59 m. ago Iran executes man in public for killing wife after failed cover

A man has been executed in the Iranian city of Semnan for having deliberately suffocated his wife. 

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2 h. ago Developer Denies Transaction Records After Receiving N152m From Nigerian

Nigerian-American engineer, Mr. Anthony Ugbebor, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, that he paid N152m for two luxury flats with his “life savings”, adding that the developer tow whom money was paid later denied having records of the transactions. Ugbebor, who opened his defence in a protracted N152 […]

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17 h. ago Court extends injunction halting Soun of Ogbomoso’s caretaker committee to January 29

They are seeking a court order to prevent the monarch from making these changes.

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19 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23

Natasha is facing a criminal defamation charge over claims that Senate President and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello plotted to kill her. The post Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23 appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago $6bn Mambila Fraud: Obasanjo Promises To Testify, Witness Tells Court

A Third Prosecution Witness (PW3) in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his desire to make himself available to testify in any court or forum regarding […]

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20 h. ago Alleged defamation: Court adjourns hearing Natasha Akpoti’s preliminary objection to Feb 2026

Justice Chizoba Oji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Maitama, Abuja, today adjourned the hearing of the preliminary objection raised by the senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in her trial for alleged defamation...

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21 h. ago Ondo establishes special court for electricity theft, meter bypass cases

The Ondo State Government has created a special court to prosecute electricity theft, meter bypassing, and vandalism, signaling a zero-tolerance approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-establishes-special-court-for-electricity-theft-meter-bypass-cases/

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22 h. ago Kebbi Court Sentences 40‑yr‑old To Death For Culpable Homicide

The Kebbi State High Court sitting in Birnin Kebbi has convicted and sentenced a 40-year-old Bello Musa, also known as Katuka to death by hanging for culpable homicide, and to five years imprisonment for cheating.   The convict was arraigned on 22 November, 2024, before Justice Hassan Shehu Kuwa, on a three‑count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, […]

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22 h. ago Court directs FCT CP to investigate Philip Shaibu’s direct criminal complaint against Omobayo

A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone II, Abuja, has directed the Commissioner of the FCT Police Command to investigate the direct criminal complaint filed by a former Edo state deputy governor...

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23 h. ago Court Adjourns Natasha’s Alleged Criminal Defamation Trial To 2026

Justice Chizoba Oji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama, has granted the request of the federal government to fix further hearing in the alleged criminal defamation charge brought against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation to 2026. When the case came […]

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24 h. ago Bundesliga: Bayern ‘right’ not to sign Sesko, Gittens — Official

Bayern President Uli Hoeneß explains the club’s transfer policy, defending the decision to pass on signing young talents like Sesko and Gittens. Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-bayern-right-not-to-sign-sesko-gittens-official/

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24 h. ago Adaobi Alagwu Slams Tunde Ayeni Over ‘False, Desperate Claim’ Of Out

  An Abuja-based lawyer, Barr. Adaobi Alagwu, has strongly refuted claims by former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tunde Ayeni, alleging that she was seeking an out-of-court settlement in the ongoing litigation between them. She described the claims as false, malicious, and entirely unfounded. Ayeni and Alagwu have been embroiled in a […]

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25 h. ago Tinubu Chose Best Ambassadorial Nominees For His Administration — Aide

Ademola Oshodi, a Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, urged Nigerians critcising some of the nominees to refrain from damaging the character of people he said had not been convicted by a court. The post Tinubu Chose Best Ambassadorial Nominees For His Administration — Aide appeared first on Channels Television.

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25 h. ago Court Jails Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s Sister, Niece For Corruption

A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Sheikh Rehana, sister of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to seven years in prison for corruption linked to the illegal acquisition of lucrative plots of land in Dhaka. Rehana’s daughter, Tulip Siddiq, a British lawmaker, was also convicted and handed a two-year jail term in the same case, according […]

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27 h. ago Bangladesh court jails UK MP, Tulip Siddiq, for two years in absentia

A court in Bangladesh has sentenced United Kingdom MP Tulip Siddiq to two years in jail in absentia, ruling on Monday that she was involved in corrupt land deals

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32 h. ago NELFUND in the real Nigeria: Who is getting the loan, Who isn’t, and why awareness still fails

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) was introduced with a bold and necessary promise: to remove financial barriers to higher read more NELFUND in the real Nigeria: Who is getting the loan, Who isn’t, and why awareness still fails

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39 h. ago ‘Terrorism Took Root On Your Watch’, Presidency Replies Obasanjo

At an event in Jos on Friday, Obasanjo stated that Nigerians have a right to seek foreign intervention, given what he described as the government’s failure to adequately protect its citizens. The post ‘Terrorism Took Root On Your Watch’, Presidency Replies Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago [VIDEO] Insecurity: Tinubu Should Apologise to Victimised Communities — Bakare

The cleric said the government must first accept responsibility for decades of failure to protect citizens from terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes. The post [VIDEO] Insecurity: Tinubu Should Apologise to Victimised Communities — Bakare appeared first on Channels Television.

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43 h. ago Isak Scores First Premier League Goal As Liverpool Sink West Ham

Isak had failed to score in his five top-flight appearances since making a British record £125 million ($165 million) move from Newcastle in September. The post Isak Scores First Premier League Goal As Liverpool Sink West Ham appeared first on Channels Television.

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44 h. ago No Outsourcing Nigeria’s Security, Presidency Replies Obasanjo

  The Presidency has dismissed recent comments credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo suggesting that Nigeria should seek foreign governments to help stabilise its internal security, describing the position as “ignoble, misleading, and unbecoming of a former leader who failed to act when terrorism first took root.” In a strongly worded response issued on X […]

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