Mubanga, Author at Zedvirals

Shell challenges court’s jurisdiction in Bayelsa divestment, pollution suit

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa in a suit contesting Shell UK PLC’s divestment from its onshore and shallow-water oil and gas assets.

The plaintiffs allege that the divestment did not comply with the guidelines stipulated in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

The suit was filed by the traditional ruler of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, King Bubaraiye Dakolo. He is also seeking redress and environmental remediation over what he described as 40 years of cumulative pollution in his domain.

Mubanga
Jan 29, 2026

Shell challenges court’s jurisdiction in Bayelsa divestment, pollution suit

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has challenged the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa in a suit contesting Shell UK PLC’s divestment from its onshore and shallow-water oil and gas assets.

The plaintiffs allege that the divestment did not comply with the guidelines stipulated in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

The suit was filed by the traditional ruler of Ekpetiama Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, King Bubaraiye Dakolo. He is also seeking redress and environmental remediation over what he described as 40 years of cumulative pollution in his domain.

Mubanga
Jan 29, 2026

Police track down stolen vehicle, arrest suspected car snatcher

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a major operational success with the arrest of a suspected armed robber and car snatcher, as well as the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Uyo.

The incident happened on January 20, 2026, around 11:30 pm., when operatives of the command, during a routine night patrol along the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium area in Uyo, responded swiftly to a distress call from a Bolt driver, whose name was withheld.

The driver reported that his Toyota Corolla had been forcefully taken from him at gunpoint.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who spoke on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Baba Mohammed Azare, said that upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered that the suspects had already fled with the vehicle.

Mubanga
Jan 29, 2026

Police recover firearms, intensify manhunt for suspected cultists

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the recovery of firearms and other dangerous weapons following actionable intelligence in Uyo.

On 27 January 2026, at about 3:30 p.m., operatives of the Command, acting on credible information, received reports that suspected members of the Vikings Confraternity were holding a meeting at Ikot Okubo, near a transformer along Abak Road, Uyo.

Upon swift deployment to the location, police operatives stormed the area. The suspects fled on sighting the police, abandoning several dangerous weapons at the scene.

Mubanga
Jan 28, 2026

DHQ names 16 officers for court-martial over alleged plot

Naijapunchnews reports that Falana said the latest disclosure contradicts the military’s earlier position and amounts to misleading the Nigerian public.

The senior advocate spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, following the military’s announcement on Monday that some of its personnel would face a military judicial panel over alleged coup-related activities.

In October 2025, the Defence Headquarters announced the arrest of 16 officers for alleged violations of service regulations but denied reports of a coup plot, insisting that the cancellation of the 2025 Independence Day parade was unrelated to any such allegations.

Mubanga
Jan 27, 2026

Tinubu regains footing after brief slip at Ankara state reception

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly missed a step and stumbled on Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey, during an official state reception.

The incident occurred as the Nigerian leader walked alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, while joining the guard of honour. It momentarily drew attention but did not disrupt the programme, which continued as scheduled.

Mubanga
Jan 27, 2026

Tinubu regains footing after brief slip at Ankara state reception

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly missed a step and stumbled on Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey, during an official state reception.

The incident occurred as the Nigerian leader walked alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, while joining the guard of honour. It momentarily drew attention but did not disrupt the programme, which continued as scheduled.

Mubanga
Jan 27, 2026

Police nab 38-year-old for illegal firearm possession, threats

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Blessing Ime Abel, of Ikot Akpa Ntuen Village in Ukanafun Local Government Area, for alleged unlawful possession of a firearm, threat to life, and possession of suspected illicit substances.

The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a male resident, identified as Emekpo, who reported a case of threatening violence.

Acting swiftly on the report, police operatives were deployed to the area and apprehended the suspect. A search conducted during the arrest led to the recovery of one locally made pistol, one live cartridge, and substances suspected to be illicit drugs.

Mubanga
Jan 27, 2026

Empathy key to curbing graft, says ex-Edo AG

Former Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Henry Idahagbon, has said empathy among leaders is the surest way to curb graft in public offices.

Idahagbon, now the Federal Commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, stated this in an interview on Sunday.

He said every Nigerian is entitled to a good life, adding that governance becomes easier when leaders genuinely care about the people.

Mubanga
Jan 26, 2026

Empathy key to curbing graft, says ex-Edo AG

Former Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Henry Idahagbon, has said empathy among leaders is the surest way to curb graft in public offices.

Idahagbon, now the Federal Commissioner representing Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Federal Civil Service Commission, stated this in an interview on Sunday.

He said every Nigerian is entitled to a good life, adding that governance becomes easier when leaders genuinely care about the people.

Mubanga
Jan 26, 2026

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