The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld a Federal High Court judgment barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, or imposing fines. The original ruling was delivered last year by Justice Evelyn Maha in a suit filed by human …
West African leaders have urged member states to confront rising threats to democracy and the rule of law across the sub-region, warning that the challenges could undermine regional stability. The call was made in Abuja at an event organised by the ECOWAS Parliament to mark its 25th anniversary. Sierra Leone’s President and Chairman of the …
Seventeen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, including the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening the latest round of political tensions in the state. Amaewhule announced the decision during plenary, attributing the mass defection to what he called a “clear …
The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has unveiled steps for participation in the 2025 Petroleum licensing round. The Commission formally launched the 2025 licensing round on Monday, December 1, 2025, with the official unveiling of its licensing portal. It says activities lined up for the licensing round will come in phases. In a video …
The Supreme Court has struck out a suit filed by the Osun State Government seeking to compel the Federal Government to release withheld allocations due to the state’s 30 Local Government Councils. In a split decision of six to one, the seven-member panel on Friday ruled that the suit lacked merit, holding that the Attorney …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise governance or step aside, following reports that he allegedly shared vehicles to political allies ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement, criticised what he described as disturbing claims that the Presidency distributed Hilux trucks, …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as the new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, a day after the Senate confirmed his nomination following a five-hour screening session. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 8 for the hearing of an ex parte motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho set the date after refusing to recognise the appearance of Kanu’s younger brother, …
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised the alleged distribution of luxury vehicles to state coordinators of a new political mobilisation platform linked to President Tinubu for campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi described the development as “profound insensitivity” to the hardships faced by Nigerians. The former Anambra State governor …
Dollar General (DG.N) raised its annual profit forecast after posting third-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, fueled by resilient demand at its discount stores and successful efforts to cut costs and manage inventory. Shares rose about 5% premarket, adding to a 45% gain so far this year, as the company also increased its full-year comparable …
