• NNPC alleges sabotage plot by internal and external syndicate
• BJAMB urges candidates to print mop-up exam slips despite low turnout
• Lagos to host second International Fire Safety Conference in August
• Kenyan court rules Nnamdi Kanu’s transfer to Nigeria unlawful, awards ₦10 million compensation
• FG backs Nigeria-Indonesian trade forum to boost bilateral investment

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.

NNPC alleges sabotage plot by internal and external syndicate

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised alarm over what it described as a coordinated sabotage campaign orchestrated by a syndicate of both known and anonymous actors within and outside the company.

In a statement released on Thursday, the management of NNPC Ltd. said the group is actively spreading false information aimed at undermining the leadership and tarnishing the reputation of the company.

NNPC warned that the orchestrated misinformation was designed to derail its ongoing transformation into a transparent, corruption-free, and performance-driven national energy company, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda. The company reaffirmed its commitment to accountability and transparency amid what it termed “malicious distractions.”

JAMB urges candidates to print mop-up exam slips despite low turnout

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called on candidates scheduled to write today’s Mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to urgently print their notification slips.

The board expressed concern over the low turnout, revealing that only 12,442 out of the 98,232 candidates expected to sit for the exam had printed their slips as of yesterday, representing just 12.6% participation.

JAMB emphasized that the notification slip is mandatory for access to the exam centres and warned that failure to present it would bar candidates from participating in the examination.

Lagos to host second International Fire Safety Conference in August

Over 2,000 delegates are expected to participate in the second edition of the Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC), slated for August 12 to 14, 2025.

According to a statement from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the three-day event is themed “Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to Prevent Fires.” It will feature fire drills, policy dialogues, live demonstrations, and exhibitions of cutting-edge fire safety equipment aimed at tackling Lagos’ frequent fire incidents.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the opening ceremony. Commissioner for Special Duties, Gbenga Oyerinde, noted that the conference supports the public order and safety component of the governor’s THEMES+ development agenda.

Kenyan court rules Nnamdi Kanu’s transfer to Nigeria unlawful, awards ₦10 million compensation

A High Court in Nairobi has ruled that the June 2021 arrest and transfer of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, from Kenya to Nigeria was unlawful and illegal.

In his judgment, Justice E. Mwita condemned the actions of both the Nigerian and Kenyan governments, stating they violated Kanu’s fundamental rights protected under the constitutions of both nations.

The court also ordered the Kenyan government to pay 10 million Kenyan shillings (approximately ₦98 million) in compensation to Kanu for the illegal rendition and detention, describing the process as a gross violation of international and constitutional law.

FG backs Nigeria-Indonesian trade forum to boost bilateral investment

The Federal Government has pledged its full support for the upcoming Nigeria-Indonesian Investment and Trade Forum 2025 (NIITF), aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and attracting foreign investment.

Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Friday, Ishmael Balogun, President of the Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), confirmed that the Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, along with key ministries and agencies, had thrown their weight behind the initiative.

Balogun noted that the Vice President had directed the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to coordinate the involvement of relevant ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to improve trade relations between both countries.