Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to hear a motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking urgent transfer from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital, Abuja, for medical treatment. The judge, sitting as a vacation judge, stated during Monday’s proceedings that his judicial fiat to sit during the court’s annual vacation expired the same day, rendering him without jurisdiction to hear the motion. Justice Liman consequently ordered the case file to be returned to the court registry…

The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has struck out a suit challenging the conduct of the August 30 local government elections in the state and the roles played by President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation, and others in the process. The suit was filed by Williams Abayomi Stanley, a Port Harcourt-based lawyer, who contested the legality of the President’s appointment of a Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the subsequent nomination of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) chairman and members who oversaw the election. In his ruling, Justice Stephen Jumbo held that the court…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned hearing in a suit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark, due to failure by the plaintiff to properly serve court documents on the defendants. Justice Emeka Nwite, who is presiding over the matter, fixed September 30, 2025, as the new date for hearing after discovering that the required proof of service was not in the court’s file. During proceedings, counsel to the plaintiff, Michael Agber, claimed that all court processes and previous orders had been served on the five defendants. However, the court…

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to rise above tribal, religious, and political differences to foster love and unity for the development of the country. Obi made this appeal on Sunday during a visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Speaking during the visit, Obi congratulated the former Oyo State governor on his emergence as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing his appointment as a significant opportunity for impactful leadership. “I’m here to pay my sincere respect to royalty, to the Olubadan-designate…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike after two days, giving the Federal Government a two-week grace period to meet its demands. The association said it would reconvene on September 26 during its Annual General Meeting to decide on the next line of action, depending on the government’s response. NARD President, Dr Tope Osundara, confirmed the suspension on Sunday, stating that the decision was made to give the government time to address key welfare issues affecting resident doctors. He said the move also aimed to show goodwill to Nigerians facing difficult economic conditions. According…

There is growing apprehension among Nigerians and stakeholders in the oil and gas sector as Dangote Refinery officially begins nationwide fuel distribution today, Monday, 15th September 2025, using its newly imported fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks. Over the weekend, hundreds of these trucks were already sighted departing the refinery’s location along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State, sparking concerns over road safety, market dominance, and regulatory oversight. The $20 billion refinery, which has positioned itself as a game-changer in Nigeria’s energy landscape, revealed it has committed N720 billion to import 4,000 CNG trucks, with around 1,000 already delivered…

Beyond Jonathan, Obi, and Makinde, Other Southern Politicians Begin Strategic Moves Abuja — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that several politicians are quietly positioning themselves for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election — extending beyond the widely speculated names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. This was disclosed by the party’s Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, during an interview with Vanguard on Sunday in Abuja. According to Osuoha, while public speculation continues to centre around the trio of Jonathan, Obi, and Makinde,…

Arsenal delivered a commanding performance to secure a 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, reinforcing their title credentials and climbing to the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute through Martín Zubimendi, who fired a stunning volley from distance to give Mikel Arteta’s side a deserved lead. Moments after the second half began, Arsenal doubled their advantage as Viktor Gyökeres calmly slotted home from a perfectly weighted pass by Eberechi Eze in the 46th minute. Zubimendi completed his brace in the 79th minute, heading in Arsenal’s third goal to seal a…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Adamu Aliyu, wanted over an alleged N73.6 million fraud involving a fake Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) contract. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an application by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which is investigating the lawmaker’s alleged role in a fraudulent contract scheme. Aliyu, who represents Jos North State Constituency, was accused by businessman Mohammed Jidda of collecting N73.6 million as an upfront payment to facilitate an N850 million TETFund contract at the University of…

Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has revealed why she scaled down her original plan of cooking 250 bags of rice to 200 bags in her latest bid to set a new world record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. The event, held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, attracted a large crowd of food lovers, celebrities, and dignitaries, including Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, dancer Kaffy, and Ogun State First Lady Bamidele Abiodun. The atmosphere resembled a carnival with music, dancing, and jubilant celebrations. Speaking to reporters, Baci explained that the decision to reduce…