Tuesday News Recap: Dangote’s Petititon Against Ahmed, Super Eagles Fresh World/Cup Hopes +More

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Petitions ICPC, Calls for Arrest of NMDPRA Boss

We begin with the oil sector where the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of corruption against the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Ahmed Farouk.

Dangote is accusing Ahmed of impriority and allegedly living above his means as a public servant, citing the enrollment of the NMDPRA’s children in foreign schools.

In the petition by Ogwu Onoja, his lawyer, Dangote asked the ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu (SAN) to investigate Ahmed.

Quotable: “In view of the above, we call on the Commission under your leadership to investigate the complaint of abuse of office and corruption against Engr Farouk Ahmed and to accordingly, prosecute him if found wanting”.

Neither the accused nor the agency has responded to Dangote’s claim which has deeepened the industrialist’s year-long brawl with the NMDPRA.

NJC, Govs Mourn

Meanwhile, the country’s judiciary was thrown into mourning on Tuesday following the death of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad.

Muhammad, the CJN between 2019 and 2022 until his resignation due to illness, died in Saudi Arabia. He was 71 years.

His passage has triggered an outpouring of condolences from governors, and the National Judicial Council (NJC) among others.

NJC’s Grief: In a statement on Tuesday, the body said it received Muhammad’s death with sadness. It, however, is consoled that the former CJN left a legacy of hardwork, honesty and dedication.

NFF Accuses DR Congo of Breaching Rules

In sports, Nigerian fans may still watch the Super Eagles play at the 2026 World Cup if the country’s petition to FIFA over the ineligibility of some DR Congo’s players is anything to go by.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) told Channels Television on Tuesday that it had written to the world football governing body over the eligibility of some DR Congo players in the World Cup playoffs.

Though Nigeria lost to the Leopards in the final of the African playoffs, the NFF is arguing that some of DR Congo’s players have dual nationality, a contravention of the Central African nation’s citizenship laws.

DR Congo is billed to play Jamaica/New Caledonia in the final of the inter-continental playoffs in March. The winner of that clash will grab a ticket to the World Cup in the Americas.

Cites Sub-Sector’s Repositioning

Away from sports, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licenses of two mortgage banks.

The apex bank in a circular on Tuesday, said the move, which affected Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, is part of measures to reposition the mortgage sub-sector.

It hinged the decision on Section 12 of BOFIA 2020 and Section 7.3 of the Revised Guidelines for Mortgage Banks in Nigeria, saying the revocation will enhance a culture of compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Decries Cost of Production

The Senate has asked the Federal Government to introduce measures to protect Nigerian farmers from the impact of falling agricultural produce prices and rising production costs.

In the meantime, the Senate is asking the Federal Government to protect the country’s farmers from the impacts of the reducing cost of agricultural produce and the increasing costs of production.

The development was one of the resolutions reached by the lawmakers during plenary on Tuesday after a motion sponsored by Senator Danjuma Goje (Gombe Central). He noted the increasing difficulties Nigerian farmers are facing with government policies targeted at reducing food prices across the country.

187,000 Distributed in 60 Months

In the meantime, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) distributed more meters to customers in the two months.

Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in its metering fact sheet showed that the meters were handed to customers between September and October 2025.

While 80,943 customers were metered in September, 106,822 got theirs the following month.

Demands Billion-Dollar Damages

On the global scene, President Donald Trump has sued the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the US Capitol riot.

Trump is seeking least $10 billion from the broadcaster according to the suit filled in a federal court in Miami.

The US president sued the BBC for alleged defamation and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

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