Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja yesterday fixed February 26 for ruling on whether to hand off the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Oshodi adjourned for ruling after Emefiele’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused them of bias and […]

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One of the contestants to the throne of Soun of Ogbomoso, Prince Kabir Olaoye, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge last Tuesday’s Court of Appeal’s judgement affirming the selection of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun. Kabir had filed a suit in 2022 to challenge the nomination and selection of the then-Prince Olaoye as Soun-elect, […]

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An Anambra State-based journalist and correspondent of THISDAY Newspaper in Anambra State, Mr David-Chyddy Eleke, has raised the alarm over the alleged threat to his life by an Ebonyi State-born US citizen, Mr Ikechukwu Nkumeh. Eleke also appealed to the commissioner of police in Ebonyi State, CP Anthonia Uche-Anya to restrain operatives of anti-kidnapping squad […]

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…Dismisses possible threats from Okonkwo, Ozigbo, other APC aspirants   From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Former acting National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a frontline aspirant for the Anambra State governorship election, Paul Chukwuma, has accused agents of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of propagating zoning in the APC. Chukwuma spoke when […] The post Anambra guber: Paul Chukwuma accuses APGA agents of propagating zoning in APC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, has challenged the long-held narrative that the 1966 military coup was ethnically motivated. In his autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” Babangida argued that the coup’s original objective was not driven by ethnic sentiments, contrary to popular belief. He described Major Kaduna Nzeogwu, the leader of […] The post 1966 coup not driven by ethnic sentiments, Nzeogwu, was only ‘Igbo’ in name –IBB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rubbished the notion that his hope to serve as a minister in the President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was dashed by the National Assembly. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, last night, El-Rufai said claims that the Senate rejected his nomination over security concerns should not […] The post Senate didn’t block my ministerial appointment, Tinubu did –El-Rufai appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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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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Ahead of the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Executive (NEC) meeting, the party seems to have begun a pushback against the opposition coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Barring any last-minute change, the APC will hold its National Caucus and the NEC meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday to consolidate bases and […]

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By Gift Ishaq An alumnus of Harvard University and prominent member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr Abdullahi Hashim, has disclosed that the memoir by the former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, has offered valuable lessons arising from leadership dynamics Hashim also stated that General Babangida’s book is a […] The post Babangida’s book promotes national unity, offers leadership lessons, says Harvard alumnus appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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The family of late lawyer and human rights activist, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite, has condemned former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent comments about their patriarch, describing them as “offensive” and a “failed attempt to tarnish a towering legacy.” At a press conference held at the family’s residence on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Monday, Olumide Braithwaite, son of Read More

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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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In what has been described as a major political shakeup in Kano State, hundreds of members of the New Nigeria People’s Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress, citing disenchantment within the leadership style of the Kwankwasiyya movement. The defection, which saw top NNPP grassroots mobilisers abandon the party, was led by Alhaji Abdullahi Read More

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A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, has pledged to introduce community policing to tackle the state’s security challenges if elected in the November 2025 election. His statement came as the APC welcomed a former chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Ejike Madunagu, into its fold. Speaking at Read More

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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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Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, has claimed that he was not actually rejected by the National Assembly as read more National Assembly didn’t reject me, Tinubu changed his mind – El-Rufai

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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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Ibrahim Babangida, former military president has revealed that Nigeria’s involvement with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) during his administration read more Why Nigeria joined Organisation of Islamic Countries during my regime – Babangida

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Tribune Online Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives A pro-democracy group, Alliance for Better Nigeria (ABN), has hailed the son of the Nigerian President, Seyi, for his philanthropic, humanitarian and youth empowerment efforts in Nigeria over the years. Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives Tribune Online

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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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