A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, has postponed the hearing of a motion filed by former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. The motion, which seeks to amend the originating process in her legal dispute with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), will now be […]
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. These warrants stem from alleged war crimes committed during the Gaza war. The court believes that Netanyahu and Gallant may be criminally responsible for […]
On November 21, 2024, Simon Ekpa, the leader of the proscribed militant group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was arrested in Finland on charges of inciting terrorist activities. Ekpa, a Finnish citizen originally from Nigeria, was detained following an investigation by Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation. The District Court of […]
NNPCL Challenges Dangote Refinery’s Lawsuit Over Petroleum Supply Rights The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has countered a legal suit initiated by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, seeking exclusive rights to supply petroleum products across the country. NNPCL, represented by its legal team led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, […]
Texas Offers Land to Trump Administration for Border Deportation Facilities Texas is taking proactive steps to support President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. This week, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced its offer of over 1,400 acres of land along the Rio Grande to […]
Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu to Present 2025 Appropriation Bill Today Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly today, November 21, 2024. This budget, themed the “Budget of Sustainability,” is expected to exceed several trillion Naira, surpassing […]
House Committee Warns Polytechnics Over Disregard for National Assembly Invitation The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and Other Higher Technical Education has issued a stern warning to five federal polytechnics that failed to honor its invitation to present their budget performance reports. Honourable Fuad Laguda, Chairman of the Committee, […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sounded an urgent warning to Nigerians regarding the alarming availability of substandard and unregistered sugar products in the market. These products, largely smuggled from Brazil, include brands such as Grupo Moreno, Terous, USI S. Joao, Alvean, and Arapora Bionergia. According to […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially begun exporting refined petroleum products to neighboring West African countries, marking a significant milestone in its operations. This move not only highlights the refinery’s readiness to expand its market influence but also signals a potential transformation in regional fuel dynamics. Reports based on data […]
On a solemn Wednesday, Pope Francis marked the 1,000th day since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, describing it as a “shameful disaster for humanity.” Speaking at his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the pope addressed a crowd that included Olena Zelenska, the First Lady of Ukraine, and first ladies […]