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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority on Wednesday said that the illegal refinery recently discovered at Ogere Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was operating on over three hectares of land, with an underground storage tank estimated to have a capacity of more than 90,000 litres.The State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Dr Atilola Akinyemi, disclosed this on Wednesday during a joint inspection of the facility by officials of the authori...

The Ogun State Government and the Federal Government have commenced a joint investigation into recurring methane gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode and neighbouring communities following four reported incidents that have raised concerns among residents.PUNCH Metro learnt on Wednesday that a team of experts from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, alongside development partners, was conducting the investigation to establish the source of the emissions and recommend...

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority and founder of the EDA Empowerment Foundation, Dr Deji Ashiru, has distributed cash grants and food palliatives to more than 2,000 vulnerable members of the community as part of efforts to combat poverty, promote economic inclusion and improve the living conditions of disadvantaged Nigerians.The initiative, held at Adeola Odutola Hall, Ijebu-Ode, on Tuesday, targeted women, youths, wido...

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Ebenezer Akintunde Akinyemi, has dragged the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and other government officials before the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, challenging his suspension from office over alleged involvement in partisan politics.Akinyemi was suspended by the Ogun State Government about two weeks ago over allegations of engaging in partisan political activities, an action that reportedly...

The Ogun State Government has intensified collaboration with the Federal Government to investigate and address recurring methane emission incidents in Ijebu-Ode and neighbouring communities, assuring residents that concrete measures are being taken to establish the source of the emissions and prevent future occurrences.The intervention follows four reported incidents of gas emissions in Ijebu-Ode and its environs, which have generated persistent unpleasant odour and raised c...

The National Human Rights Commission in Bauchi State says it handled 9,969 cases between January and October 2026.The NHRC State Coordinator, Mrs Yachit Dala, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Bauchi.Dala said the commission resolved 3,305 cases, while 6,664 remained pending.She said the cases involved gender-based violence (GBV), rape, sexual and domestic violence, mistreatment, abandonment of ...

Nigeria and France are strengthening cooperation in the oil and gas sector, with industry stakeholders calling for increased investment, technology transfer, local content development and improved infrastructure to unlock Nigeria’s energy potential.The call was made during an energy roundtable organised as part of the 2026 French Week by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a statement issued on Tuesday stated.Participants from the en...

Troops of the 12 Composite Brigade of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition during a follow-up operation in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.In a statement released late Tuesday night, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Composite Brigade, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, said, “the operation, conducted on November 3, 2026, followed an earlier raid on a suspecte...

Residents of five estates in Shimawa, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, have accused real estate firm, Adron Homes and Property Limited, of attempting to impose service charges, failing to provide land title documents and harassing property owners.The residents, comprising landlords in the City of David, Cape Town, Golf, Treasure Park and Gardens Phase 1, and Downtown estates, made the allegations at a press briefing held at Cape Town Estate, Shimawa, on Monday....

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has uncovered an illegal oil refinery allegedly operated by Chinese nationals in the Ogere area of Ogun State.The commission said the facility was discovered on Saturday, October 31, 2026, by operatives of its Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 following intelligence and surveillance on the activities of illegal sludge oil refiners.The EFCC disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Head of Media and Publicity...