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The Supreme Court on Monday dealt a significant setback to Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited, and oil magnates Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi and Nnenna Obiejesi, ordering all parties to return to the Court of Appeal for resolution of a critical procedural issue. In a ruling delivered by a five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Inyang Okoro, the justices directed the Court of Appeal to first determine the controversy surrounding legal representation in the matter before reporting back to the Supreme Court on 26 January 2026. Other justices on the panel were Justice Haruna Jauro, Justice Helen Ogunwumiju Sankey,…

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration, and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the sale and use of unregistered SMA infant formula products, amid a global recall of Nestle infant formula products that has affected 60 countries worldwide. In a public alert issued on its website and signed by its management, NAFDAC said that although Nigeria is not affected by the recall, any SMA infant formula sold without approved NAFDAC registration numbers is illegal in the Nigerian market. The agency said the only SMA infant formula products duly registered in Nigeria are SMA Gold 1 with NAFDAC registration number B1-2783, SMA…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion while the bridge’s Closed Circuit Television Camera, CCTV,  Centre cost about N2.5 billion. Umahi made this known on Monday in Lagos while addressing journalists, stressing that the scope of work covered total rehabilitation of 14km by 14 metres width by two carriageways. “It also includes rebuilding and repainting of some concrete works and replacing expansion joints and putting solar lights.” He said the establishment of the CCTV centre, was part of the Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation contract. “The total…

Nigerian professionals in the diaspora have warned that the renewed impeachment moves against the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his Deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, is a political project that threatens democratic order in the oil-rich state. In an e-statement issued on Monday, the Nigerian Diaspora Professionals for Democratic Stability, NDPDS, said the impeachment moves by the Rivers House of Assembly reflect an abuse of legislative power rooted in a prolonged political struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The statement, signed by Dr Chukwudi Nnamani, president of the group, and Mr Adewale Ogunsiwaju, its secretary, noted that the…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 12 people died in a serious road accident at Gada Biyu, along the Yangoji–Abuja corridor, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. According to Segun Ogungbemide, the FRSC’s Public Education Officer, the crash occurred at about 11:45 am and involved four vehicles: a commercial coal trailer, a commercial bus, and two cars. Initial investigations suggest that the accident was caused by speeding and reckless driving. “Our preliminary findings show that the truck driver was going faster than the legal speed limit for this road, lost control, and crashed into parked vehicles, triggering this…

Wikki Tourists have bolstered their squad with the signing of three new players ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The new arrivals are Abubakar Aliu, Obed Ponkap and Ibrahim Shuaibu. Aliu and Ponkap joined the Bauchi Elephants from Nasarawa United and Barau FC respectively. Shuaibu moved to Wikki Tourists from reigning NPFL champions Remo Stars. Wikki Tourists stated that the new signings demonstrate the club’s commitment to competitiveness and ambition as the season progresses. DAILY POST recalls that Wikki Tourists recently sacked four players following the conclusion of the second stanza. Abdullahi…

The Jigawa State Government has commenced the distribution of maternity kits to pregnant women in a bid to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates across the state. Speaking during the distribution of the maternity kits on Monday at Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area, the First Lady of Jigawa State, Hadiza Namadi, said Governor Umar Namadi approved the distribution to provide essential healthcare support to pregnant women. “The kits will help pregnant women protect themselves from infections during childbirth and postpartum care,” she said, adding that “the kits also will go a long way in ensuring the health and well-being of…

The Adamawa State Police Command has enforced a ban on power bike and vehicle racing as it warned motorists, commercial drivers, and motorcycle riders to exercise caution on roads across the state. The command stated that reckless driving, speeding, dangerous overtaking, and illegal racing involving power bikes and vehicles are the major causes of these accidents. In a Sunday statement signed by Suleiman Nguroje, the state Police Public Relations Officer, the command said the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, strongly cautioned road users to adhere strictly to traffic rules. “The Adamawa State Police Command has observed with serious concern the…

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has issued an apology to Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior following an incident during their Spanish Super Cup semi-final last week. According to BBC Sport on Monday, Simeone reportedly made comments from the touchline aimed at the 25-year-old Brazilian, suggesting that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez might be considering offloading him. The Atletico boss also appeared to exchange words with Vinicius after the forward was substituted in the 81st minute of the 2-1 semi-final defeat. “I would like to apologise to Mr Florentino and Mr Vinicius for the incident they witnessed. It was wrong of…

Nollywood filmmaker and actor, Funke Akindele, has further cemented her place in African cinema history as her latest release, Behind The Scenes, crossed the ₦2 billion mark at the box office, becoming the first Nollywood film to achieve the milestone. The record-breaking performance was disclosed on Monday in a post on X by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, which confirmed that the title has now grossed ₦2,103,039,706 in ticket sales. Announcing the feat, the distributor said the film had “officially broken and shattered records,” noting that it is the first Nollywood production in Africa to cross the ₦2 billion box…