Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri and others to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of a case involving four oil fields.

Judge Emeka Nwite gave the order after the plaintiffs, Hi-Rev Oil Limited and Hi-Rev Exploration and Production Ltd, represented by lawyer Ambrose Unaeze, urged the court to give the order, citing "nature of the case and the risk it may face before the adjourned date."

Earlier on 22 December 2025, the judge ordered the defendants to show cause why the prayers of the plaintiffs in their motion ex parte should not be granted.

Other defendants in the suit alongside Mr Lokpobiri are the Attorn...