First ships cross Hormuz after Iran-US ceasefire

First ships cross Hormuz after Iran-US ceasefire

Two commercial vessels have become the first to transit the Strait of Hormuz following Iran’s agreement to reopen the route as part of a two-week ceasefire with the United States, according to maritime tracking service MarineTraffic.

Data cited by AFP from MarineTraffic showed that the Liberia-flagged Daytona Beach passed through the strait at 06:59 UTC after departing Bandar Abbas at 05:28 UTC. It was followed by the Greek-owned bulk carrier NJ Earth, which crossed at 08:44 UTC

Atiku, Obi, others lead #OccupyINEC protest

Atiku, Obi, others lead #OccupyINEC protest

Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja on Wednesday, condemning decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which they say undermine democracy and the party’s internal leadership.

The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC, attracted prominent political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal and Dino Melaye, who gathered at Maitama Roundabout alongside hundreds of supporters, including members of the Kwankwasiyya movement.

Atiku, Obi, others lead #OccupyINEC protest

Atiku, Obi, others lead #OccupyINEC protest

Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja on Wednesday, condemning decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which they say undermine democracy and the party’s internal leadership.

The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC, attracted prominent political figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal and Dino Melaye, who gathered at Maitama Roundabout alongside hundreds of supporters, including members of the Kwankwasiyya movement.

Akeddei residents anticipate power relief as solar grid nears completion

Akeddei residents anticipate power relief as solar grid nears completion

Residents of Akeddei community in Bayelsa State have expressed excitement as the “All On” solar hybrid mini-grid project nears completion.

The project, funded by a $532,828 grant from impact investing firm All On and implemented by renewable energy company Darway Coast Limited, is expected to improve livelihoods, boost economic activity and enhance essential services in the riverine community.

Akeddei residents anticipate power relief as solar grid nears completion

Akeddei residents anticipate power relief as solar grid nears completion

Residents of Akeddei community in Bayelsa State have expressed excitement as the “All On” solar hybrid mini-grid project nears completion.

The project, funded by a $532,828 grant from impact investing firm All On and implemented by renewable energy company Darway Coast Limited, is expected to improve livelihoods, boost economic activity and enhance essential services in the riverine community.

EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri

EFCC arrests one for Naira mutilation in Maiduguri

The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, April 7, 2025, arrested one Fatima Muhammed for an alleged Naira mutilation.

The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on TikTok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose using a N500 note.

Police raid ‘church’ hideout, arrest seven suspects

Police raid ‘church’ hideout, arrest seven suspects

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a church, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms and other items in a targeted, intelligence-led operation.

The raid, carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, 8 April 2026, followed credible intelligence that suspected criminals were operating from a compound posing as a place of worship. Police operatives moved in at about 6:00 am to execute the operation.

Over 80 Benefit from APWEN Medical Outreach in Bayelsa

Over 80 benefit from APWEN medical outreach in Bayelsa

No fewer than 80 residents of the Swali community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have benefited from a medical outreach organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).

The outreach, tagged “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”, was held on Monday to mark the Easter season and commemorate World Health Day, in line with APWEN’s commitment to community development.