NEWS UPDATE
HOUSE OF REPS DIREECTORY , SITTING OF GAS FILLING STATION
The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed regulatory authorities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to enforce strict compliance with guidelines governing the siting of gas filling stations and outlets nationwide, following concerns over recurring explosions.
The House expressed concern over the location of gas facilities within residential and commercial areas, in violation of existing regulations that prescribe designated zones for such operations.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance on the recent gas explosion in Apapa, sponsored by Hon. Adesola Samuel Adedayo (APC, Lagos).
Adedayo informed lawmakers that the explosion occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, along Adeleye Street in Apapa Federal Constituency, Lagos State, leaving five persons with severe injuries.He expressed concern about the recurring incidence of gas explosions in such high density, low-income residential areas and the huge losses of lives and properties.
FED GOVT BANS USE OF “DR” BY HONORARY DEGREE HOLDERS
The Federal Government has banned recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” prefix before their names in official, academic, or professional settings, declaring such usage a misrepresentation of academic qualifications.
It also warned that anyone found to be using honorary degrees as earned academic titles will henceforth be treated as engaging in academic fraud, with legal and reputational consequences attached.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while briefing State House correspondents on two Federal Executive Council (FEC) approvals not previously announced at the April 30 cabinet meeting.
the policy aims to curb the rising abuse of honorary titles, which he said have increasingly been used for political patronage and financial inducement, rather than academic recognition.
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PLATEAU AFTER GUNMEN FRESH ATTACK
Nding Susut community in Fan District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State after gunmen stormed the area Tuesday night, killing five people, including an entire family.The attack occurred at about 9 pm, leaving residents shaken and renewing concerns over recurring violence in parts of Plateau State.
Some members of the community, including Weng Christopher, who confirmed the killings, said the assailants “stormed the area and opened fire on unsuspecting victims.”Christopher said, “Five members of the same family were killed on the spot, while another resident of the community was also killed during the attack.”
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the incident and condemned the killings in an official statement released on Wednesday.The command said the assailants “opened fire on residents who were seated in front of their houses, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives, four females and one 9-year-old boy.
Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, “strongly condemns this senseless act of violence and extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
NIGERIANS TO REPORT OFFICERS ON DUTY WITHOUT NAME TAG SAYS NPF
The Nigeria Police Force has urged citizens to report any officer found on duty without a visible name tag.This comes after the Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, ordered strict compliance with Section 50(4) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which makes it mandatory for all personnel to wear name tags while on duty.
The Force Complaint Response Unit reinforced the directive in an official communication on its X handle on Wednesday, calling on members of the public to promptly report violations.
Citizens are advised to report any personnel in breach of this regulation. We say #notoimpunity #policeisyourfriend @CspIniedu,” the statement read.
This latest directive forms part of wider reforms by the current police leadership to improve discipline and foster better police-community relations across the country.
The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed regulatory authorities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to enforce strict compliance with guidelines governing the siting of gas filling stations and outlets nationwide, following concerns over recurring explosions.
The House expressed concern over the location of gas facilities within residential and commercial areas, in violation of existing regulations that prescribe designated zones for such operations.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance on the recent gas explosion in Apapa, sponsored by Hon. Adesola Samuel Adedayo (APC, Lagos).
Adedayo informed lawmakers that the explosion occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, May 5, 2026, along Adeleye Street in Apapa Federal Constituency, Lagos State, leaving five persons with severe injuries.He expressed concern about the recurring incidence of gas explosions in such high density, low-income residential areas and the huge losses of lives and properties.
FED GOVT BANS USE OF “DR” BY HONORARY DEGREE HOLDERS
The Federal Government has banned recipients of honorary degrees from using the “Dr” prefix before their names in official, academic, or professional settings, declaring such usage a misrepresentation of academic qualifications.
It also warned that anyone found to be using honorary degrees as earned academic titles will henceforth be treated as engaging in academic fraud, with legal and reputational consequences attached.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while briefing State House correspondents on two Federal Executive Council (FEC) approvals not previously announced at the April 30 cabinet meeting.
the policy aims to curb the rising abuse of honorary titles, which he said have increasingly been used for political patronage and financial inducement, rather than academic recognition.
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PLATEAU AFTER GUNMEN FRESH ATTACK
Nding Susut community in Fan District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State after gunmen stormed the area Tuesday night, killing five people, including an entire family.The attack occurred at about 9 pm, leaving residents shaken and renewing concerns over recurring violence in parts of Plateau State.
Some members of the community, including Weng Christopher, who confirmed the killings, said the assailants “stormed the area and opened fire on unsuspecting victims.”Christopher said, “Five members of the same family were killed on the spot, while another resident of the community was also killed during the attack.”
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the incident and condemned the killings in an official statement released on Wednesday.The command said the assailants “opened fire on residents who were seated in front of their houses, resulting in the tragic loss of five lives, four females and one 9-year-old boy.
Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, “strongly condemns this senseless act of violence and extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
NIGERIANS TO REPORT OFFICERS ON DUTY WITHOUT NAME TAG SAYS NPF
The Nigeria Police Force has urged citizens to report any officer found on duty without a visible name tag.This comes after the Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, ordered strict compliance with Section 50(4) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which makes it mandatory for all personnel to wear name tags while on duty.
The Force Complaint Response Unit reinforced the directive in an official communication on its X handle on Wednesday, calling on members of the public to promptly report violations.
Citizens are advised to report any personnel in breach of this regulation. We say #notoimpunity #policeisyourfriend @CspIniedu,” the statement read.
This latest directive forms part of wider reforms by the current police leadership to improve discipline and foster better police-community relations across the country.