96 m. ago Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors 

By John Ogunsemore The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is pained by the Court of Appeal judgment of February 10 that reinstated the APC local government council chairmen and councillors across the state and another judgement of the court on June 13 that reiterated the […] The post Osun APC mocks PDP over reinstated council chairmen, councillors  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Magistrate Courts Bill Scales Second Reading At Kwara Assembly

The Magistrate Court Establishment Bill 2025 yesterday scaled the second reading at the Kwara State House of Assembly. The Bill seeks to establish the Magistrate Courts, provide for the appointment and working conditions of the state’s magistrates, and address other related matters. Speaking on the general principles of the bill, the House leader, Hon. AbdulKadir […]

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1 hour ago Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, arrived at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, in Abuja on Thursday for her arraignment over alleged defamation. According to reports, Akpoti-Uduaghan got to the courtroom at about 10:30 am ahead of the session scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, awaiting the entrance of […] The post Senator Natasha present in court for arraignment in defamation case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Students’ Loan Application Process Now Fully Digitised – NELFUND

The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said its Student Loan application system has now been fully digitised to streamline and accelerate the student loan processing experience for institutions and applicants. The director of corporate communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, stated this in a press statement yesterday. According to her, with this upgrade, all accredited institutions are […]

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1 hour ago Toilets at petrol stations only for customers , not public — Court rules

Tribune Online Toilets at petrol stations only for customers , not public — Court rules ...petrol stations are meant exclusively for the use of customers, not the general public. Toilets at petrol stations only for customers , not public — Court rules Tribune Online

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3 h. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Anambra Court Jails School Teacher For Defiling Under Age Male Student

An High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 34 years old school teacher to 12 years in prison for raping an 11 years old male student. Mr. Pascal Ofomata, was convicted of defiling the boy, who is his student, a Junior Secondary one student of St Christopher’s Junior Seminary, 3-3 area in […] The post Anambra Court Jails School Teacher For Defiling Under Age Male Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC

Tribune Online Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC "As at today, the fact remains that there has not been any court order reversing or upturning the status quo, and as such, those respective certificates of return remain withdrawn till date" Purported beneficiaries of LG elections conducted in 2022 remain sacked — OSIEC Tribune Online

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15 h. ago ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has raised the alarm over the widespread misuse of public funds under the guise of preparing for local government elections. According to a statement from the ICPC on Wednesday, Aliyu spoke at a one-day dialogue […] The post ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s incitement responsible for mass violence in South

Tribune Online Nnamdi Kanu’s incitement responsible for mass violence in South-East, DSS witness tells Court The DSS witness alleged that Kanu directed his followers to deal with some targeted persons including security operatives. Nnamdi Kanu’s incitement responsible for mass violence in South-East, DSS witness tells Court Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Anambra poll: YPP candidate pledges to tackle insecurity, revive businesses

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has vowed to decisively tackle insecurity and allow businesses to thrive across all parts of the state. Chukwuma said he will prioritise the restoration of law and order across all […] The post Anambra poll: YPP candidate pledges to tackle insecurity, revive businesses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Why Nigeria judiciary system must embrace technology – Kekere

From Gabriel Dike The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday explained why the Nigerian judiciary system must embrace digital technology in delivering judgments and handling other legal issues. Justice Kekere-Ekun spoke at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos Special Public Lecture, titled: “Justice in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for an […] The post Why Nigeria judiciary system must embrace technology – Kekere-Ekun, CJN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Anambra govt approves N9.6bn for erosion control, infrastructure projects

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved new contracts worth over ₦9.6 billion aimed at tackling erosion and flood issues, improving road infrastructure, upgrading public institutions, and supporting educational development across the state. The approvals were made during the 11th ANSEC meeting held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the […] The post Anambra govt approves N9.6bn for erosion control, infrastructure projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial

Tribune Online Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial The trial of Stanley Offor resumed on Wednesday before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the High Court of Lagos State, Ikeja, with high courtroom drama, as the judge fiercely criticised a petition submitted by the defendant’s former counsel, which he described as frivolous and unethical. The judge revealed that Nnana Ogbo, the former defence lawyer, had […] Judge slams defence petition as ‘frivolous’ in Stanley Offor trial Tribune Online

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20 h. ago IPOB: Kanu’s incitement leads to killing of 200 security agents in S’East – DSS witness

How IPOB members killed Gulak From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, resumed at the Abuja division of the Federal High Court with revelations of how between 170 and 200 security agents in the South East lost their lives due to the activities […] The post IPOB: Kanu’s incitement leads to killing of 200 security agents in S’East – DSS witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago $17m Romance, email scams: US Court jails five Nigerians for 159 years

Tribune Online $17m Romance, email scams: US Court jails five Nigerians for 159 years The defendants used fake online relationships, compromised business communications, and false investment pitches to deceive their... $17m Romance, email scams: US Court jails five Nigerians for 159 years Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu 

…says Yewalta’s massacre tantamount to ethnic cleansing  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to declare a State of Emergency in Benue State to halt the incessant killings allegedly being perpetrated by suspected killer herdsmen. The student body noted that the coordinated overnight killings […] The post Killings: Declare state of emergency in Benue, NANS tells Tinubu  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Student loan: No more human interaction, application processes fully digitised – NELFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has stated that its system for the application of the student loan scheme has been fully digitised, thus ending the era of human interaction with the application processes. NELFund noted that with the upgrade, all accredited institutions are now required to request access to […] The post Student loan: No more human interaction, application processes fully digitised – NELFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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