The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched an investigation into the death of Corporal A. S. Wulumba, a personnel attached to its Bauchi Command, who reportedly died while being held in a guardroom after arriving late for duty.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, Wulumba had informed his sister, Numdarai Wulumba, on May 4, 2025, that he had been detained. She said he had arrived late to his post due to health-related issues, but his explanation was allegedly disregarded by his commanding officer, who ordered his confinement.

“Under military regulations, detention for minor offences such as lateness should not exceed 24 hours. If necessary, he should have faced a court-martial—not indefinite detention. Now he’s dead,” she lamented.

Responding to the incident on Tuesday, NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame expressed sorrow over the loss.

“The NAF deeply regrets to confirm the unfortunate death of Corporal A. S. Wulumba. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, colleagues, and friends during this painful time,” he stated.

He added that a board of inquiry had been established to thoroughly investigate the circumstances leading to Wulumba’s death.

“As part of our standard protocol, an inquiry is underway to determine exactly what happened. The Nigerian Air Force remains fully committed to the welfare of its personnel and to upholding accountability and transparency,” Ejodame assured.

Crude oil prices experienced a sharp decline this week, dropping to $65 per barrel — a level not seen since 2021. This downturn follows a combination of geopolitical and market factors, including new U.S. import tariffs and an unexpected supply increase from the OPEC+ alliance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Last week, prices had seen a brief uptick after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on countries importing oil from Venezuela. However, that gain was short-lived. By Friday, Brent crude fell below $65 per barrel, a price point last recorded in August 2021.

As reported by Oilprice.com, the slump was triggered by a triple impact: the U.S. tariffs, OPEC+ accelerating the rollback of production cuts, and China’s retaliatory trade measures. The global benchmark for oil dropped by $10 per barrel due to these developments.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also took a hit, closing at $61.99 — down by $4.96 or 7.4%.

“With market backwardation showing little change from earlier in the week, it’s likely the U.S. tariffs were the primary driver of this price decline,” Oilprice.com noted. “Nonetheless, this week marks a significant downturn in global oil market history.”

In a further escalation of trade tensions, China — the world’s largest oil importer — announced plans to impose a 34% tariff on all U.S. goods starting April 10. This move has intensified fears of a global economic slowdown, pushing investors to brace for a potential recession.

In addition to the trade friction, OPEC+ contributed to market pressure by announcing it would accelerate its production increase. The group now plans to add 411,000 barrels per day to the market in May — a significant jump from the previously scheduled 135,000 bpd.

These combined actions have triggered volatility in the energy markets, with industry analysts closely watching how global supply-demand dynamics and geopolitical tensions will evolve in the coming weeks.

A serious traffic disruption occurred on Saturday along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway following a multiple-vehicle accident at the Cele Bus Stop axis. The incident involved a container-laden truck that toppled onto its side, colliding with seven other vehicles.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to an official update shared by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) via its X (formerly Twitter) account, emergency response teams were promptly deployed to the scene and are actively managing the situation.

The statement reads:
“A multiple-vehicle accident occurred at Cele along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, involving a container-laden truck and seven other vehicles. Emergency responders are already on the scene, attending to victims, while our personnel are working to manage the resulting traffic congestion.”

LASTMA further reported that the accident has led to extensive traffic delays, with the gridlock stretching back to Ijesha and spilling over into surrounding areas.

“Traffic backlog has extended to Ijesha and is currently spreading,” the agency noted.

Authorities continue to urge motorists to exercise caution and consider alternative routes while rescue and traffic management efforts are ongoing.