…in discussion with other Persian Gulf or littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz," it stated. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 8:04 PM | Share this Story

…including imposing transit fees. The United States has rejected the move, arguing that international law protects freedom of navigation through the waterway, which is one of the world's most important routes for global oil and gas exports.Araghchi travelled to Oman on Saturday, July 11, for talks related to the adminis…

…the free navigation of the pre-war era, which Washington has rejected. Under customary international law, states are not generally permitted to charge tolls on straits used for international navigation. Araghchi on Saturday arrived in Oman, which sits on the other side of Hormuz, for talks on administering the strait.…

…addressing Tshuma. British police said they are collaborating with both national and international law enforcement agencies as the search continues. According to media reports citing Companies House records, Tshuma operated a property business, Nexus Trove Holdings, from the family home. Vanguard News The post UK launc…

…added that the activities of the Chinese coast guard vessels constituted "a violation of international law". "The Japan coast guard will continue to respond calmly and resolutely in accordance with international and domestic law, and will take every possible measure to ensure the security of our territorial waters," it…

…ongoing. The government further maintained that South Africa had a responsibility under international law to protect the lives and property of all foreigners residing in the country, including Nigerians. It added that while South African nationals and businesses continued to operate freely in Nigeria, "the systematic t…

…and seizure of his mobile phone were excessive, unjustified, and in violation of international law. The ECOWAS Court subsequently found the Federal Republic of Nigeria liable for violating the applicant's rights to freedom of expression, personal liberty, dignity, and property under the African Charter. The Court there…

…not to have any meaning to Justice Lifu, shockingly, a former lecturer of Public and International Law, University of Ibadan. For me, what was more distressing was that despite the uproar, Justice Lifu seemed oblivious of the damage he had done to the body polity, the judiciary and his thirty five years post-call to ba…

…strategic positions within the UN system, including Prof. Olufemi Elias' election to the International Law Commission following renewed diplomatic engagement by Nigeria. He also referenced Nigeria's leadership of the Fifth Committee on Budgetary and Administrative Matters, which he was elected just two weeks ago. "We a…

…into the processes and practices that they deploy in these cases." She further urged international law enforcement agencies to exercise greater sensitivity when investigating politically charged allegations across national borders. "The long arm of the law, when you go into other countries, particularly in politically…

…capable of change. The principle of rehabilitation is recognised under both domestic and international law. However, repentance cannot merely be declared; it must be demonstrated through verifiable conduct over time. Society cannot be expected to accept at face value that individuals who once participated in mass killi…