On Wednesday, human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja under tight security. Reports indicate that Department of State Services (DSS) operatives restricted access to the courtroom, preventing lawyers, supporters, and associates of the activist from entering.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Public Access Challenged: Oshiok Philip, the National Secretary of the AAC, confronted the security officials, arguing that the courtroom is a public space and asserting that blocking citizens from observing legal proceedings violates constitutional rights.

• Criticism of the Agency: During the exchange, Philip cautioned the DSS against allowing the agency to be utilized as a tool against dissenting voices.

• Heightened Security: Operatives reportedly established a security perimeter around the courtroom, restricted public movement, and engaged in the intimidation of some of Sowore’s supporters.

• Context of Ongoing Tensions: This event followed a ruling two days prior by Justice Mohammed Umar, which ordered Sowore’s remand at the Kuje Correctional Centre.

• Allegations of Force: Supporters and AAC members expressed outrage following reports that armed DSS operatives had forcibly removed Sowore from the courtroom on Monday while he was waiting for correctional officials, characterizing the actions as lawless and an affront to due process.

The Dangote Refinery has issued a formal denial regarding accusations that it exports petroleum products to Lomé, Togo, only for them to be re-imported into Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday, the company dismissed these claims as an “ill-motivated web of falsehoods,” noting that it usually ignores baseless allegations but felt compelled to address this specific narrative for the record.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, is facing scrutiny following reports that he bypassed several summons from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) regarding a certificate forgery probe. The investigation centers on allegations that Nnaji utilized fraudulent academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) credentials during his 2023 ministerial screening, a matter brought to light after a two-year investigation by Premium Times into his documents from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the NYSC.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Following his failure to respond to these summons, the ICPC reportedly initiated a search for the former minister, eventually securing an order from the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arrest to ensure he cooperates with the investigation.

Nnaji’s Response Prior to the court-ordered arrest, Nnaji publicly denied the existence of an ICPC investigation and alleged that the reports were politically motivated, blaming the Enugu State Government for spreading falsehoods. “Is it not me here? Where is the ICPC?” Nnaji stated, dismissing the claims.

Documented Invitations Contrary to the former minister’s denials, documentation obtained by Premium Times confirms formal efforts by the ICPC to reach him. A May 15 letter from the Head of the Chairman’s Special Task Force, Usman Ahmed, formally requested Nnaji’s presence at the Abuja headquarters on May 20, 2026. Because investigators could not locate him, the invitation was transmitted via email, text message, and WhatsApp.

After Nnaji did not appear for the initial interview, the commission moved the date to June 3, 2026, advising him to attend in the interest of a fair hearing. He reportedly failed to appear for this second appointment as well, leading the ICPC to seek the court-sanctioned arrest warrant. As of now, the ICPC has not released a formal public statement, and Nnaji continues to maintain his innocence.