Year: 2025
Court Adjourns Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s Procurement Fraud Trial to June 3
An Abuja High Court has adjourned the ongoing procurement fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to June 3, 2025. Justice Hamza Muazu, presiding over the case, also rejected additional evidence presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), citing violations of Emefiele’s right to a fair trial. The…
Court Reverses Order Nullifying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
A Federal High Court in Abuja has vacated its earlier order nullifying the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, presiding over the case, set aside the March 4 order on Wednesday after hearing arguments from both the plaintiff’s and defendants’ counsels. The decision marks a significant development in the legal…
Senate Approves Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State, Sets Up Mediation Committee
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its powers under Section 305(2) of the 1999 Constitution. The decision, reached during a plenary session, also mandates President Tinubu to review or terminate the state of emergency within six months. Additionally, the Senate resolved to invoke…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Temporarily Suspends Sales of Petroleum Products in Naira
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of petroleum product sales in Naira, citing the need to align its sales proceeds with its crude oil purchase obligations, which are denominated in U.S. dollars. The decision, communicated in a statement released on March 19, 2025, aims to address a mismatch between Naira sales and dollar-denominated…
Oyo State Drops Criminal Charges Against Ooni’s Ex-Wife Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat, and School Principal Over Ibadan Stampede
The Oyo State Government has officially withdrawn criminal charges against Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of the Islamic High School in Bashorun, Ibadan, in connection with the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least 35 children during a…
Fuel Truck Explosion on Karu Bridge in Abuja Leaves Many Feared Dead
A devastating explosion caused by a fuel-laden truck on Karu Bridge in Abuja has left an unspecified number of people dead and several vehicles engulfed in flames. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has sent shockwaves through the city, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of chaos and tragedy. According to reports gathered, the explosion resulted…
Bill Mandating Facebook, Bloggers, Others to Have Offices in Nigeria Passes Second Reading in Senate
A bill seeking to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, and requiring social media platforms and bloggers to establish physical offices in Nigeria has passed its second reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), the bill aims to regulate digital platforms operating in the country, promote accountability, and address challenges…
Nigerian Bar Association Urges National Assembly to Reject Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers State
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an unconstitutional overreach that threatens Nigeria’s democratic principles. In a statement released on Tuesday, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, called on the National Assembly to reject the president’s decision, warning that…
Court Rejects NNPC’s Bid to Strike Out Dangote’s N100 Billion Suit Over Fuel Import Licenses
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) request to strike out a N100 billion lawsuit filed by Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and seven other companies. The suit challenges the issuance of fuel import licenses to NNPC and…
Suspected Armed Herdsmen Attack Another Benue Community, Injure Several Residents
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have launched another attack on Tse Jam town in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, injuring several residents, mainly local farmers. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, seeking refuge in neighboring areas. The armed herders reportedly invaded the community, located…