Judiciary Highlights for Jan. 20, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has scheduled March 25, for a ruling on the EFCC’s application for final forfeiture of 13 million dollars linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, owned by Aisha Achimugu. This follows arguments adopted on Monday by EFCCContinue Reading

Judiciary Highlights for Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

A 60-year-old man named Sanusi Ayodele was arraigned at Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday for alleged conspiracy, shop breaking, and stealing. The incident occurred on Jan. 7, at around 10:00 a.m. at Ogunpa market, where he and unidentified others reportedly broke into Mrs Omotayo Adeneye’s shop and stoleContinue Reading

FG Urges Contractors to Accelerate Work on Abuja–Lokoja Road to Meet Deadline

Construction By Angela Atabi The Federal Government has urged contractors on the Abuja-Lokoja Road projects to accelerate their work and meet deadlines. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reconstruction of the 47-kilometre Kotonkarfe-Abaji (Abuja-bound) section by Messrs Trucrete Solutions Nigeria Ltd. stands at just 10.21 per cent completion.Continue Reading

Stakeholders seek partnership in community agroforestry

Forestry By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in Agriculture have called for stronger partnerships to effectively integrate food production with biodiversity conservation through community agroforestry. This appeal was made at the Community Agroecology and Agroforestry Summit, themed “Strengthening Local Partnerships for Knowledge Sharing and Action.” in Abuja. Mrs Halima Bawa-Bwari, Director ofContinue Reading

FG, UNDP partner to strengthen democracy in W/Africa

Partnership  By Fortune Abang The Federal Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD) programme, a mechanism designed to strengthen democratic governance across West Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar signed on behalf of Nigeria, while the Resident RepresentativeContinue Reading

Delborough appoints Ibe Kachikwu, Alkali-Baba, 7 others as board members

Appointment By Diana Omueza Premier Nigerian hospitality industry, Delborough, Lagos has appointed former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba and seven others as board members. Obi of Onitsha, HRM Nnaemeka Achebe, Chairman, Board of Director of the group disclosedContinue Reading

EFCC commences investigation of suspected oil thieves in Uyo

Investigation By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commhission (EFCC) has begun investigations of two suspected oil thieves, who were arrested over alleged dealing in petroleum products without the requisite licence. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the suspectsContinue Reading

FG suspends planned 15% import

Duty By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the proposed implementation of the 15 per cent of valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel is no longer in view. The NMDPRA disclosed in a statement posted on its X handleContinue Reading