1 hour ago Lagos Court Fines Iyabo Ojo N500,000, Dismisses Her ₦1bn Defamation Suit Against Fellow Actress Lizzy Anjorin

Justice Olabisi Akinlade of the Lagos State High Court, Osborne Division, has dismissed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo against her colleague Lizzy Anjorin, citing procedural flaws. The court further imposed a fine of ₦500,000 on Ojo’s counsel, Dr. Olabimpe Ajegbomogun, ordering the amount to be paid to Anjorin’s lawyer, […] The post Lagos Court Fines Iyabo Ojo N500,000, Dismisses Her ₦1bn Defamation Suit Against Fellow Actress Lizzy Anjorin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Raise Grid Electricity To 8500MW In 1 Year, Federal Gov’t Orders NISO

The federal government has given the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) the critical task of raising the national grid’s electricity capacity to 8,500 megawatts (MW) from the current over 5,500MW within the next 12 months. The director general of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayodeji Gbeleyi, who gave this charge on Wednesday […]

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3 h. ago South Korea’s Supreme Court acquits Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case

Tribune Online South Korea’s Supreme Court acquits Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case "The Supreme Court ruling clears a layer of legal uncertainty, which could be a long-term positive for Samsung.... South Korea’s Supreme Court acquits Samsung Chairman Lee in 2015 merger case Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Akutah Urges Staff Cooperative To Prioritise Housing, Investment Opportunities

Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah, MON, has encouraged NSC Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited members to prioritise real estate and other viable ventures to grow their financial stability and long-term wealth. Dr Akutah made the charge during the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the cooperative society, held at […]

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5 h. ago Lawyers drag Tinubu, AGF, others to court over Zamfara politics

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has been asked to compel President Bola  Tinubu, to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State over the security and political crisis in the state The suit filed by some public interest lawyers and the Incorporated Trustees One Love Foundation are further […] The post Lawyers drag Tinubu, AGF, others to court over Zamfara politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Zamfara Assembly Crisis: Lawyers Sue Tinubu, AGF, Others, Seek State Of Emergency

Some lawyers have approached a Federal High Court in Abuja For an order to compel President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State over the security challenges, community and legislative crises in the state. The plaintiffs in the suit are Reuben Boma, Okoro Nwadiegwu, and the Incorporated Trustees of One Love […]

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7 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of N335m, hospital, 5 filling stations to FG

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a final forfeiture of several assets, including N335 million, a hospital, five filling stations, among others, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf, moved the motion to the effect. Yusuf prayed the court […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of N335m, hospital, 5 filling stations to FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Science

8 h. ago MRA calls on FG to implement ECOWAS Court judgment on blasphemy laws

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent measures to implement and give full effect to the April 9, 2025 judgment of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which declared aspects of Kano State’s blasphemy laws a violation of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) […] The post MRA calls on FG to implement ECOWAS Court judgment on blasphemy laws appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Davnotch Open Championship: Organisers increase price money for winners

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Organisers of the fifth edition of the ongoing Davnotch Open Tennis Championship in Abuja have revealed that winners of the tournament will smile to the bank with an improved price money. President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, made the disclosure on Wednesday at a press conference in Abuja […] The post Davnotch Open Championship: Organisers increase price money for winners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago EFCC: Man jailed for failing to declare over N653m at Kano airport

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced Salisu Ahmad to prison for failing to declare large sums of foreign currency at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Ahmad was arrested on July 7, 2025, during a routine customs check while arriving from Saudi Arabia aboard […] The post EFCC: Man jailed for failing to declare over N653m at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago (VIDEO) Alleged fraud: Fayose eats Amala with construction workers to celebrate Court victory

Tribune Online (VIDEO) Alleged fraud: Fayose eats Amala with construction workers to celebrate Court victory Speaking while eating, he expressed gratitude for the judgment and said the workers represented his family, adding that the celebration was a way to give glory to God after seven years of trial. (VIDEO) Alleged fraud: Fayose eats Amala with construction workers to celebrate Court victory Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Appeal Court reverses N579bn stamp duty payment judgment in CBN’s favour

Tribune Online Appeal Court reverses N579bn stamp duty payment judgment in CBN’s favour The Appeal Court further concluded that NIPOST had no statutory authority to manage or collect stamp duties ..... Appeal Court reverses N579bn stamp duty payment judgment in CBN’s favour Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Speed Darlington Sues NAPTIP For ₦3bn For Declaring Him Wanted Over Confessed Rape Of Minor

Nigerian musician and entertainer Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, has taken legal action against the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), demanding ₦3 billion in damages over the agency’s move to list him as a wanted individual. The case, registered as FHC/ABJ/CS/1354/2025, was submitted to the Federal High Court […] The post Speed Darlington Sues NAPTIP For ₦3bn For Declaring Him Wanted Over Confessed Rape Of Minor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him

A Federal High Court in Lagos State has discharged the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on charges of money laundering and theft amounting to N6.9 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Wednesday, discharged Mr. Fayose after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court held […] The post Lagos Court Acquits Fayose Over Alleged N6.9bn Money Laundering Link To Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Court orders CCECC to pay N20m compensation to deceased staff’s family

Tribune Online Court orders CCECC to pay N20m compensation to deceased staff’s family The Judge held and added that a healthy and safe working environment was not provided for the deceased, which would have saved his life... Court orders CCECC to pay N20m compensation to deceased staff’s family Tribune Online

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20 h. ago NDPC asks Court to dismiss Meta’s suit over $32.8m data privacy fine

Tribune Online NDPC asks Court to dismiss Meta’s suit over $32.8m data privacy fine The plaintiff was alleged to be engaging in behavioural advertising without obtaining explicit consent of data subjects (users) NDPC asks Court to dismiss Meta’s suit over $32.8m data privacy fine Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Court acquits Ayodele Fayose of N6.9bn money laundering charge after seven years

A Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged and acquitted Ayodele Fayose, former Ekiti State governor, of money laundering and read more Court acquits Ayodele Fayose of N6.9bn money laundering charge after seven years

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23 h. ago JUST IN: Court frees Fayose, says no link to money laundering

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has been freed by the Federal High Court in Lagos in the case of money laundering and theft amounting to N6.9 billion. Fayose was discharged by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According […] The post JUST IN: Court frees Fayose, says no link to money laundering appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Court Strikes Out Application To Remove Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland

Chief judge of Kogi State and trial judge of High Court One sitting in Lokoja, Josiah Majebi, has struck out an application seeking enforcement of the removal of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijani Anaje. He awarded the sum of N200,000 as cost against the applicants. The application with number HCL/34/2024 sought the enforcement of an […]

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32 h. ago Experts seek end to war risk tag costing Nigeria $500m annually

•Urge global lobbying to scrap punitive surcharges By Steve Agbota                                    styvenchy@yahoo.com    Maritime and trade enthusiasts are genuinely worried over the scathing charges slapped on Nigerian shippers by offshore insurance firms despite the country being declared piracy-free since […] The post Experts seek end to war risk tag costing Nigeria $500m annually appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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