Breaking: Oba AbdulQuadri, Alaporu of Ilaporu joins his ancestors

A revered and esteemed monarch in Ijebu-North local government FG area of Ogun State, the Alaporu of Ilaporu, Oba Jimoh Adebamiro Quadri has joined his ancestors.

Row Radio, Japara can authoritatively report that the monarch, who was a strong supporter of community initiatives, passed this Saturday morning.

The monarch played a significant role in fostering development and maintaining cultural heritage of Ijebu-Igbo.

Row Radio has, however, commiserated with with Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba Adebajo, Ojuromi VI, the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo who is the acting Chairman of Ijebu Traditional Council and Chairman of Ijebu North Traditional Council, as well as the Abijaparako of Japara, Oba Aderemi Ogunye with whom he had a strong tie.

The Alaporu who was the father of Prince Taofeeq AbdulQuadri, would be sorely missed for the so many lives he touched and the peace and development he brought to the region, Ogun State and Nigeria.

Palace sources said the final home rites would be communicated soon.

More details on Row Radio…

Environmental Officials Visit Ogun School Over Suspected Chemical Leak

The Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, alongside the general manager of the State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Kehinde Bello, on Tuesday visited Our Lady of Apostle Primary School in Ijebu-Ode following a suspected chemical leak in the area.

Last week Wednesday, a strange chemical smell was perceived in the school premises, shortly after the assembly session making it difficult for many students and staff to breathe.

This resulted to the admission of 30 students and two teachers at the State General Hospital, Ijebu Ode.

Reacting to the incident, Governor Dapo Abiodun ordered the immediate closure and full investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Tuesday’s visit was part of the state government response to assess the situation and ensure the safety of students, staff, and residents within the affected environment.

During the inspection, Kehinde Bello also visited a neighbouring school, Sacred Heart Catholic College, to evaluate the impact of the incident and reassure the school authorities of the government’s swift intervention.

Plateau Relaxes Curfew in Jos North

The Plateau Government has further relaxed the curfew it earlier imposed on Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

Mrs Joyce Ramnap, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.

The state government had imposed a 48-hour curfew on Jos North LGA, following the attack by gunmen on the Angwan Rukuba community of the area.

The government later relaxed the curfew, allowing movement between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Ramnap said that following the improved security situation in the locality, the state government has further reviewed the curfew.

Effective Wednesday, April 8, 2026, curfew has relaxed in Jos North, and movement will be between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.

Dangote Refinery Increases Fuel Price, Assures of Seamless Supply Nationwide

Dangote Refinery has increased its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit amid soaring global crude oil prices and the threats by the United States President, Donald Trump to heighten war with Iran.

The refinery raised its petrol price to N1,275 per liter up from N1,200.

This means that the $20 billion refinery increased its gantry fuel price by slightly N75 or 5 percent.

The development comes after nearly a week of stable domestic fuel prices despite crude oil price volatility.

Nigeria Ready to Lead Africa in AI Revolution, Says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria is prepared to lead Africa in the Artificial Intelligence revolution, asserting that the country is positioning itself as a producer of innovation and knowledge rather than a consumer of imported technologies.

Shettima, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President in the Vice President’s Office, Ibrahim Hassan, spoke at the launch and national flag-off of the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod at the University of Lagos on Tuesday.

The UniPod, created as part of a partnership between the Federal Government, participating state governments, the United Nations Development Programme and Nigerian universities, provides a digital hub for young innovators, students, researchers and industry partners to work together to build AI solutions designed for Nigerian realities.

Speaking, Shettima said Nigeria was on track to assume a leadership role on the continent by building strong digital foundations and innovation systems capable of transforming ideas into measurable economic output.

Gateway Airport: Air Peace will launch London flights this summer, says Onyema

The Airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, disclosed this during an interview with journalists after inspecting the airport’s facilities alongside Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.

The visit followed the official commissioning of the airport by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to Onyema, Air Peace will operate flights connecting the airport to both London Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport, marking a significant milestone for Ogun State’s aviation sector.

Abiodun, in his remark, announced plans to further expand the airport’s ecosystem with the construction of an international conference and convention centre, alongside a 550-room five-star hotel.

He said the development would position the state as a hub for global business and tourism.

The governor, therefore, expressed confidence that the Gateway International Airport could soon become Nigeria’s third busiest aviation hub, after Lagos and Abuja.

NIGERIA NAMED TOP FOOD WASTER IN AFRICA

The European Union, along with the Federal Government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, has called for urgent action to end food waste and promote sustainable consumption and production.

This was disclosed in a statement by the EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS on Monday.

They noted that when food is wasted, the water, energy, and labour that went into producing it are also wasted, while accelerating climate change and undermining global efforts to build a zero-waste circular future.

Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Ambassador, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, while Speaking in Abuja, during the commemoration of this year’s International Zero Waste Day, with the theme “Food waste reduction – minimisation and valorisation,” disclosed that Nigeria wastes roughly 38 million tonnes of food every year, more than any other country on the African continent.

The Nigerian government has initiated efforts to tackle food waste, including developing a Circular Economy Roadmap and establishing an Interministerial Circular Economy Committee. Vergos shared three key lessons from the EU’s experience: investing in rural infrastructure, promoting value-added products, and incorporating zero-waste education into school curricula.

Tinubu visits Ogun, commissions airport, airline, other infrastructure projects

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, visited Ogun State, to commission and inspect a sweeping array of landmark projects, an indication of its bold stride toward infrastructural transformation, economic expansion and improved service delivery.

At the forefront of the visit is the commissioning of the Gateway International Airport, Iperu—an ambitious project designed to position Ogun State as a major aviation and logistics hub in Nigeria.

President Tinubu also commissioned two newly acquired aircraft under Gateway Air, marking the official takeoff of the state’s aviation initiative in partnership with ValueJet.

Further underscoring the airport’s economic potential, the President will witness a cargo operations showcase facilitated by SAHCOL, signaling readiness for full-scale logistics and freight activities.

In addition, a number of strategic assets will be commissioned at the airport, including 1,000 electric bikes under the state’s EV mobility initiative, 80 security vehicles to strengthen safety architecture, and a fleet of agricultural tractors aimed at boosting food production and supporting farmers.

Beyond the airport, the President will commission the Ilishan–Iperu Airport Road, a vital link connecting the new aviation hub to surrounding communities and enhancing accessibility.