The escalating war in the Middle East is already sending shockwaves across Europe, pushing up energy prices and exposing NATO allies to security threats, Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday. The president of the European Commission warned that the growing conflict is producing immediate spillover effects across the region and beyond. Oil prices surged…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 10 people, including two healthcare workers, have died from complications linked to Lassa fever in Benue State, health authorities have confirmed. The state Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Peter Ogwuche, disclosed this during a press briefing in Makurdi, where he outlined ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak. According to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Defence counsel, Joseph Daudu, SAN, argued that granting Bello permission to travel abroad without lifting the red notice was contradictory, describing it as “giving with one hand and taking away with the other.” He made the submission after Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, lead prosecution counsel, noted that their application to vacate the previous…
By Ayomide Otitoju For many Nigerians, the dream of owning a home has remained elusive due to rising property prices, persistent inflation, and high commercial lending rates. However, a new mortgage initiative by FirstBank of Nigeria Limited aims to make homeownership more attainable. In partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate Investment Fund…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said it remains fully exposed to international commodity markets, including crude oil prices, freight charges, insurance, and financing costs, despite Nigeria’s crude-for-naira policy aimed at supporting local refineries. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Managing Director and CEO David Bird explained that while the policy allows…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has described the Court of Appeal judgment on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention in Ibadan as a “wake-up call” and an opportunity for party members to introspect and resolve internal conflicts. Speaking at his residence in Abuja on Monday after…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal filed by Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo State, challenging a November 24, 2025, ruling by the Federal High Court in Akure that questioned his eligibility to contest the state’s next governorship election. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel held that the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lawyers representing former Nasir El‑Rufai, governor of Kaduna State, have accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of spreading unverified allegations linking their client to multi-billion-naira properties in Egypt, describing the claims as politically motivated. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, El-Rufai’s counsel, Ubong Esop Akpan,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the party’s planned national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, scheduled for November 15 and 16. In a unanimous…
