5 h. ago Court Approves Mohbad’s Father’s Request To Challenge Naira Marley’s Clearance In Death Case

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has authorised Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of the late artist Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), to legally challenge the Director of Public Prosecutions’ advisory that cleared Naira Marley (Azeez Fashola) and others of any alleged role in his son’s passing. On Friday, Justice Taiwo Olatokun, who oversaw the proceedings, […] The post Court Approves Mohbad’s Father’s Request To Challenge Naira Marley’s Clearance In Death Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana

Ghanaian singer Charles Mensah, better known as Shatta Wale, has had his discrimination case against his home country dismissed by the ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting in Osborne, Lagos State. Judgment was delivered by the court in case number ECW/CCJ/APP/25/24. The lawsuit was brought by the musician against the Republic of Ghana and its Gaming […] The post ECOWAS Court Rules Against Shatta Wale In Discrimination Lawsuit Against Ghana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 for ruling on EFCC’s request

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling in the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to cross-examine its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon, in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.  Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 for ruling on EFCC’s request appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 25 Ivorian Nationals

The police headquarters in the nation’s capital has announced the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and the rescue of 25 Ivorian citizens in sting operations across the country. This followed an official request from the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abidjan which led to the rescue of the 25 Ivorian citizens including Ladji Yoa Pierre, […]

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10 h. ago 2025 UTME: 41, 027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed – JAMB

•Says 50 caught cheating From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, provided details of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results it released earlier in the week. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference in Abuja, noted that as earlier approved by the Minister of Education, […] The post 2025 UTME: 41, 027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed – JAMB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Lagos Govt Assures Support For Families Of Deceased Workers With N978.6m Payout

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with LASACO Assurance Plc, on Friday presented cheques worth N978.62 million to 510 beneficiaries, providing insurance death benefits to the families of deceased public servants. The initiative was led by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, who emphasized that the payment was intended to offer relief to the […] The post Lagos Govt Assures Support For Families Of Deceased Workers With N978.6m Payout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Fire Razes Foam Factory In Oyo, Destroys Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed, following a fire outbreak that occurred at a foam factory in Oyo town, in Oyo State. It was gathered that the inferno erupted at Global Crystal Foam Nigeria Limited, Oko-Oba Area, Akinmorin Road in Oyo. Confirming the unfortunate incident on Friday, General Manager of Oyo State Fire […] The post Fire Razes Foam Factory In Oyo, Destroys Properties Worth Millions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Babymama Vows To Go To Jail Over Continued Neglect

Controversy has once again trailed Nigerian nightlife promoter Cubana Chief Priest, following a fresh outburst from Hellen Ati, the Kenyan woman who previously accused him of fathering her child and walking away from his responsibilities. In a viral video on Friday, Hellen didn’t hold back as she criticised the socialite for allegedly neglecting both her […] The post Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Babymama Vows To Go To Jail Over Continued Neglect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Federal Gov’t Tasks NIESV On Challenges In Real Estate Sector

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) to address the challenges in the real estate sector and position it for international investment. President Tinubu gave the charge at the 55th Annual Conference of the Institute with the theme: “Transform, Invest, Drive: Optimising Real Estate Finance and Taxation” […]

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18 h. ago Alleged fraud: Again absence of interpreter stalls trial of ex

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja For the third consecutive times, the trial of the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman has been stalled due to the absence of an interpreter for the proceedings. Before this development, the EFCC presented its witnesses, who gave their testimony before the court went into a trial-within-trial. Justice James Omotosho had, […] The post Alleged fraud: Again absence of interpreter stalls trial of ex-Power Minister, Mamman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday, provided details of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results it released earlier in the week.  JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, at a press conference in Abuja, noted that as earlier approved by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, […] The post 2025 UTME: 41,027 underage candidates registered, 467 passed, 50 caught cheating appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Seplat pegs exchange rate for final, special dividend at $/N1,609.6

Seplat Energy Plc has confirmed that $/1,609.6357 naira is the exchange rate applicable in determining both the final and special read more Seplat pegs exchange rate for final, special dividend at $/N1,609.6

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24 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has fixed June 26 for ruling on the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “cross-examine” its own witness, Nicholas Ojehomon in the alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite […] The post Yahaya Bello: Court fixes June 26 to rule on EFCC’s request to ‘cross-examine’ own witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital has granted the Action Alliance (AA) an order for substituted service of contempt form (Form 49) on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. The Action Alliance and some members of the party had […] The post Court grants Action Alliance order to serve INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form through substituted service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court Adjourns To June 26 For Ruling On EFFC’s Request To Cross

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of the alleged money laundering case instituted against the immediate-past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to June 26, 27 and July 4 and 5, for ruling on the request by the prosecution to “cross-examine” the 3rd […]

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26 h. ago Kano Approves N2m For Compensation To Communities Affected By Road Project

The Kano state government has approved over N2 million in compensation for communities affected by the Kabuga to Dayi federal road project. The state commissioner for Special Duties, Nasiru Garo, said the affected communities include those in the Ungoggo, Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, and Gwarzo Local Government Areas, respectively. While briefing affected community members, the […]

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26 h. ago 10 Remanded In Correctional Centre Over Rape Of Physically Challenged Girl

The chief magistrate court, sitting on Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Kaduna has ordered 10 suspects to be remanded in the correctional facility for raping a 16-year-old physically challenged girl in Likoro village, Kudan local government area of Kaduna State. Although the suspects are 11 in number,  it was, however, gathered that the 11th suspect was still […]

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28 h. ago Federal Gov’t Will Tackle Erosion, Boost Rail, Gas In Anambra – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu pledged on Thursday in Awka to address key developmental challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast region. These include erosion, underutilisation of gas reserves and Anambra’s exclusion from the National Rail Master Plan. Speaking at a civic reception held at Alex Ekwueme Square during his state visit, President Tinubu, in a statement […]

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28 h. ago Otudeko: Court adjourns to allow for continuation of settlement talks

By Lukman Olabiyi The Federal High Court, Lagos, has adjourned until June 11, for continuation of settlement talks, in a suit against Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko and others. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke adjourned the case for report of settlement, following an information by first defence counsel, Mr Bode Olanipekun (SAN), that parties were […] The post Otudeko: Court adjourns to allow for continuation of settlement talks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Implement Pension Increment For Retirees, PenCom Charges Sanwo

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to extend periodic pension increases currently enjoyed by Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) retirees to those under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to boost their monthly pensions. The director-general of PenCom,  Omolola Oloworaran, made the request during a courtesy visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu […]

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