Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a breakthrough in its sustained efforts to curb illegal arms manufacturing and the spread of firearms.

Following an earlier operation on 17 March 2026, police operatives, acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, arrested a suspect in the early hours of 18 March 2026.

Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

Police nab arms maker, seize weapons in A’Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a breakthrough in its sustained efforts to curb illegal arms manufacturing and the spread of firearms.

Following an earlier operation on 17 March 2026, police operatives, acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, arrested a suspect in the early hours of 18 March 2026.

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has affirmed the voluntariness of extra-judicial statements made by Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman in an ongoing alleged ₦10bn fraud trial.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Wednesday, following a trial-within-trial to determine whether the statements were obtained voluntarily.

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

Court admits Ali Bello statements in ₦10bn fraud trial

The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has affirmed the voluntariness of extra-judicial statements made by Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman in an ongoing alleged ₦10bn fraud trial.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Wednesday, following a trial-within-trial to determine whether the statements were obtained voluntarily.

Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

A human rights organisation, the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE), has called for the immediate release of four aides to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who were arrested by security agencies.

The group expressed concern over alleged violations of human rights and due process, lamenting the continued uncertainty surrounding the detainees’ situation.

In a statement signed by Chief Igoni Williams, the CJE said the aides had remained in custody since 25 October 2025, following a raid on the Maitama residence of the former minister.

Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

Group demands release of detained aides to Sylva

A human rights organisation, the Centre for Justice and Equity (CJE), has called for the immediate release of four aides to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, who were arrested by security agencies.

The group expressed concern over alleged violations of human rights and due process, lamenting the continued uncertainty surrounding the detainees’ situation.

In a statement signed by Chief Igoni Williams, the CJE said the aides had remained in custody since 25 October 2025, following a raid on the Maitama residence of the former minister.

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

The Federal High Court in Yenagoa on Wednesday adjourned a suit challenging Shell’s divestment from onshore assets to 6 May, following the absence of legal representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

The case centres on Shell UK PLC’s divestment of onshore and shallow-water assets previously operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC). SPDC has, however, contested the court’s jurisdiction in the matter.

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

Court adjourns Bayelsa ruler’s suit over Shell divestment dispute

The Federal High Court in Yenagoa on Wednesday adjourned a suit challenging Shell’s divestment from onshore assets to 6 May, following the absence of legal representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.

The case centres on Shell UK PLC’s divestment of onshore and shallow-water assets previously operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC). SPDC has, however, contested the court’s jurisdiction in the matter.