The Federal High Court in Uyo has dismissed preliminary objections filed by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in a suit brought by the Akwa Ibom Oil Producing Development Network (AKPICON), which seeks N140 billion in compensation and environmental remediation for decades of hydrocarbon pollution. AKPICON, advocating for environmental justice and protection of human rights, filed

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Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House on Thursday in a courtesy call. Tinubu, a longtime friend of over 22 years, congratulated Soludo on his decisive victory in the Anambra governorship election, where he garnered 73% of votes. The meeting continued behind closed doors, with details undisclosed.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all decision-making bodies following a military takeover on 26 November 2025, three days after the country’s contentious elections. The suspension, announced after an emergency virtual session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC), will remain until full constitutional order is restored. ECOWAS

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The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has warned that the surge in terrorist attacks on schools is pushing the country’s education system toward collapse. Since the 2014 Chibok abduction, there have been 92 school invasions, 2,500 learners abducted, over 180 children killed, 90 injured, and more than 90 still missing, with the latest attack at

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally invited former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning. Malami confirmed the summons on his Facebook page, stating he intends to honour the invitation as a law-abiding citizen. He reaffirmed his commitment to honesty, integrity, and accountability in public service. As

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Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, a prominent sports stakeholder, has urged the Nigerian government to appoint technocrats to lead the sports sector, arguing that political appointments have hindered progress. Speaking at the maiden Big Sports Dialogue 0.1 in Ikoyi, Lagos, Atoyebi highlighted the lack of professional expertise and poor infrastructure as key challenges facing Nigerian sports. She

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced enforcement actions on 1,095 property titles in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts due to non-payment of ground rent, Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) bills, penalty/violation fees, and land use conversion fees. The FCTA issued multiple public notices between May and November 2025, warning property owners to settle

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The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised concerns that Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda is failing to consider women, girls, and communities impacted by climate change. During a press briefing, CITAD’s Project Lead, Fatima Babakura, highlighted that national digital policies lack gender and climate justice perspectives, leaving vulnerable groups with limited access to

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Governor Agbu Kefas has declared a state of emergency on infrastructural development and human services to tackle growing challenges that threaten public health, safety, and welfare. To implement this, the government has set up a 24-month Emergency Implementation Committee (EIC), chaired by Danladi Baido Tijos, with members drawn from key ministries and state agencies including

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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency, arguing that the federal government has “missed the point” in tackling insecurity. Baba-Ahmed stated that focusing on massive recruitment of security personnel—including 20,000 new police officers—does not address the root causes of insecurity, which he identified as corruption and

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