7 h. ago Is oil resumption or genuine sympathy reason for presidential pardon of Ogoni 9?

… As MOSOP, others insist on exoneration, not pardon The presidential pardon granted the Ogoni-9 led by the late Ken read more Is oil resumption or genuine sympathy reason for presidential pardon of Ogoni 9?

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8 h. ago “Peter Obi Endorsed Those Destabilizing Him” — Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts LP Leadership

Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent Labour Party (LP) figure and spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has alleged that Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the LP, is acting as an agent of the Tinubu-led federal government to destabilize Obi and weaken the party. Speaking in an interview issued on Saturday, Okonkwo claimed Abure […] The post “Peter Obi Endorsed Those Destabilizing Him” — Kenneth Okonkwo Blasts LP Leadership appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Osun LG: APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention To Avert Violence

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prevent those allegedly planning to cause trouble over last week ruling of a Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on the 2022 local government elections conducted in the state. Oyintiloye made the plea on Sunday in […]

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9 h. ago Osun LG Verdict: APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention To Avert Violence

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to prevent those allegedly planning to cause trouble over last week ruling of a Court of Appeal, Akure Division, on the 2022 local government elections conducted in the state. Oyintiloye made the plea on Sunday in […]

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10 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Sets June 19 For Natasha’s Arraignment Amid Witness Credibility Saga

The Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has fixed June 19, 2025, for the arraignment of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a defamation case brought against her by the Federal Government on behalf of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. The arraignment, which was initially set for June […]

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11 h. ago Akwa Ibom community condemns reports on tinkered map of riverine areas

From Isaac Job, Uyo Ibeno coastal community in Akwa Ibom state have condemned recent media reports alleging that the controversial new map by the Akwa Ibom state government has changed the old boundaries around coastal oil bearing communities in the state . Reacting to the incident at the weekend, the Ulok Ulok Progressive Assembly of […] The post Akwa Ibom community condemns reports on tinkered map of riverine areas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Dealer Over Vandalised Power Equipment In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Mr. Maduka, for allegedly dealing in vandalised electric equipment. Maduka, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was arrested at Fegge area of Onitsha over the weekend following a tip off.   SP Ikenga said bags of vandalised […]

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11 h. ago Ebonyi: Outrage as murder suspect allegedly shielded by DSS officer walks free

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The people of Umuka community in Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are demanding justice over the murder of a young woman, allegedly last seen in the custody of a local youth. The suspect is alleged to be walking free following protection by his relative who works in the […] The post Ebonyi: Outrage as murder suspect allegedly shielded by DSS officer walks free appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Davido Backs Out Of London Show Featuring 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Cites Production Concerns

Nigerian artist Davido has revealed he will not be headlining the upcoming concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where he was expected to share the stage with Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent. The concert is slated for July 3, but in a statement posted on Instagram on Saturday, the Unavailable crooner explained that […] The post Davido Backs Out Of London Show Featuring 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Cites Production Concerns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal

Tribune Online Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal Landlords and owners of land in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have raised an alarm over an alleged move by the Olokunjuwon family to embark on the enforcement of the court order despite the pendency of an appeal at the Supreme Court. Ondo GRA landlords kick against enforcement of Court order despite appeal Tribune Online

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15 h. ago APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South-South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has called for urgent regulatory intervention in Nigeria’s aviation sector, condemning what he described as the “dubious and unjust” treatment of passengers. In a statement issued in Abuja, Agbomhere recalled that an airline, operating with impunity, allegedly refused […] The post APC chieftain demands NCAA overhaul over passenger extortion claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Court Jails Canada Returnee For Assaulting Lagos Govt Worker

A Magistrate Court sitting in Oshodi area of Lagos State has sentenced one 52-year-old man, identified as Morufudeen Idowu, to three months in prison for assaulting an official of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps at Ojota. It was gathered that Mr. Idowu was arrested on Friday, after he assaulted a KAI official who cautioned […] The post Court Jails Canada Returnee For Assaulting Lagos Govt Worker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago FCT Police launch investigation into viral harassment allegation video

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has commenced an investigation into a viral video circulating on social media. read more FCT Police launch investigation into viral harassment allegation video

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20 h. ago How online court sitting, reform brought transparency to justice sector in Borno

Five years ago, the Borno State Judicial Council embarked on the reformation of the state judicial system at the instance read more How online court sitting, reform brought transparency to justice sector in Borno

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22 h. ago Tiger Base: RULAAC tackles Imo govt, calls police unit torture chamber

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri A civil society group, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called for the immediate closure of the Imo State Anti-Kidnapping Unit (Tiger Base) of the Imo Police Command. RULAAC also called for the investigation of the officers of the unit over alleged extra-judicial killings, torture, extortion and illegal […] The post Tiger Base: RULAAC tackles Imo govt, calls police unit torture chamber appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago S’Court Condemns Mischievous Reports Against Justices, Judiciary

The Supreme Court has again deplored the peddling of falsehoods and mischievous reports against its justices and the judiciary. The apex Court threatened that it would no longer tolerate deliberate falsehoods that undermine the integrity of justices and the judiciary. In reaction to reports in social media that one of its justices made a trip […]

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26 h. ago British teenager sues his parents for tricking him into travelling to Ghana

Tribune Online British teenager sues his parents for tricking him into travelling to Ghana A 14-year-old teenager recently won a legal battle against his parents in Britain whom he accused of tricking him into travelling to Ghana and preventing him from returning home, the country’s media reported. The unnamed teenager and his lawyers told a London Court of Appeal that a few years ago, he was tricked by his […] British teenager sues his parents for tricking him into travelling to Ghana Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River

The Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been blamed for the disruption of the commissioning of projects executed by the Federal Government in Calabar, the state capital. The incident, which happened on June 13, allegedly involved the destruction of structures prepared for the commissioning of  road projects executed by the Niger Delta Development […] The post Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Judiciary Under Fire: Supreme Court Warns Against Mischievous Allegations

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fiercely condemned what it described as “disturbing and false narratives” targeting one of its justices, reiterating that such mischievous reports will no longer be tolerated. This follows social media allegations that a justice visited Benin City in connection with a political case pending before the court. In a strongly […] The post Judiciary Under Fire: Supreme Court Warns Against Mischievous Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors

Tribune Online GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors The Acting Grand Khadi of Kano State, Kadi Mukhtar Muhammad Kunti, revealed that the event was organised to educate Shari’a Judges on new measures and rules introduced to reduce the burden of witnesses on survivors. GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors Tribune Online

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