A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement action seeking N3.7 billion in damages against the Nigerian Navy, describing the suit as lacking in merit and an abuse of court process. The action, filed by a retired naval officer, Vice Admiral Dada Labinjo (Rtd.), in suit No. FHC/L/CS/1860/2025, also joined…
A retired Nigerian policeman has sparked concern after publicly threatening to join the terrorist group Boko Haram over grievances related to his pension, highlighting growing frustrations among former security personnel over welfare conditions. In a statement that has drawn widespread attention, the ex-officer warned of drastic action if his situation is not addressed. “If nothing…
By Sir Abayomi Apata Let me put a caveat at the outset. Firstly, I was Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s coursemate at OAU almost four decades ago. In addition, he made me the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicon Insurance Ltd a couple of years ago. However, I do not intend to relinquish or surrender…
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos has raised concerns that rising cases of organ failure and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria may be linked to the consumption of foods processed with locally fabricated grinding machines. The Director-General of FIIRO, Dr Jummai Adamu Tutuwa, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists, citing…
A gospel artiste, Matthew Ogundele, and three members of his crew have been found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. The crew members were identified as Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and a blogger, Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as JoesTv. The victims were invited to minister on Tuesday,…
Oil marketers have revealed that they are getting their petrol supplies from Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical, insisting that nobody is importing the product for now. They stated that the supply chain has been stable, with the oil marketers now buying their products from Dangote Refinery. However, some marketers argue that petrol importation is still going on…
Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has accused the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) of issuing licences for the importation of petroleum products from Russia. Dangote spoke on the health of the downstream sector and a range of other industry issues during a media parley at his refinery…
By Kelvin Obambon The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its soldiers who was killed in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Saturday, November 16, 2025, after being attacked by a “mentally unstable individual.” The Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army released a statement on Tuesday to address a viral video and…
