4 h. ago Gunmen attack Anambra communities again, kill 4, security van set ablaze

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Gunmen, on Wednesday, July 9, reportedly attacked Oko and Ekwulobia communities in Orumba North and Aguata Local Government Areas, killing about four persons as many were injured. The incident occurred around the newly constructed Ekwulobia flyover and the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters, nearly one month after similar attacks claimed several lives […] The post Gunmen attack Anambra communities again, kill 4, security van set ablaze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court

Tribune Online Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court The Nigerian Police has preferred a 26-count charge against a Nigerian lawyer, Abu Arome, and three Ghanaians... Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Court remands OPC member in Ikoyi prison over illegal firearm possession

Tribune Online Court remands OPC member in Ikoyi prison over illegal firearm possession A 30-year-old man, Ogunjimi Opeyemi Mayowa, has been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.  Court remands OPC member in Ikoyi prison over illegal firearm possession Tribune Online

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5 h. ago ‘Shoot in the leg’, Ruto orders Police to tame violent Kenyan protesters

Tribune Online ‘Shoot in the leg’, Ruto orders Police to tame violent Kenyan protesters "Anyone caught burning another person's business or property should be shot in the leg, hospitalised, and later taken to court. Don't kill them. ‘Shoot in the leg’, Ruto orders Police to tame violent Kenyan protesters Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Action Alliance: Court gives INEC, Mahmood Yakubu 6 days to obey court order

Reaffirms Omoaje as National Chairman From Bamigbola Gbolagunte The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Wednesday gave the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu up to 14th July 2024 to obey its earlier judgment which directed it to upload the name of Hon Adekunle […] The post Action Alliance: Court gives INEC, Mahmood Yakubu 6 days to obey court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Why I have two children with different fathers — Actress Kemity

By Seyi Babalola Popular Nollywood actress Kemisola Apesin, often known as Sidi or Kemity, has explained why she had two children with separate men. Kemity, responding to trolls who criticise her for having two children with separate men, stated that she became pregnant as a teenager in secondary school and was forced to finish school […] The post Why I have two children with different fathers — Actress Kemity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom Oil Producing Communities in Delta State have accused some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) of allegedly compromising the Supreme Court ordered electoral wards delineation in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.  Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Tekedor/Kusimi Community, also […] The post Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs

 … 95 percent of children with special needs out of school From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Stakeholders from Benue state have called on the Federal Government to make urgent investments in inclusive education of children with special needs. The appeal was made during a three-day intensive training for teachers of children with disabilities, organized by […] The post FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Heads To Appeal Court Over DPP’s Legal Advice Clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, has appealed a Lagos High Court judgment that supported legal counsel absolving Azeez Fashola (Naira Marley) and Balogun Eletu (Sam Larry) of any connection to his son’s death. The notice of appeal was lodged at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, seeking […] The post Mohbad’s Father Heads To Appeal Court Over DPP’s Legal Advice Clearing Naira Marley, Sam Larry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ‘Digital payments are foundation of broader transformation in commerce’

Chinwe Uzoho is Network International’s group regional managing director for Western Africa. Uzoho, an alumna of Harvard Business School and read more ‘Digital payments are foundation of broader transformation in commerce’

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9 h. ago US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents

Tribune Online US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents Upon further questioning about whether he had verified the citations after running the document through AI, Kachouroff responded, “Your Honor, I personally did not check it. I am responsible for it not being checked.” US: Judge fines lawyers for using AI to prepare court documents Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Presidency Warns Perpetrators Of School Feeding Programme Fraud

The Presidency has issued a stern warning to criminal elements attempting to exploit the Federal Government’s National School Feeding Programme for fraudulent purposes. In a formal statement issued on Wednesday, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding declared that impersonation, forgery, and extortion under the guise of official government […]

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10 h. ago ADC Coalition: Anambra LP guber candidate, Moghalu, dismisses defection rumours

Tribune Online ADC Coalition: Anambra LP guber candidate, Moghalu, dismisses defection rumours There’s no iota of truth in the rumour,” Moghalu said. “It’s being circulated by those who feel threatened by the strength, popularity, and ADC Coalition: Anambra LP guber candidate, Moghalu, dismisses defection rumours Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges

Tribune Online Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges The police boss had, among others, accused Owohunwa, Igwe, Opara, Obo and Lough of conspiracy, age falsification and forgery. Court orders IGP to present retired senior Police officers over age falsification charges Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Wimbledon Expansion Plan Under Attack From Local Campaigners

Wimbledon’s plans to expand the grounds for the world’s oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam in tennis came under scrutiny yesterday as campaigners’ opposition to the move began at the High Court in London. The campaign group, Save Wimbledon Park, is taking legal action over planning permission granted to the All England Lawn Tennis and […]

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14 h. ago Anambra: 99.9% of kidnappers, criminals arrested are Igbo — Soludo

Tribune Online Anambra: 99.9% of kidnappers, criminals arrested are Igbo — Soludo “Igbo are the ones kidnapping Igbo, they are the ones killing Igbo. All these camps are Igbo youths. And by the way because I came with the same... Anambra: 99.9% of kidnappers, criminals arrested are Igbo — Soludo Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Court grants arrested workers bail, refuses remand application

By Rita Ugo Lagos State Magistrate Court  has granted bail to the seven security guards ,who were arrested and detained by operatives of the  Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID),Alagbon,  over the death of a man in  Agidingbi, Alausa area of the state. This is just as the Estate of the late Lagos businessman ,Emmanuel Ashamu […] The post Court grants arrested workers bail, refuses remand application appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Anambra consociational democracy and Soludo humanism matters

By Maduabuchi Dukor Anambra State consociational democracy rooted in power-sharing among the three senatorial zones has stabilized the polity with the incumbent Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, in the middle of his consociational democratic tenure, leading the state to the sublime socio-economic transformation ever  witnessed before in the history of the state. As the headwinds […] The post Anambra consociational democracy and Soludo humanism matters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Anambra guber: Ukachukwu, Ekwunife’s campaign gains traction, support

From Kenneth Udeh, Awka The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 8, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu and his deputy, Senator Uche Ekwunife are setting the pace for what many describe as the most people-driven political movement in the state. From Ihiala, Aguata, Onitsha North, Orumba North […] The post Anambra guber: Ukachukwu, Ekwunife’s campaign gains traction, support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Sen Natasha Gives Reason For Postponing Resumption To Senate

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed that she deliberately postponed her resumption to the Senate following legal advice and in deference to procedural protocols, despite a court ruling that nullified her suspension. The senator, who made the revelation during an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), said she was awaiting the Certified True Copy […]

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