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Former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared itself an opposition against the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Dalung, a chieftain of the ADC made this statement in an interview on Friday on Trust TV’s Daily Politics.

He said, “The worst of all, when we had INEC now declaring itself as the main opposition against the ADC, that was when we have the highest number of people joining the party.

“INEC is the opposition party in Nigeria, because INEC is the only institution that has failed to act within the confines of law.

“It behaves with impunity and recklessness, because up to now, as I sit as a lawyer, I still cannot find expression of where INEC derive the power it exercises and without remorse. It is still acting as if it has the moral high grounds to do that.

“There was a court verdict against a ruling confirming suspension of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s Samuel Anyanwu from the party. But today, INEC refused to obey that court order.”

2027: INEC has declared itself opposition against ADC – Buhari’s ex-minister

Former Arsenal player Perry Groves has advised Mikel Arteta to keep Viktor Gyokeres on the sidelines in their next games.

He asserted that Kai Havertz should continue as the club’s leading striker for the upcoming matches.

In an interview with Metro, Groves stated that Gyokeres’ goal-scoring record should not guarantee him a starting position, as Havertz demonstrates superior synergy with his teammates during matches.

He pointed out that the game against Manchester City illustrated the contrast between the two forwards, saying:

“I’m a supporter of Gyokeres. I’ve defended Gyokeres throughout the season because I appreciate his attitude and playing style. He has still managed to score 18 goals,” he said.

He added, “He is adapting to our system, and we are becoming accustomed to him, but what I appreciated about the match against Man City was not only our aggressive pressing but also our ability to play long balls more swiftly.

“David Raya played a quick long ball to Havertz on the touchline, diagonally, allowing Havertz to either hold the ball up or flick it on. He likely provides a bit more control, as he is more adept at holding the ball, which means Gyokeres may need to bide his time.”

Havertz found the net in the match against Manchester City after applying pressure on Gigi Donnarumma and capitalizing on a mistake by the goalkeeper.

EPL: Perry Groves names player Mikel Arteta must drop from Arsenal lineup

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has been confirmed dead, DAILY POST reports.

Eneramo slumped and died while training in Kaduna on Friday morning.

Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful, according to SCORENigeria.

The 40-year-old was capped 10 times by Nigeria, and scored three goals.

Eneramo played for Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Lobi Stars, before moving abroad to join Tunisian giants, Espérance Sportive de Tunis.

He spent majority of his career in Turkey playing for clubs like Sivasspor, Beşiktaş, Karabükspor, Istanbul Başakşehir, and 2
Manisaspor.

Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo dies in training

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing fines on motorists over third-party motor vehicle insurance without a court order.

The ruling followed a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/291/2025 filed by activist-lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the FRSC.

Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Hauwa Yilwa held that while both the police and the FRSC have the power to enforce compliance with third-party motor insurance, they lack the legal authority to impose fines on alleged offenders.

The suit was initiated through an originating summons, brought pursuant to Section 17 of the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, 1950, Sections 68(3) and (4) of the Insurance Act, 2003, as well as provisions of the Federal Road Safety Commission (Establishment) Act, 2007.

Adeyanju had asked the court to determine whether the police could enforce third-party insurance, impose fines without judicial backing, and whether such enforcement during routine stop-and-search operations violated constitutional rights.

He also sought a declaration on whether the power to enforce third-party motor insurance lies exclusively with the FRSC.

In addition to the declaratory relief, the applicant requested orders of perpetual injunction restraining the police from enforcing third-party insurance and from imposing fines without judicial backing.

He further urged the court to hold the Attorney-General of the Federation accountable for providing legal guidance on the scope of police powers under the relevant statutes.

However, in its judgment, the court drew a distinction between enforcement and sanctioning powers.

Counsel to the applicant, Marvin Omorogbe, said the court upheld the authority of both the police and the FRSC to ensure compliance with motor vehicle insurance laws but firmly ruled against the imposition of fines by either agency.

According to him, the court held that “the police and the road safety may enforce” compliance but “outrightly lack the powers to impose fines on third parties or vehicle owners” in the course of such enforcement.

“The court went further to restrain the IGP, the Police Force and all their officers, including the FRSC, from imposing fines on motor vehicle users or Nigerian citizens,” Omorogbe said.

Reacting to the judgment, Adeyanju expressed satisfaction, noting that the central objective of the suit had been achieved.

“The sole reason why we came to court is that we wanted the court to make a positive declaration that the police and the road safety do not have the right to impose fines on any Nigerian over motor vehicle insurance. And we have succeeded,” he said.
He argued that the ruling would curb what he described as a pattern of extortion by enforcement agencies and restore confidence among motorists.

Adeyanju added that although the court declined to grant all the reliefs sought—particularly the request to strip the police entirely of enforcement powers—it nonetheless made a significant pronouncement on the limits of those powers.

He also urged Nigerians to take advantage of the judgment to assert their rights and seek legal remedies where necessary.

On the other hand, counsel to the defendants, Victor Okoye, said the judgment was only partly favourable to the police and signalled plans to challenge it at the Court of Appeal.

Okoye disclosed that the defence had raised a preliminary objection questioning the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the suit, arguing that the originating summons was incompetent and unsuitable for resolving contentious issues.

He relied on appellate authorities to stress that jurisdiction is fundamental to adjudication and must be determined before any substantive issues.

Despite this, he noted, the court proceeded to deliver judgment.

“We envisage that we will likely challenge the proceedings at the Court of Appeal to determine if the court ought to have determined a case where the originating summons is incompetent,” he said.

Okoye further argued that the suit was improperly constituted, as the Inspector-General of Police was named as a party instead of the Nigeria Police Force as a corporate entity.

He also maintained that several issues raised by the applicant were contentious and should not have been initiated by an originating summons, which is typically reserved for non-contentious matters involving the interpretation of law.

Nevertheless, he acknowledged that the judgment affirmed the concurrent powers of the police and the FRSC to stop, search and verify compliance with third-party insurance requirements.

Court Bars Police, FRSC From Imposing Third-Party Insurance Fines is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, has formally declared his intention to seek re-election to the Senate in the 2027 general elections.

Katung also threw his weight behind President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, endorsing their anticipated bids for a second term.

The lawmaker made the declaration during a meeting with the Local Government Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from his senatorial district, held in Abuja.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Midat Joseph, on Friday, Katung said his decision to re-contest was driven by the need to complete ongoing projects across Southern Kaduna.

“I am seeking a second term to consolidate on the gains we have made, complete ongoing initiatives, and continue to provide quality representation to our people,” the senator said.

Katung further linked his ambition to the broader policy direction of the Federal and Kaduna State governments, noting that the “Renewed Hope” agenda of the Tinubu administration and the development blueprint of the Uba Sani government required experienced legislators to drive implementation at the grassroots.

He urged party stakeholders to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 polls, stressing the importance of maintaining political alignment within the ruling party.

“The task before us requires unity, commitment, and strategic mobilisation. Southern Kaduna must remain firmly aligned with the APC to safeguard and expand the developmental strides already recorded,” he added.

The senator also assured party officials of his commitment to inclusive governance, unity, and sustained development across the eight local government areas that make up the Kaduna South Senatorial District.

Katung, who is serving his first term in the Senate, has been actively involved in legislative and constituency projects aimed at improving infrastructure and social services in the zone.

Kaduna Senator Declares Second Term Bid is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Veteran producer and music executive ID Cabasa has urged Christian creatives not to shy away from pursuing a career in the secular music industry because of claims that it is “ungodly”.

The Coded Tunes boss debunked the claim as “a lie” aimed at dissuading Christians from the music industry.

He said contrary to the misconception, the devil doesn’t own the secular music industry.

On his X handle, he wrote, “If you are a Christian creatives within the secular space please pay attention! There’s an agenda to dissuade you from taking that space with a lie that the devil own that space! The devil owns Sin and carnality ‘Yes.’ But the earth is the Lord and the fullness thereof.”

Cabasa urged Christian creatives to embrace the secular music industry, stressing that “there’s evil in the world but there’s shortage of light which is why evil prevail”.

He assured, “Their evil cannot trump your light.”

‘Devil doesn’t own secular music industry’ – ID Cabasa

The Federal Government has outlined key economic and governance reforms while engaging foreign media organisations on Nigeria’s development trajectory and global positioning.

The development was disclosed in a statement shared on April 23 2026, on the official page of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

According to the statement, the Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, spoke during an interactive session with international media in Abuja, where he addressed issues around economic reforms, transparency and global partnerships.

He said the current administration has embarked on wide-ranging reforms across critical sectors, including the economy, security, education and infrastructure.

“We are embarking on the most comprehensive set of structural reforms in decades,” Idris said.

The minister noted that recent economic data showed signs of recovery, with growth improving and fiscal adjustments such as subsidy removal and exchange rate unification aimed at strengthening government revenue.

He added that funds saved from these measures are being redirected towards infrastructure development and social services.

It was further noted that on security, Idris stated that intelligence-driven operations have contributed to improved stability in parts of the country, while ongoing legislative discussions are expected to strengthen governance at the sub-national level.

He also highlighted interventions in education and youth development, including student loan schemes and expansion of digital infrastructure.

“Accurate reporting requires holding both truths,” he said, calling on international media organisations to reflect both the country’s challenges and progress in their reports.

Also speaking, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria’s reform efforts have moved into a consolidation phase focused on delivering tangible outcomes for citizens.

“We have moved from fragility to stability, and now to consolidation,” he said.

Similarly, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Jumoke Oduwole, noted that efforts are ongoing to drive economic diversification through increased investment, trade and industrialisation.

The session, according to the statement, forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen engagement with international stakeholders and shape Nigeria’s global narrative.

Nigerian Govt highlights economic reforms, seeks fair coverage from international media

Norway announced on Friday that it plans to introduce a bill to stop social media platforms from allowing users under 16.

The country also said that tech companies will have to check the age of their users.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr, in a statement said : “We are introducing this law because we want kids to have the childhood they deserve, where they can play, grow, and be kids.

“Play, friendships, and everyday life should not be controlled by algorithms and screens.”

He described the move as a key step to protect children’s online experiences.

Some European countries, like France, Spain, and Denmark have already announced plans to set age restrictions for social media use.

Countries such as Australia and Turkey have already taken the step.

The European Commission in mid-April introduced an app that checks a person’s age, and it will be available to people in Europe soon.

“This method serves as a means to ensure the age limit is respected. I expect technology companies to make sure that the age limit is respected.

“Children shouldn’t be left responsible for avoiding platforms they aren’t allowed to use.

“That responsibility lies with the companies that offer these services. They need to put in place good age checks and follow the law right from the start.

“The government stated that the number of children who have phones or use social media has gone down because of several actions they’ve already put in place, like “national screen-time guidelines and suggestions for schools that are mobile-free,” Norwegian Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Karianne Tung, said.

Norway moves to ban social media for under-16s

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday issued an order restraining the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, from imposing fines and penalties on motorists who breached the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act.

Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa, in a judgment on Friday, barred the police and the FRSC from imposing fines on defaulting motorists without a valid court order.

The verdict was delivered in a suit filed by a lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.

Justice Yilwa before delivering her judgement dismissed a Notice of Preliminary Objection brought by the police to “arrest the judgment”.

When the matter was mentioned, counsel to the police, Mr Andrew Victor, brought a motion to challenge the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

He argued that jurisdiction is vital to any case and can be brought at any time before judgment, adding that the police was not served with the court process.

However, Justice Yilwa, in a bench ruling disagreed, maintaining that evidence of service is contained in the court’s record.

“Having listened to submissions of all counsel, this court notes that the originating summons was served on all respondents,” she said, adding that her record shows the suit was served on the police on April 3, May 21, November 14, 17, January 28, and April 21.

While also listing the dates that the 2nd and 3rd respondents filed their respective replies, she said, “1st respondent (police) is very much aware of the suit but refused to respond, this is viewed as an attempt to arrest this judgment and this court will not allow it.

“The motion of preliminary objection as well as the party seeking to be joined are hereby refused. Consequently I shall proceed to deliver judgment.”

The trial judge in her judgment held that the police and FRSC, who are 1st and 3rd respondents in the suit, although empowered to enforce the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act, however lack the powers to impose fines and penalties on any motorists in breach of the Act, without a court order.

BREAKING: Third Party Motor Insurance: Court bars Police, FRSC from imposing fines on motorists

Africans from Liberia, Ghana, Cameroon and Gabon returning home after spending over a week in Calabar for a religious festival have said the cost of living in Nigeria is far lower compared to what obtains in their respective countries.

The visitors were in Calabar alongside other foreign nationals for weeklong spiritual activities organised by the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.

Beyond participating in the spiritual activities during their stay in Calabar, many of them also visited local markets, malls and social spots where they bought goods for personal use and commercial purposes.

A Ghanaian visitor, Jacklyn Asare, said Nigerians often underestimate the economic advantage they enjoy despite complaints about the high cost of living.

“I now understand why many Nigerians keep complaining about their government and the economy. Perhaps it is because of the country’s huge population, which contributes to the pressure on living costs,” she said.

“But honestly, things are far cheaper in Nigeria than in my country and even in many other West African countries.

“I regularly travel to Lagos, Onitsha and Aba to buy goods, and sometimes I place orders from Ghana in smaller quantities.”

She explained that after reselling the products in Ghana, the profit margin is usually significant, noting that one Ghanaian cedi currently exchanges for over N82, which boosts returns for traders.

According to her, many Nigerian traders who export goods to Ghana have become wealthy because Nigerian products are cheaper and highly marketable across West Africa.

She added that the national minimum wage earned by many Nigerians would barely buy a single major household item in Ghana.

Asare also noted that petrol in Ghana currently sells for over GH¢15.77 per litre, which is equivalent to about N1,900 per litre when converted to naira.

A Liberian visitor, Samuel Ator, supported her position, saying he visits Nigeria at least once a year and often buys goods through his daughters who live in Calabar and Lagos.

“Nigerian goods are everywhere in West Africa because they are affordable and of good quality. Sometimes my daughters help me buy and send items to Liberia,” he said.

A Cameroonian clergyman, Oru Denis, who visits Calabar at least once every two months, said he often comes with affordable devices to sell in Nigeria and returns with Nigerian goods for resale in Mamfe, Cameroon.

“After converting CFA to naira, I can buy more goods here at cheaper rates. The profits are often worthwhile,” he said.

Similarly, Orji Igwe, who lives in Gabon, said he used his visit to Calabar to purchase food items such as afang and editan vegetables, as well as other made-in-Nigeria products for sale back home.

He said the business remains profitable depending on the quantity of goods he is able to transport.

Visiting Africans say cost of living in Nigeria lower than in their countries