In a significant legal victory for the BBC—pending a potential appeal—a Florida judge has ruled that President Donald Trump must hand over key financial records. The order, issued by U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett, compels the release of financial data from the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust. The documents are central to the broadcaster’s defense against the president’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit. According to a BBC report;”A judge in Florida has ruled President Donald Trump must hand over financial records sought by the BBC as it defends itself in his…
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Global Shipping Law: Akume, Abbas, Ekun, Oyetola, Fagbemi, Wike Storm 18th Shippers’ Council Int’l Judges Seminar, July 22
Global maritime jurisprudence takes center stage as the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) prepare to host the 18th International Seminar for Judges. This powerhouse collaboration brings together local and international legal minds to tackle emerging maritime law complexities, optimize dispute resolution, and elevate judicial excellence. A statement by the NSC Head of Public Relations, Rebecca Adamu, confirmed that the three-day summit will run from July 22 to 24, 2026. Organized under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, the event holds…
Pivot from Job Seekers to Wealth Creators, Gov Eno Urges Corpers
In an era where corporate vacancies are shrinking globally, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has delivered a refreshing and realistic blueprint for graduate self-reliance. Speaking at the 2026 NYSC Corps Employers’ Workshop in Uyo through the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr. Ekerette Ekanem, the Governor challenged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to pivot from job seekers to wealth creators. The Power of Self-Reliance:Governor Eno did not mince words about Nigeria’s current economic climate, noting that a booming population competing for limited corporate slots makes self-employment the most…
Kano Police Seize 81 Vehicles with Hidden Plates
In a statewide crackdown on vehicle anonymity dubbed “Operation Clean Plates,” the Kano State Police Command on Monday, July 6, impounded 81 vehicles across the state. The massive enforcement targeted motorists plying the roads with covered, defaced, or missing number plates. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori vowed that all offenders will face prosecution, directly linking the illegal practice to criminal activity. Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, confirmed this during a press conference at the Motor Traffic Division office on BUK Road, Kano. CP Bakori stated that the…
Police Academy Commences 10 New NUC-Approved Postgraduate Programmes
In a major boost to Nigeria’s security education, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has greenlit 10 new postgraduate programmes for the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil. This major academic expansion opens fresh doors for advanced studies in cutting-edge security and professional disciplines. The official nod comes on the heels of a thorough resource verification visit by an NUC delegation, which meticulously evaluated the Academy’s faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and learning infrastructure before giving the go-ahead for full-time operations. Announced in an official academy release on Friday, June 19, the approved curriculum covers…
Nigeria Slams Cartels With $6M Fine, Convicts 11 Sailors as Marwa Issues Stern Warning
In another major victory for Nigeria’s anti-narcotics campaign, a Federal High Court in Lagos has on Thursday, June 11, convicted 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, over a 31.5-kilogram cocaine shipment. The swift conviction comes barely six months after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted the illicit cargo at the Apapa Seaport. The vessel and its crew, who smuggled the drugs into Nigeria from the Marshall Islands, were slapped with a staggering $6 million fine. NDLEA Spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed the development…
Court Orders Death Penalty for 4 Terrorists Linked to Owo Church Massacre
In a landmark judgment delivering long-awaited justice, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four terrorists to death by hanging for their roles in the horrific June 5, 2022 Pentecost Sunday attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State which left about 40 worshippers dead and several others injured. Delivering the judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite convicted the four defendants on multiple terrorism charges, including conspiracy, membership in a terrorist group, kidnapping, hostage-taking, and executing the deadly church assault. The court held that the prosecution proved its…
A Cry for Justice: Islamic Scholar Laments Rise of Impunity and Killings in Kano
By:Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a sobering reminder of divine accountability, renowned Kano-based international Islamic scholar, Professor Muhammad Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemu, has vehemently condemned the recurring bloodshed and rampant thuggery plaguing Kano State. He declared the ongoing destruction of innocent lives as sacrilegious—a grave transgression against the Almighty, carrying a weight of divine punishment on the Day of Judgment that no human mind can fully quantify. Delivering a powerful message during his weekly radio and television questions and answers program, “Fatawowin Rahma,” the cleric wept for the soul of the…
“A real hell”: One Palestinian journalist’s harrowing year in an Israeli prison.
In a CNN report released Saturday, May 9, the 59-year-old Palestinian journalist is described as “gaunt, with closely cropped gray hair and a matching beard.” His “cautious step” serves as a visible reminder of a year that has “aged him beyond his years” ”We’ve worked with Samoudi for years, and this is the first time we’ve seen him in person in over a year. We can barely recognize him. ”’Samoudi was released last week from Israeli prison, where he was held for a year. He was never charged with a…
Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON: A Hearty Salute to Doctoral Excellence
Sooth News proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, on this monumental academic milestone: a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law (International Criminal Cooperation) conferred at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. By masterfully bridging the gap between high-level scholarship and maritime leadership, you have soothly signaled a new era for the industry. We are certain that your doctoral insights will serve as a powerful catalyst, fueling more efficient port operations, equitable justice…