78 m. ago Court dismisses Emefiele’s application to recover seized Abuja estate

A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Apo has dismissed an application filed by Godwin Emefiele, the former governor read more Court dismisses Emefiele’s application to recover seized Abuja estate

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98 m. ago My Defection To APC Was For Delta’s Growth, Not Personal Gain – Okowa

Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has clarified the reasons behind his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking on Monday, Okowa revealed that the decision was motivated by the need to strengthen Delta State’s connection to the federal government’s resources and goodwill, which he believes are essential for […] The post My Defection To APC Was For Delta’s Growth, Not Personal Gain – Okowa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Group Urges Tinubu To Declare Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Political Crisis

The Northern Youths Consultative Forum for Justice (NYCJ) has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State, citing alleged complete breakdown of governance, law, and order. In a statement issued on Monday in Kano, NYCJ President, Dr Sanusi Rano, described the situation in Zamfara State as “organised abandonment of duty” […]

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2 h. ago PICTORIAL: 8 Die, 6 Injured As Bus Rams Into Petrol Tanker In Anambra

The sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra State, Joyce Alexander, has attributed the road crash that claimed eight lives with six other persons injured in the State to over-speeding. The incident, according to her, occurred at about 9pm on Sunday night at Nteje along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Oyi local government […]

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3 h. ago Naira Redesign: Court Strikes Out N1bn Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN

The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo has struck out a N1 billion suit filed against former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, over the hardships that trailed the 2023 Naira redesign policy. The judge dismissed the suit filed by […]

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3 h. ago ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act

From LAYI OLANREWAJU,Ilorin The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused the Committee of Federal Rectors (COFER) of meddling in union affairs through what it described as a deliberate misinterpretation of the Trade Union Act. Speaking with journalists in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara state on Monday, the zonal coordinator, ASUP ZONE […] The post ASUP slams Federal Poly rectors over alleged misinterpretation of Trade Union Act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has pledged his full backing for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection campaign after formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). At a rally held in Asaba on Monday, Oborevwori explained that the move to the APC was necessary to ensure Delta State’s alignment with the federal government. He argued […] The post Oborevwori Pledges Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Reelection After Joining APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

…first tranche coming after April salaries The Federal Government is set to begin disbursing the long-awaited N35,000 monthly wage award read more Payment of outstanding wage awards to federal workers begins – FG

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5 h. ago Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, NGX Group collaborate to advance economic transformation

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) on Monday hosted the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole for a read more Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, NGX Group collaborate to advance economic transformation

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6 h. ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners 

Declares allegiance to governor  From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Executive Council of Osun State Government has denied the rumour that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared their loyalty to his government. Speaking at a press conference organised by 25 commissioners and 10 special advisers on Monday, […] The post Claims Adeleke plans to defect to APC untrue – Osun Commissioners  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago 37 Visually Impaired Candidates Sit For 2025 UTME At Bauchi Centre

A total of 37 visually impaired candidates participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the Bauchi special JAMB Centre, held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Yelwa Campus. The special JAMB centre is part of the federal government’s effort to provide equal opportunities for persons with special needs to achieve their […]

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7 h. ago To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB

Demand his unconditional release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri As the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) resumes on Tuesday, the group has slammed the Federal Government describing the resumption as “declaration of war on injustice” as well as an “act of judicial terrorism.”  Speaking on the matter in a statement […] The post To proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Group Denounces Mgbeke’s Allegations Against Kogi Central Senator Natasha

A pressure group, Action Collective, has condemned the recent accusations made by Professor Mgbeke against the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling Mgbeke a “well-known serial liar and betrayer” who uses corporate activism for personal gain. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, the group expressed its […]

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8 h. ago Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal read more Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

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8 h. ago Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source

From Sola Ojo, Abuja A credible source within the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has alleged an orchestrated ethnic campaign against the agency’s Director General, Prof. Charles Anosike. Speaking anonymously on Monday, the source claimed that a group posing as the Joint Action Congress (JAC) of NiMet is falsely calling for Anosike’s removal to destabilise the […] The post Fifth columnists using phantom unions to wage ethnic war against NiMet DG Anosike – NiMet source appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has detained a groom and his friends for allegedly forcing the bride into non-consensual sexual activity, which resulted in her death. As stated by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, the incident happened on April 26, 2025, around 10 pm. A statement issued to the press in […] The post Groom, Three Friends Arrested As Bride Dies Following Forced Sexual Assault In Jigawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex

Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a 34-year-old daughter of Frank Nneji, the owner of ABC Transport, has claimed that the Nigeria Police Force declared her wanted without ever inviting her, notifying her, or informing her of any petition filed against her. The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja recently released a Special Police Gazette […] The post ABC Transport Owner’s Daughter Accuses Police Of Declaring Her Wanted Without Prior Notice, Alleges Ex-Fiancé’s Blackmail appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has once again criticized the conduct of the last general elections, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of manipulating the process. Speaking during an interview with news men on Sunday, Okonkwo alleged that the votes declared for the Labour Party candidate were not […] The post INEC Manipulated Labour Party’s 2023 Election Votes – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Attorney General of the Federation, and other parties in a contract breach suit filed by Anchor Dataware Solutions Limited to maintain the status quo pending the resolution of the case. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the preservative order […] The post Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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