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The Federal High Court in Lagos has urged parties in a N98.5 billion patent infringement lawsuit to explore an amicable settlement before the commencement of trial.The court declined to open trial after noting that three of the defendants, Avanage Nigeria Limited, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Registrar of Patents and Designs were not represented. It directed that hearing notices be served on the absent parties and encouraged all sides to engage in genuine settlement discussions.The plaintiffs, Enterprise Logistics Speciale Limited and its Managing Director, Samuel Kolajo, are seeking about N98.5 billion in damages over the alleged infringement…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday affirmed former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), throwing out a legal challenge brought by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide.In a ruling delivered by Justice Musa Liman, the court held that it lacked jurisdiction to intervene in what it described as the internal affairs of a political party. The judge further ruled that Abejide failed to demonstrate any violation of his personal rights or show that he had exhausted the party’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms before approaching the court.Justice Liman upheld preliminary objections…

England produced a classic tournament comeback to defeat DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32, with captain Harry Kane scoring twice in the second half to turn the match on its head and etch his name deeper into World Cup folklore.The early stages belonged to the Leopards. Against the run of play, DR Congo stunned the favorites in the seventh minute when Brian Cipenga opened his senior international account. A sweeping switch of play from Chancel Mbemba found its way into the box, and Cipenga calmly controlled before smashing a low right-footed shot past Jordan Pickford. The disciplined Congolese…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country, citing multiple regulatory breaches including inadequate capital, prolonged inactivity, and failure to comply with banking regulations.The revocation, which took effect from July 1, 2026, was approved by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso in accordance with Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank said the affected institutions failed to meet the regulatory requirements for continued operation as licensed…

The Federal High Court has issued a fresh set of Practice Directions to regulate pre-election litigation, repealing the 2022 guidelines and introducing sweeping reforms aimed at ensuring speedy, efficient, and fair resolution of election-related disputes.Signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, took effect on June 29, 2026.In a statement signed by the Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher, the court explained that the new rules were designed to enhance the timely disposition of pre-election matters in line with the Constitution of the Federal…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its review of petitions arising from its nationwide primary elections, resulting in the alteration of several initial winners as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.The ruling party disclosed that it received and thoroughly vetted more than 700 complaints from aggrieved members following the primaries. According to APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the National Working Committee (NWC), guided by recommendations from the appeal committee, carried out a painstaking audit of every grievance.“Some were successful and some were not. Those successful led to some corrections in some constituencies,” Morka said in a…

A three-year-old boy was dramatically pulled alive from the rubble in Venezuela six days after powerful earthquakes devastated the country, becoming a symbol of hope in the midst of a major disaster.The child, identified as Klieber Morán, was rescued in La Guaira state by a Jordanian rescue team, Venezuelan authorities said. He was given first aid at the scene before being transferred to a hospital in the capital, Caracas, where his vital signs were reported as stable.Interim President Delcy Rodríguez praised the rescue as “a source of hope for our people.” National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez added that the boy’s…

Mexico City’s streets turned from jubilation to tragedy on Tuesday as three people died from suffocation in huge crowds celebrating Mexico’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, which propelled the national team into the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 1986.The victims, a 19-year-old woman, a 48-year-old woman, and a 44-year-old man were among more than one million fans who flooded the capital, particularly around the iconic Angel of Independence monument along Paseo de la Reforma. Emergency services responded to reports of three unconscious individuals at separate locations in the area. Paramedics administered first aid and CPR before…

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has declined across several parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing much-needed relief to households after months of sharp increases.A market survey by Nairametrics revealed that LPG is now selling for between ₦1,498 and ₦1,650 per kilogram in various Abuja outlets, down significantly from recent peaks of around ₦2,000 per kg recorded in different parts of the country. At current rates, refilling a 5kg cylinder costs between ₦7,490 and ₦8,250, while a 12.5kg cylinder goes for ₦18,725 to ₦20,625 compared to approximately ₦10,000 and ₦25,000 respectively at…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday administered the oath of office to eight newly appointed federal commissioners for the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the National Population Commission (NPC) at the State House.The brief swearing-in ceremony took place in the Council Chambers shortly before the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which was presided over by the President.The two new RMAFC commissioners are Hajiya Amina Ibrahim Gamawa from Bauchi State and Abdullahi Mukhtar Muhammad from Kaduna State.For the NPC, six commissioners were inaugurated: Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya, Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi, Prof. Sadiq Isah Radda, Suleiman Umar, Dr. Isiaka Alada…