Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, 17 March 2025, arrested Kelly Okungbowa, also known as Ebo Stone, for alleged naira abuse.

Okungbowa, who was until recently the coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) — now suspended by the state government — was arrested following a viral video in which he was seen spraying and mutilating the naira at a bar on 9 March 2025.

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said he would be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.

Speaking during a summit in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji revealed that the project, tagged “Landmark Green Hydrogen”, will see the initial phase kickstart in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State at the cost of €5.9 billion.

Other dignitaries in attendance include, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff, federal lawmakers, representatives of the international maritime organisation amongst others.

The need to actively engage on key solutions to reduce shipping decarbonisation to net zero by 2050 in line with the international maritime organisation’s agenda formed the crux of the summit. (The Guardian)