Global oil prices fell below $80 per barrel on Tuesday following renewed optimism over the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, declined by 4.0 per cent to $79.87 per barrel, falling below the $80 mark for the first time since early March before recovering slightly. Meanwhile, the U.S. benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), dropped 4.7 […]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to judicial independence and institutional reforms as he commissioned the newly completed 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges' Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja. Represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the President described the housing estate as a strategic investment in the rule of law and democratic governance. He said the project is one of […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday hosted a European Union delegation led by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at his private residence in Ibadan. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Oyo State and the European Union in the areas of agricultural development, education and the fight against gender-based violence. Also present at the meeting were the Head of Human Development Section of the […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents that the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in the state will be rescued safely, saying his administration is doing everything possible to secure their release. The governor gave the assurance while addressing social media influencer VeryDarkMan and other protesters at the Oyo State Government House. Makinde said he was deeply troubled by the abduction, noting that the victims, including nursery and primary school […]
President Bola Tinubu has urged Justices of the Court of Appeal to remain fair, impartial and steadfast in the discharge of their duties, stressing the importance of delivering justice without fear or favour. The President made the call on Monday during the inauguration of the new Court of Appeal Abuja Division Building Complex in Dakibiyu, reaffirming his administration's commitment to strengthening the rule of law and the nation's judiciary. Represented […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports claiming that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was compromised by a cyberattack, describing the allegations as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday by the ministry's Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry said the NEMIS platform was never hacked, breached or subjected to any form of cyberattack. According to the ministry, the integrity, confidentiality […]
The Federal Government has commenced another phase of mass terrorism trials involving more than 600 suspected terrorists in Abuja, reaffirming its commitment to tackling terrorism and strengthening national security. The week-long proceedings, which began on Monday, are taking place simultaneously in several courtrooms of the Federal High Court. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), is leading the prosecution, while the Director-General of the Legal […]
The Oke-Aremo Development Forum in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State has urged Senator Sharafadeen Alli to focus on his new traditional responsibilities following his elevation to the position of Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, rather than pursuing his 2027 governorship ambition. In a statement jointly signed by the forum's President, Alimi Alao, and Secretary, Adebayo Kazeem, the group congratulated Alli on his promotion, describing it as a significant […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the deregistration of five political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for political parties in Nigeria. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the affected parties after finding that they failed to secure the constitutional threshold required in the last general elections. The affected political parties are the African […]
