By Patrick Idowu

The Plateau State Government has sealed a major deal with the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology to establish a Compressed Natural Gas conversion centre and a Liquefied Natural Gas mega station in Jos.

Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Jatau Gyang Davou, disclosed this while presenting his ministry’s scorecard.

He said a temporary site has already been identified and will undergo renovations to kick-start operations soon.

In a related move, Davou announced plans for a training and learning centre in Jos under the supervision of the institute.

The centre is expected to commence academic activities in September 2025 and will offer various transport-related programmes including short courses, diplomas, postgraduate diplomas and master’s degrees in logistics and transportation.

To support the conversion centre, Greenville Limited has given approval for the project, which will serve Plateau and surrounding northeastern states.

The state has allocated five hectares of land for the development, pending issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy.

Davou also revealed that the state is developing a comprehensive multi-modal transport policy and master plan, supported by NITT Zaria, to position Plateau as a regional hub for mobility, trade and infrastructure-driven growth.

By Samuel Adeola

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a thorough investigation into the tragic killing of 14-year-old Kehinde Alade, a West African Examinations Council candidate who was reportedly shot during a clash in Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, the officer responsible for the shooting has been arrested and is currently in custody.

The incident reportedly occurred during a heated altercation between personnel of the Oyo State Police Command and the state’s traffic agency, OYTMA.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the police condemned the killing and assured the public that the probe would be comprehensive, transparent, and concluded with justice served.

“The Inspector General expressed deep sorrow over the loss of young Kehinde and has pledged that the findings of the investigation will be made public,” the statement said.

The force also urged Nigerians to remain calm, law-abiding, and trust the process as efforts to bring accountability and justice are underway.

By Samuel Adeola

Amid rising security threats in the North East, the Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State to counter fresh waves of Boko Haram attacks.

This resolution was adopted during Wednesday’s plenary following a motion by Senator Aminu Abbas representing Adamawa Central.

The motion, co-sponsored by lawmakers from the region, highlighted the growing insecurity and its devastating impact on local residents.

Senator Abbas painted a grim picture of the situation, saying entire communities have been displaced, economic activities halted, and public infrastructure destroyed.

“The unfortunate activities of the group have crippled farming and trading in the area and disrupted life across the zone,” he said.

Lawmakers also urged the National Emergency Management Agency to dispatch relief materials to affected communities without delay.

However, the call for a military base sparked debate.

Senator Seriake Dickson from Bayelsa West cautioned against the Senate appearing to encroach on presidential powers as Commander in Chief, urging instead that the federal government be advised to take necessary action.

In response, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni of Lagos Central defended the motion, citing Section 27 of the Constitution, which empowers the National Assembly to make such recommendations.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio weighed in, lamenting Nigeria’s porous borders which, according to him, allow insurgents-many of whom are non-Nigerians-to regroup and launch repeated attacks on communities.

He called for heightened vigilance and improved security strategies in border regions to prevent further bloodshed.