36 m. ago Canadian judge an ignoramus – APC fires back over ‘terrorist party’ comment

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit back at Justice Phuong Ngo of the Federal Court of Canada, calling him an ‘ignoramus’ after he labelled the party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) terrorist organisations. The exchange comes after a ruling that classified APC and the PDP as terrorist organisations was upheld by the Canadian […] The post Canadian judge an ignoramus – APC fires back over ‘terrorist party’ comment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it will arraign 23 suspected internet fraudsters at a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday. On Thursday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale revealed that the 23 individuals scheduled for arraignment are among 93 people apprehended on Sunday at a hotel located within the Olusegun […] The post EFCC To Arraign 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters Arrested At Hotel In Obasanjo Library In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls ,who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Enugu state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO)Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement , yesterday that the victims, […] The post Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert

By Abel Leonard, Lafia Nigerian deep-tech researcher, Destiny Ogwuche, has called on innovators, policymakers and investors to embrace bold, brilliant and science-driven innovation capable of tackling global challenges in energy, health, climate, and food security. Ogwuche, a doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Golden Gate University, California, stressed that most consumer technology trends today amount […] The post Nigeria must embrace bold, brilliant innovation to tackle global issues – Expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition

By Paul Nwokocha Fifteen-year-old Davina Phillips of Bloombreeds School, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged the overall winner of the 2025 Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. The Chief Examiner, Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo, said after going through the submissions, the best five essays were selected and a second physical round […] The post 3 students emerge winners of Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Board Chairman of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, said President Bola Tinubu has granted an approval for a Channel Management Company to tackle the challenge of dredging at the Calabar Port. Senator Adeyeye made the disclosure after concluding a tour of the Calabar Port and also interfacing […] The post Tinubu approves firm for dredging of Calabar Port – Senator Adeyeye appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

At the UN International Youth Day celebration, speakers, innovators, and changemakers push for youth-led solutions to the SDGs. The Regal read more S.M.I.L.E Youth Leadership Summit 2025 Challenges Young Nigerians: Lead Now, Not Later

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19 h. ago Liverpool Man Accused Of Football Parade Crash Faces 24 New Charges

The 31 charges in total now filed involve 29 victims, aged between six months and 77, the court heard. The post Liverpool Man Accused Of Football Parade Crash Faces 24 New Charges appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, on Wednesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu will continue to strengthen the read more Drug war: Why President Tinubu‘ll continue to strengthen NDLEA – Ribadu

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21 h. ago Canada To Deport Nigerian Politician, Denies Him Asylum For Being Ex

A Canadian Federal Court has declared Nigeria’s two leading political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organisations. According to Peoples Gazette, the judgment, delivered by Justice Phuong Ngo on June 17, 2025, dismissed Mr. Egharevba’s appeal against Canada’s Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) decision. On Thursday, August 14, […] The post Canada To Deport Nigerian Politician, Denies Him Asylum For Being Ex-APC, PDP Member As Court Declares Both Political Parties As Terrorist Groups appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch

Tribune Online Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch An Ogun State High Court sitting in Sagamu has ordered one Olugbenga Somade to obey a previous court order by not parading himself as the Akufon of Idarika in the Iperu-Remo area of the state. Stop parading yourself as Akufon of Idarika, Court orders deposed Ogun monarch Tribune Online

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24 h. ago VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo

Tribune Online VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo According to him, Tinubu’s leadership has addressed the nation’s economic challenges, pointing to the recently assented tax reform bills as evidence of progress. VIDEO: I’ll deliver 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027 — Gov Okpebholo Tribune Online

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24 h. ago An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

ǼLEX LITIGATION NOTES ǼLEX is pleased to have successfully represented General Electric International Operations Nigeria Limited (GEION), the Appellant, Appeal read more An order referring parties to arbitration and staying proceedings sine die is an interlocutory decision requiring the leave of the court

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25 h. ago Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Chapter of the Gender-Based Violence/Child Protection Response Team (SGBV/RT) has urged the Nigeria Police and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end what it described as a “hide-and-seek game” and immediately prosecute Fausiyya Rabo over the alleged trafficking, abuse, and torture of […] The post Sokoto GBV team presses police, NAPTIP over child abuse case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago $250bn African Pensions Fund To Address Gap In Oil & Gas Sector

The critical funding challenges facing oil and gas companies in Africa can be partially offset if the continent’s $250 billion pension fund assets are deployed to finance essential oil and gas projects. African leaders have also been urged to recapitalise the region’s over 1,000 financial institutions and national development banks to ensure their funds are […]

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25 h. ago Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, that the victims, 18-year-old Miracle […] The post Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, upholding the read more Appeal court reinstates Ararume, cancels n5bn damages against NNPC

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26 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Black Spot Raid

The Anambra State Police Command has conducted a raid on a black spot in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, resulting in the arrest of six suspects, including a woman. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesman for the state police command, stated in a press release on Wednesday that the operation was carried out on Tuesday […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspected Cultists In Black Spot Raid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Keffi Jailbreak: Governor Sule Decries Congestion At Facility

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has called for expeditious action on cases awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday, following a jailbreak where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting trial in the facility are those whose […]

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