The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in a fundamental human rights suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering a fresh hearing before a different judge. In a unanimous ruling delivered on March 17, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that the lower court proceedings violated the appellant’s constitutional right to a fair hearing. The panel, comprising Justices Onyekachi Otisi, Abimbola Obaseki-Adejumo, and Sybil Gbagi, nullified the entire proceedings and judgment earlier delivered on July 30, 2024. The appeal, marked CA/K/240/2024, was filed by…
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a speedboat transporting an estimated 1,500 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in the Abonnema creeks of Akuku Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State. The operation, carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence, led to the discovery of 25 sacks containing the suspected illicit product. However, the occupants of the boat fled into the creeks upon sighting the troops, and no arrests were made at the scene. The recovered items were subsequently handled in line with established operational procedures. In a related development, a suspect earlier arrested…
Showmax has announced specific shutdown dates for its streaming service. Subscribers have been informed that March 31, 2026, will be the last day to renew subscriptions or redeem vouchers. New subscriptions and renewals will be terminated on April 1, 2026. The streaming platform sent an email to subscribers today, detailing the timeline for its closure following MultiChoice’s decision to shut down the loss-making service after years of financial struggles. Existing subscribers can continue watching until their subscription ends, or until the end of April 2026, whichever comes first. The company will soon provide details on how users can continue enjoying…
Iran has launched fresh missile strikes targeting Israel’s western Dead Sea area in southern Israel, authorities said on Saturday. In the past few hours, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the latest wave of missile and drone attacks on Israel and regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, after Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ruled out any possibility of a ceasefire. Fresh interceptions were reported over Saudi Arabia and US bases in Iraq. Multiple explosions were heard in Tel Aviv, confirming interceptions and possible impacts on Israeli territory, while air-raid sirens sounded continuously in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Israeli officials stated…
The US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States is nearing the conclusion of its military objectives against Iran, hinting at a potential scaling back of operations while calling on international partners to shoulder the burden of policing the Strait of Hormuz. In a series of posts gathered from Truth Social on Friday, the former president detailed what he characterised as significant military breakthroughs. He claimed that the US is “very close” to fulfilling its goals and is now considering winding down its efforts against what he described as Iran’s “terrorist regime.” According to Trump, American forces have…
The Federal Government has stepped up high-level discussions on a proposed $20 billion transcontinental gas pipeline aimed at transporting Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources to European markets. The strategic project, which dominated engagements in London, is expected to boost energy security while unlocking long-term economic value for Nigeria. A statement issued on Friday by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, described the initiative as a transformative gas corridor. According to the minister, the pipeline is designed to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas annually from Nigeria’s southern reserves through Chad and Libya, before extending subsea to…
The Federal Government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of alleged sexual assault linked to a local festival in Ozoro community, Delta State. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, gave the directive in a statement signed by the ministry’s Head, Press and Public Relations, Ahmed Danbazau on Friday in Abuja. This came after a video went viral on social media on Thursday alleging incidences of sexual assaults during the Alue-Do-Festival, regarded as “Festival of Fertility” in Ozoro Kingdom. Sulaiman-Ibrahim expressed deep concern over reports that women were subjected to sexual assault and harassment during…
The Dangote Refinery has increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, by ₦70 per litre. The new price has been adjusted from ₦1,175 to ₦1,245 per litre, with the change set to take effect from 12:00 a.m. on March 21, 2026. According to the refinery, the revised rate will apply to all outstanding and unloaded volumes. In a notice sent to marketers on Friday night, the Refinery said customers with pending orders are expected to comply with the new pricing structure. In addition to the pump price adjustment, the refinery also raised its coastal supply…
The International Energy Agency has advised that fewer air travels may be necessary to reduce the demand for jet fuel as global oil shortage worsens. The IEA, in a Friday statement, suggested up to 10 options global citizens and policymakers can adopt to weather the impact of the oil crisis. This comes as the Middle East conflict intensifies over the United States and Israel’s war against Iran. The IEA noted that the war in the Middle East is creating a major energy crisis, including the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market. “In the absence of a swift resolution, the…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will operate three train trips on the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) corridor on Monday, March 23. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos by the NRC Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu. He said the additional trips were in response to high passenger turnout during the Eid-el-Fitr travel period. “The extra trips are aimed at easing passenger movement and providing more travel options for commuters returning after the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. “Under the schedule, departures from Lagos (Mobolaji Johnson Station, Ebute Metta) will be at 7:45 a.m., 1:40 p.m.,…