3 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued an ultimatum to the Lagos state government, demanding an end to what they describe as exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten strike over alleged extortion by Lagos traffic personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Ogun community seeks relocation of dump, alleges health, security risks

Residents of the Yakoyo community in the Ojodu Abiodun area of Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State are appealing to the state government to relocate a dump within the community that has posed a threat to their health and the security of the community. PUNCH Metro correspondent who visited the community on Monday gathered Read More

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3 h. ago N80bn fraud: Bello’s name not on N550m Abuja property documents, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A prosecution witness, Olusegun Adeleke has told the Abuja division of the Federal High Court, that the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello did not participate in all the transactions that led to purchase of N550M in Maitama  district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), by one Shehu Bello. […] The post N80bn fraud: Bello’s name not on N550m Abuja property documents, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun

Stern-looking and heavily armed security personnel were visible at strategic points on major roads in Osogbo and major towns in Osun State yesterday. There had been contention between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Court of Appeal judgment in respect of the sacked APC council chairmen and councillors. […] The post Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos

From hristopher Oji , The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death at Ijedodo area of Isheri Osun, Lagos. It was gathered that at the weekend, a neighbour reported at Isheri Osun Police division  that he saw the suspect,Ggbolahan  Adebayo, 23, beating his girlfriend in his home […] The post Man beats girlfriend to death as fire extinguisher explosion injure 2 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawal

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi  of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja from his ongoing trial over alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud. Emefiele’s legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused the judge of bias and urged him to recuse Read More

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4 h. ago Kano NNPP N’Assembly members attack Kwankwaso, reject suspension

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, Kano State chapter, on Monday, announced the suspension of four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities. The Kano  State NNPP Chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, named the four affected federal lawmakers as Senator Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani  Rogo, and Kabiru Rurum. But in a joint statement, Read More

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5 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court admits American int’l school’s account statement

The N80.2bn fraud trial of former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, continued on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the prosecution calling two witnesses and tendering a number of documents. Among the documents tendered and admitted as exhibits by the court were the statement of account of the Kogi State Government Read More

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5 h. ago Afenifere youth council president’s abductors demand N100m ransom

The National Secretary of the Afenifere Youth Council, Abiodun Aderohunmu, says kidnappers have demanded the sum of N100m and two tricycles as ransom for the abducted National President of the Youth Council, Prince Eniola Olajuni. PUNCH Metro recalls that the council had earlier raised the alarm over Olajuni’s kidnap in a statement last Thursday, noting Read More

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7 h. ago Ribadu after my reputation because of 2031 presidential ambition – El

Ex-Governor, Kaduna Nasir Ell-Rufai has stated that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu is planning to tarnish his reputation because of his 2031 Presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu is collaborating with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Read More

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8 h. ago JUST IN: Ribadu after my reputation because of 2031 Presidential ambition – El

Ex-Governor, Kaduna Nasir Ell-Rufai has stated that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu is planning to tarnish his reputation because of his 2031 Presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu is collaborating with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Read More

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9 h. ago Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads For N100m Ransom In Viral Video

Eniola Ojajuni, the National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, has made a desperate plea for help after being kidnapped by unknown gunmen. In a distressing video circulating on social media, Ojajuni is seen begging Nigerians to contribute towards the N100 million ransom demanded by his captors. “Nigerians, please help me! Your donation, N100,000, N50,000, […] The post Abducted Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads For N100m Ransom In Viral Video appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Less than 30% Nigerians pay tax but 100% want good infrastructure – Akpabio

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President Godswill Akpabio has blasted Nigerians for demanding infrastructure such as good roads and trains when not up to 30 percent of them pay their taxes. He, therefore, stressed the need for urgent reforms to modernise the country’s tax system to enhance revenue generation and collection for infrastructural development across […] The post Less than 30% Nigerians pay tax but 100% want good infrastructure – Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago VeryDarkMan Unveils Evidence Against Mercy Chinwo In Ongoing Lawsuit With Former Label Boss

VeryDarkMan, a controversial critic, has presented evidence against Mercy Chinwo amid her ongoing legal battle with her former label boss, Eezee Tee. This new development adds a complex layer to the case, with Mercy Chinwo accusing Eezee Tee of fraud and financial exploitation. The amount involved in the dispute is around $345,000, which Mercy Chinwo […] The post VeryDarkMan Unveils Evidence Against Mercy Chinwo In Ongoing Lawsuit With Former Label Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago PDP rejects APC’s claim Adeleke is using Amotekun for attacks

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has raised the alarm over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive instructing recently installed local government chairmen and councillors to stay away from council secretariats. The party claims the move is a calculated deception, alleging that Adeleke’s administration is secretly plotting attacks against the legally reinstated chairmen and Read More

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10 h. ago Nigeria secures $5.5bn in FIDs, targets more investments in 2025

The Special Adviser on Energy to President Bola Tinubu, Olu Verheijen, has stated that Nigeria is poised to secure an increased number of Final Investment Decisions, a move that reinforces investor confidence and drives sustained economic growth in the energy sector. Verheijen, speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit 2025 on Monday, noted that Nigeria Read More

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10 h. ago NAAT slams FG over frequent dissolution of varsity governing councils

Tribune Online NAAT slams FG over frequent dissolution of varsity governing councils .Demands immediate payment of members’ withheld salaries THE National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has condemned the Federal Government’s persistent dissolution of university governing councils and the arbitrary removal of vice-chancellors, warning that such actions threaten the stability and development of the nation’s tertiary institutions. Rising from an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held […] NAAT slams FG over frequent dissolution of varsity governing councils Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement

By Steve Agbota The Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), and the Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) have issued a stern warning to the Lagos State Government over alleged exploitative and arbitrary enforcement actions by the Committee on Removal of Abandoned Vehicles and the Special Traffic Management […] The post Truck owners, MWUN threaten service withdrawal over alleged exploitation by Lagos traffic enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Ex

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, presented its first witness against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the alleged N80.2bn fraud trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC filed a 19-count charge against Bello, bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune […]

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14 h. ago Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni has appealed to members of the public to help him in raising the N100 million ransom demanded by his kidnappers. Ojajuni’s abduction was confirmed by the council’s National Secretary, Abiodun Aderohunmu, who disclosed that the abductors are demanding the aforementioned sum. The kidnappers […] The post Abducted Afenifere youth leader begs Nigerians for N100m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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