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A power outage at the Yenagoa Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday stalled proceedings in a suit challenging Shell’s divestment from its onshore assets and seeking redress over decades of environmental pollution in Bayelsa State.
When the matter came up for hearing, the presiding judge, Justice Ayo Emmanuel, informed parties present that proceedings could not continue because the courtroom was too hot.
The Senate has raised serious concerns over what it described as the “intensifying and intolerable persecution” of Nigerians in South Africa and Ghana, warning that continued attacks could strain diplomatic relations and threaten African unity.
This followed a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, who presented a disturbing account of widespread violence, harassment and systematic targeting of Nigerians residing in both countries.
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has called on the Federal Government to revoke the operating licences of South African-owned companies in Nigeria, including MTN and DStv, following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.
Oshiomhole made the call on Tuesday during plenary as lawmakers in the National Assembly debated the safety of Nigerians abroad and the country’s response to the recurring attacks.
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has announced plans to introduce its On-Street Parking Scheme in selected local government areas, including Ikeja, before the end of 2026.
The disclosure was made on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by LASPA’s General Manager, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, to the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, according to a statement issued by the agency’s Head of Public Affairs, Dunkwu Divine.
The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has called for the urgent prioritisation of workers’ welfare in Nigeria, warning that rising living costs, poor wages and worsening economic conditions are pushing workers deeper into hardship.
In a statement marking this year’s International Workers’ Day, FOSAD joined millions of Nigerians and the global community in celebrating workers’ contributions to national development, while expressing grave concern over the deteriorating conditions facing workers across all sectors.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has praised workers across the state for their dedication and contributions to the successful implementation of his administration’s ARISE Agenda.
Speaking during the May Day celebration, Eno, who was represented by his deputy, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi said the achievements recorded by his government were made possible through the commitment, resilience and cooperation of the state’s workforce.
Dr Tonye Timi, Executive Director of Corporate Services at the South/South Development Commission, has urged stakeholders in the Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency to set aside personal loyalty and prioritise performance, accountability and inclusiveness when electing representatives in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in an interview on Thursday, Timi said representation in a democracy is not merely a political privilege but a serious responsibility that must be measured by legislative effectiveness, responsiveness and tangible development.
Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) says it is deploying digital technology to strengthen its campaign against piracy and protect intellectual property rights in Nigeria.
The Director-General of the commission, John Asien, disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday during an event marking the 2026 World Intellectual Property Day.
Senator Ekong Sampson’s call on the floor of the Senate for the immediate and safe release of abducted passengers on the Calabar–Oron waterways has recorded a breakthrough, following the successful rescue of all 14 victims.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), secured the release of the 14 passengers kidnapped by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
The Executive Director and Founder of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, Mr David Anyaele, has cautioned Nigerians against prejudice toward individuals with disabilities, underscoring that anyone can acquire a disability at any moment.
Anyaele observed that disabilities can stem from mishaps, violent assaults, structural collapses, conflagrations, and other unforeseen occurrences. He exhorted the public to embrace integration and treat individuals with disabilities with respect and dignity, accentuating that no one is immune to life-altering events.