Author: Mujeedat
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja delivered a significant ruling on 18 March 2026, affirming the voluntariness of extra-judicial statements made by Ali Bello, nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, and co-defendant Dauda Sulaiman during their Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) money laundering prosecution. The duo faces a 16-count amended charge alleging misappropriation and laundering of ₦10,270,556,800. The trial-within-trial determined admissibility of eight contested statements, which defendants claimed were obtained under duress and threats. Omotosho dismissed the objection, finding clear evidence that defendants’ counsel was present throughout. The lawyer endorsed…
Ethiopian Airlines will restart direct passenger service between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Atlanta (ATL) on May 21, 2026, restoring a key Africa-US link paused since February 2026. The route enhances connectivity for business travelers, African diaspora, and tourists via Ethiopian’s extensive African network and southeast US onward flights. Group CEO Mesfin Tasew highlighted Atlanta’s vibrant market: “This route serves growing demand from business travelers, diaspora members, and tourists accessing Africa conveniently.” As Africa’s largest network carrier, Ethiopian strengthens its transatlantic presence, with Atlanta, a major US economic/cultural hub hosting a large African community, gaining seamless Bole connections. Tickets…
The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) has deployed 2,250 officers and men to ensure adequate security and protection of critical national assets and infrastructure during the celebrate Eid-el-fitr in the state. This follows the Federal Government’s announcement of Thursday, 19th and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays for all Muslim faithful in the country. The Command’s spokesperson, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin in a statement on Wednesday said the proactive deployments is to foil suspicious attacks often perpetrated by criminal elements who usually carry out dastardly acts to subvert the good efforts…
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) has raised alarm over what it described as increasing cases of theft at quay aprons within seaports in Lagos, warning that the trend poses a threat to safety and port operations. The union expressed concern following a recent security breach aboard a vessel, MV ZY JU HE, at Eko Support Services in the early hours of Sunday. According to information made available to the union, the incident occurred at about 04:00 hrs, when unidentified persons reportedly boarded the vessel and removed five tins of paint from the aft store, along with a mobile…
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s initiative to deploy the National Single Window (NSW), a strategic digital platform designed to streamline and strengthen Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. The National Single Window initiative, scheduled to commence operations on the 27th March, 2026, will integrate multiple government agencies involved in trade regulation into a unified electronic platform. The system will allow traders to submit required documentation through a single portal for processing by relevant authorities, thereby reducing duplication, improving transparency, and enhancing efficiency across Nigeria’s trade ecosystem. As the national standards body responsible for…
The federal lawmaker representing Etsako Federal Constituency at the National Assembly Hon. Anamero Dekeri has appointed former Senior Special Assistant to Governor Godwin Obaseki and immediate past Chief Press Secretary of Etsako East, Mr. Benjamin Atu, to manage the media and publicity unit in his office. The appointment is expected to elicit feedback from the grassroots on developmental strides in their communities and to identify other areas needing urgent legislative intervention. Hon. Sunday Anamero Dekeri confirmed the appointment, which he said takes effect immediately at the National Assembly. Benjamin Atu a veteran broadcaster, boasts a rich and robust media and…
The General Counsel of Moniepoint, Okechukwu Eke, has been named to the GC Powerlist Nigeria 2026 by Legal 500, marking his second appearance on the prestigious list after first being recognised in the inaugural 2024 edition. The GC Powerlist Nigeria recognises influential and innovative in-house counsel driving significant change within the country’s leading companies. Now in its third year, the 2026 edition highlights legal professionals navigating complex regulatory environments, advancing technological transformation and shaping the commercial direction of their organisations. Each year, Legal 500 invites law firm partners and in-house counsels to nominate in-house lawyers who have been instrumental in…
A political support group, Transporters for Tinubu 2027, has visited the leadership of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) at its headquarters in Lagos as part of efforts to seek collaboration ahead of the 2027 political season. The delegation was received by the President-General of the union, Comrade Bunu, at the union’s secretariat located at 119, Osho Drive, Olodi-Apapa. According to the group, the visit was aimed at promoting structured collaboration between government, transport operators and private parastatals, while also encouraging grassroots participation in government reforms focused on improving national mobility, economic growth and sectoral development. The group said…
The Delta State Government has warned contractors handling ongoing road projects in Ndokwa West Local Government Area to speed up work and maintain quality standards or risk contract revocation. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, issued the warning while inspecting several road projects in the area. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Member representing Ndokwa West State Constituency, Hon. Charles Emetulu; the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon; the Director of Rural Roads, Engr. Solomon Akpotowho; and the Technical Assistant to the Governor, Engr. Bob Nakpodia, inspected several ongoing road…
The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 13 containers and other contraband items containing expired pharmaceutical products, controlled drugs, food items and security gear worth ₦6,381,237,988 at Apapa Port. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing at the APM Terminals, Apapa, Lagos on Tuesday. According to him, the seizures were the result of intensified intelligence-driven enforcement, the deployment of scanning technology and targeted physical examination. The items seized include expired pharmaceutical products such as Mixagrip Cold Caplets, Ladinax tablets, Chloroquine injections and Diclofenac tablets; large consignments of Hyegra 200 and…