Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Nigeria Calls For Fairer Global Order At BRICS Meeting. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to fostering a fairer and more inclusive global order. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuggar emphasized the need for reforms that reflect contemporary realities and empower the Global South. Tuggar expressed gratitude to the Brazilian government for its hospitality and to the BRICS bloc for conferring upon Nigeria the status of Partner Country. This designation demonstrates the bloc’s dedication to promoting inclusive multilateralism. The Minister highlighted BRICS’ potential as…

Defendant In Super TV CEO Murder Trial Alleges Coercion By Police, Says Statement Were False And Made Under Duress. Chidinma Ojukwu, a former University of Lagos student accused of killing Super TV Chief Executive Officer Usifo Ataga, has testified in her defence before a Lagos State High Court. Ojukwu claimed that statements she made during police interrogation were false and obtained under duress. Ojukwu, who is standing trial alongside Adedapo Quadri and her sister Chioma Egbuchu, told the court that she was forced to narrate a story dictated by the Investigating Police Officer (IPO), Bamidele. She alleged that she…

NNPCL Sacks Refinery Managing Directors In Major Restructuring. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has removed the managing directors of its three major refineries, Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, as part of a broad restructuring initiative. Several senior executives, including Bala Wunti, former Chief of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), were also affected. The move is aimed at revamping operations and improving efficiency within the company. Although NNPCL spokesperson Olufemi Soneye did not provide an official comment, sources confirmed the changes. The restructuring includes the early…

Two Nigerian Soldiers Sentenced By Court Martial. A General Court Martial (GCM) at the 82 Division, Nigerian Army Headquarters in Enugu, has handed down significant sentences to two soldiers. Private Adamu Mohammed has been sentenced to death by hanging for murder, while Private Abubakar Yusuf has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for robbery. The GCM, presided over by Brigadier General Sadisu Buhari, delivered its judgement after a thorough trial of the two soldiers. Mohammed was convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Miss Hauwa Ali, an offence under Section 106 (a) of the Armed Forces Act. In a separate…

UK And US Conduct Joint Operation Against Houthi Militia In Yemen. The British military has confirmed that it carried out a joint operation with US forces against the Houthi militia in Yemen, marking the first such operation since President Trump re-entered the White House. The operation, conducted overnight, aimed to degrade Houthi capabilities and prevent further attacks on UK and international shipping. Typhoon jets using precision-guided bombs took part in the mission, targeting a cluster of buildings used by the Houthis to manufacture drones that have been used to attack ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.…

Agbakoba Demands Retraction Of Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Akpabio By Senator Natasha. Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and lawyer to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has written a second letter to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding a retraction of her sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio. Agbakoba described the allegations as “clearly false and unsubstantiated”. The letter follows Akpoti-Uduaghan’s failure to clarify significant contradictions in her claims, as demanded in Agbakoba’s first letter dated April 14, 2025. Instead of clarifying the contradictions, Akpoti-Uduaghan deleted her social media post, which Agbakoba finds concerning. Agbakoba’s…

Lawmakers And Telcos Disagree On Role Of Technology In Curbing Kidnapping And Phone Crimes. Federal lawmakers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and telecoms operators have expressed differing opinions on the role of technology in helping Nigeria stem the rising tide of kidnapping and other related phone crimes. The debate took place at a telecoms forum in Lagos, where lawmakers and industry stakeholders gathered to discuss the challenges and potential solutions. Lawmaker Ben Etanabene, representing Delta State, expressed frustration at the increasing cases of kidnapping in the country, accusing telcos of not doing enough in terms of information sharing with…

Five Convicted And Sentenced To Death For Armed Robbery And Murder In Ekiti. Justice Olalekan Olatawura of the Ekiti High Court has convicted and sentenced five individuals to death by hanging for armed robbery and murder. The convicts, Ojo Tope, Damilola Christopher, Joshua Adegoke, Aderopo Temitope, and Oyedele Oluwatobi, were also sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for conspiracy. According to the charge sheet, the offences were committed on August 18, 2021, at Agogo Street, Ilupeju Avenue, Odo-Ado, Ado-Ekiti. The convicts robbed three individuals of money, laptop computers, mobile phones, and other valuables, and tragically killed a night guard, Joseph…

Oyo Government Urges Calm Amid Boundary Dispute With Osun. The Oyo State Government has issued a statement urging calm and restraint amid the ongoing boundary dispute with Osun State. Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, called on agitators to sheathe their swords and allow the two state governments to continue mature discussions on resolving the land dispute. Oyelade emphasised that the protracted dispute is not intractable and that traditional institutions should not hinder the peaceful resolution process. He noted that Governors Seyi Makinde and Ademola Adeleke are cooperating fully with the National Boundary Commission through their representatives. The government…

CAC Gives Businesses Six-Week Ultimatum To Comply With Registration Requirements. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a circular giving all businesses operating in Nigeria a six-week ultimatum to comply with the registration requirements of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020. The Commission warns that after the deadline, it will take necessary action against erring offenders who fail to comply. According to the CAC, operating without proper registration or using a name or acronym different from the registered identity is a criminal offence under Section 863 of CAMA. The Commission also notes that Section 729 of the…

Farm Worker Remanded For Alleged Murder Of Employer’s Husband In Ondo. An Ondo State Magistrate Court sitting in Akure has ordered the remand of John Odah, a farm worker, in prison for allegedly killing his employer’s husband with a machete. The incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at Agbajo farm in Ilu-Abo, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. According to the prosecution, Odah had offered the deceased Indian hemp, which was rejected, leading to a fierce argument and confrontation. In the ensuing altercation, Odah allegedly used the machete to strike the deceased, inflicting fatal wounds on his…

Lagos Taskforce Accused Of Fatal Incident Involving Death Of Construction Company Driver. A tragic incident has unfolded in Lagos, where a driver with Buildwell Construction Company, Olasunkanmi Bello, was allegedly killed by operatives of the Lagos State government taskforce during an attempted vehicle seizure. Two other drivers, Joshua Elemah Sunday and Franklin Alonge, sustained injuries during the confrontation, which occurred on Tuesday morning near the Costain Roundabout. According to eyewitnesses, the taskforce operatives arrived in a small white bus accompanied by individuals armed with sticks, believed to be hired thugs. The situation escalated as they attempted to impound one…