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Yahaya Bello, the immediate-ex-gouverneur of Kogi State, requested the release of his international passport, but justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja refuted the request, claiming that the medical report that was included with the application did not contain a signature.

Justice Nwite, however, determined that the application was not an abuse of the court process, contrary to the testimony of the prosecution team.

The defendant had requested that his travel documents be made available so that he could get medical care in the United Kingdom. &nbsp,

The defendant’s attorney claimed the defendant had known about 15 years of hypertension from its counsel.

According to the attorney, Joseph Daudu, SAN, Exhibits A and B, which constituted an expert report on the applicant’s health status, were presented, claiming that sufficient evidence had been provided to allow the court to exercise its discretion in its favor.

The prosecution team claimed that the application was a violation of the court procedure, but the judge also made reference to that claim. &nbsp,

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The prosecution’s counsel noted that the reliefs sought were comparable and that the motion was technically ineffective because the defendant’s sureties were not informed while urging the court to dismiss the application.

The court determined that Yahaya Bello v. FRN, rather than Yahaya Bello v. FRN, was the subject of the case’s contention regarding suretyship. &nbsp,

The judge ruled that the defendant should not be a part of the application and continued to support the counsel’s argument.

According to his assertion, “the counsel to the complainant did not reference any section of the law that requires sureties to be given notice or to be included in the motion on notice.”

The counsel’s claim that his argument was supported by no law, whether local or global, was supported. &nbsp,

The complainant’s claim that the current application constitutes abuse of the court process is supported by the claim that the court process is being abused.

The applicant’s standing trial before this court and FCT court is undisputed, and it is undisputed that the applicant was arraigned on December 13, 2024, and on December 19, 2024, in this court and FCT High Court.

In its decision, the FCT High Court stated that the applicant must request court permission. This is not, therefore, evidence of court process abuse.

Additionally, Justice Nwite argued that “coordinated jurisdiction exists between this court and the FCT High Court.”

However, the court determined that Exhibit B, which was a doctor’s medical report, lacked any legal authority because it had not been signed by its author. &nbsp,

An unsigned document is deemed useless and has no legal weight, according to the Court. &nbsp,

The judge argued that Exhibit B lacks any probative value and cannot be relied upon by the Court.

The defendant hasn’t presented sufficient evidence to this court for the release of his passport. In consequence, Justice Nwite stated that this application is hereby rejected.

A new three-day weather forecast, warning of thunderstorms and varying levels of rainfall, has been released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) for major country regions starting on July 21 through to July 23.

The Central Region, along with the Northern and Southern regions of Nigeria, should be prepared for storm-strength, moderate rain, and strong winds, according to the forecast, which was published on NiMet’s official X platform.

“The country’s meteorological agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rain from Monday through Wednesday,” the agency said. ‎

The statement read in part as “NiMet’s weather outlook” for Abuja, which had forecast thunderstorms and rain for parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna states on Sunday.

For the Central region, NiMet forecast morning cloudiness and a higher chance of thunderstorms as the day progressed.

Prior to yesterday (Sunday), the agency had predicted cloudy skies and isolated thunderstorms likely to cover the Niger State. Later in the day, it stated that Plateau, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Benue, and Niger would experience thunderstorms and rainfall.

It predicted light rainstorms and thunderstorms to fall across Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa states by Monday morning (today). Plateau, Niger, the FCT, and Nasarawa are expected to experience moderate rain as the day progresses.

The FCT, Plateau, Niger, and Kwara will experience moderate rainfall on Tuesday, while the morning will remain mostly cloudy.

Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Taraba are expected to experience thunderstorms and rain by Wednesday morning, with additional storms forecast for Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Borno, and Kebbi expected later.

In the afternoon and evening, the central states, particularly FCT, Plateau, Niger, and Kwara, will have moderate rainfall and cloudy mornings.

Enugu, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom are expected to experience morning rain in the south, followed by moderate rain in Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.

It predicted that parts of Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Kaduna would experience thunderstorms and rain on Sunday while the rest of the region would have sunny patches of cloud and thunderstorms. Storms were forecast for Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Yobe by afternoon and evening.

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However, on Monday morning, parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna will likely experience moderate rain and storms.

The state of Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Taraba states is expected to experience thunderstorms on Tuesday, with additional rain and storms forecast for Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, and Kebbi in the evening.

Throughout the three days, it was predicted that the South would experience cloudy mornings.

Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom were all forecasted for light rain on Sunday afternoon.

In the afternoon and evening, moderate rains will fall across Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Edo, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa states, before moving on to the east.

On Tuesday, there will be moderate to heavy rain in Enugu, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, followed by moderate rain in Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.

Strong winds may come before precipitation, according to NiMet, especially in thunderstorm-prone regions.

The organization advised the public to fasten loose items, refrain from driving in heavy rain, shut off electrical appliances during storms, and avoid tall trees to prevent injuries from falling branches.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has refuted online allegations that the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be canceled for school candidates.

The reports were described as “false and mischievous,” according to a press release released on Sunday on WAEC’s official X handle, and WAEC appealed to the public to discredit them.

The Council criticized the rumor, which claimed that the Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with WAEC, had cancelled all papers as a result of widespread examination malpractice.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria), was called to the release, which read, “The WAEC, Nigeria, has been informed that all papers have been canceled for the just-completed WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025. The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with WAEC, had to cancel the said examination in accordance with the press release from Saturday, July 19, 2025, which was being circulated on social media platforms.

The WAEC Management wishes to reaffirm unwaveringly that the Council did not publish the false press statement. The exam has not been canceled, according to the statement. The Council is certain that the false claim is being spread by mischief-makers who are determined to discredit the Council and cause confusion and panic among those who took the test, despite the uncertainty surrounding the source of that information.

The results of the said examination will be released on or before Monday, August 4, 2025, as it is true, the script marking process has only recently been completed.

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The Council issued a warning that the false information was the product of campaigners’ attempts to discredit WAEC and stifle the concerns of candidates and stakeholders.

Further, WAEC cautioned the public to rely solely on reliable information from its accredited media outlets and social media platforms.

The Council would like to use this opportunity to let the public know that all of our official and verified social media accounts and accredited media outlets are accessible to the general public and all interested parties. In the same way, the Council’s Public Affairs Department and the Head of National Office issue all press releases and sign them.

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, has increased its crackdown on illegal refining activities with significant successes in four states: Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom. The troops of the 6 Division have been conducting significant military operations in the Niger Delta to combat oil theft and pipeline sabotage.

With the removal of six illegal refining sites close to an abandoned wellhead in Joinkrama 4 and Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State experienced the most significant breakthrough.

Additionally, the troops seized six ovens, reservoirs, and receivers with more than 300,000 gallons of automotive gas oil (AGO) and over 300,000 gallons of crude oil that had been stolen.

Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the acting Deputy Director, 6 Division, Army Public Relations, signed a statement revealing the development.

The statement stated that the operation took place between July 14 and July 20, 2025 as part of a joint effort with other security agencies.

Our troops have disrupted illegal refining operations as well as destroyed their crucial supply networks, the statement read.

In the Obiafor, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), troops discovered several dug-out pits, two of which contained more than 5,700 litres of crude oil that had not been identified.

At the riverside, two boats loaded with ten sacks of condensates were also spotted.

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A Sienna vehicle without a license plate was intercepted while carrying 32 sacks of AGO that had been stolen in Elele Town in the Ikwerre LGA.

On the same axis, troops discovered a dug-out pit filled with 1,200 litres of condensate, along with hoses, drums, and metal ovens, as well as an illegal connection point and a dug-out pit on the same axis.

Danjuma reaffirmed the Army’s commitment, saying, “We will defeat the enemies of Nigeria’s economic stability with continued support and intelligence from locals.”

He claimed that in the Yenagoa LGA, four dug-out pits and four illegal refining sites were constructed around Biseni in Bayelsa State.

Five processing cooking ovens were destroyed during the raid, while over 10,000 litres of stolen AGO were recovered.

Two suspected oil thieves were apprehended on Gana Road in the Sapele LGA after Delta State troopers moved from Javel Sharp Sand Waterside based on reliable information.

The suspects were found with 30 bags weighing more than 1,500 litres of illegally refined AGO on two boats.

Further, the statement confirmed that the troops “continued to dominate the operational landscape,” effectively deterring illegal refining operations and guaranteeing criminals’ lack of freedom of movement in Akwa Ibom.

Major General Emmanuel Emekah, the general officer commanding the 6th division, commended the troops for their efforts, and urged them to continue to press on saboteurs and criminals in the area.

Emekah remarked that the troops must maintain the operational tempo while keeping economic saboteurs at a minimum.

Dikko Radda, the governor of the state, was involved in a road accident along the Daura-Katsina Road while carrying out his official duties in the service of the state’s citizens, and he suffered minor injuries.

Ibrahim Mohammed, the governor’s chief press secretary, confirmed this in a statement released on Monday.

He did point out that the governor had no serious injuries and was in good, stable condition.

Governor Radda, according to Mohammed, is up in high spirits and thanked Almighty Allah for his safety as well as Katsina‘s citizens and well-wishers for their condolences and concerns.

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He stated, “I’m pleased to confirm that I’m still in good health and spirits.”

“Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim,” We thank you for your prayers and concern, dear brothers and sisters in the state of Katsina and beyond. We were subjected to a car accident by Allah’s will, but alhamdulillah, we emerged safe and unharmed.

Thank you for your sincere condolences once more. The governor reached its conclusion, Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah. &nbsp,