6 h. ago Court remands 6 men over alleged breach of peace, unlawful gathering

A Grade A Customary Court at Mapo in Ibadan has remanded six men standing trial for alleged breach of public peace, following their inability to meet their bail conditions. The defendants are Ismail Oladipupo, Ridwan Raji, Biodun Gbadamosi, Usman Mohammed, Samuel Olowu, and Sunday Akande Due to their inability to meet bail, the court president, […] The post Court remands 6 men over alleged breach of peace, unlawful gathering appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Diddy Opts For Trial After Rejecting Plea Deal In Racketeering, Sex Trafficking Case

American music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has declined a plea offer from U.S. federal prosecutors, choosing instead to face trial on serious criminal charges. During a court hearing on Thursday, Combs—also widely recognized as P. Diddy—confirmed to Judge Arun Subramanian that he was turning down the proposed deal that could have significantly reduced […] The post Diddy Opts For Trial After Rejecting Plea Deal In Racketeering, Sex Trafficking Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Bamise: Court sentences Lagos BRT driver to death by hanging

By Seyi Babalola Justice Serifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Friday, convicted and sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, to death by hanging for the murder of one of his passengers, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. The trial Judge gave the judgment on Friday. In […] The post Bamise: Court sentences Lagos BRT driver to death by hanging appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Diddy Combs Rejects Plea Deal Ahead Of Monday Sex Trafficking Trial

Embattled United States music mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has formally rejected the US government’s offer to plead guilty and spare himself the possibility of a prolonged prison sentence. This is as the jury selection in the long-awaited trial is set to begin on Monday, coincidentally the same day as the Met Gala, the glittering charity […]

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25 h. ago Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The small village of Ungwan Kanawa, Tankaru in Dutsen-Abba Ward in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State reeled from the devastation of a measles outbreak recently, with heartbreaking stories emerging from families who rejected life-saving vaccinations due to deep-seated myth, mistrust and misinformation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) […] The post Pain of ignorance: How I lost four children to measles – Kaduna mother appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago APC dismisses critics ahead of FBI file release on President Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected concerns from opposition figures regarding the upcoming release of Federal Bureau of read more APC dismisses critics ahead of FBI file release on President Tinubu

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32 h. ago Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation

•Rejects airport concession, 50% IGR deduction By Chinelo Obogo The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has said it will declare an industrial action against Turkish Airlines over its alleged victimisation of union members. NUATE President, Ben Nnabue, issued the warning during his address at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebrations. He accused Turkish Airlines’ […] The post Union threatens strike against Turkish Airlines over alleged victimisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Tiv farmers from eight communities in Obi Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, staged a protest on Thursday, May 1, against the alleged forceful seizure of their ancestral farmlands by the state government. The protesters, from Ayakeke, Osula, China, Shankodi, Udugh, Ikychiha, Utsuwa, and Daura, demanded justice and urged Governor Abdullahi Sule […] The post Tiv farmers in Obi protest alleged land seizure, reject Sule’s plea for dialogue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Portable Escapes Jail After Paying N30,000 Fine For Assault Conviction

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, avoided a three-month jail term by opting to pay the court-imposed fine of N30,000. A court presided over by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo in Ifo, Ogun State, on Tuesday sentenced singer Portable to three months in prison for assault, offering him the option of a N30,000 […] The post Portable Escapes Jail After Paying N30,000 Fine For Assault Conviction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Court convicts blogger for cyberbullying MFM founder, Dr Olukoya

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos has convicted a blogger, Adewale Ajimisogbe, for cyberbullying and libelling the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya. Ajimisogbe pleaded guilty to the charges following a plea bargain agreement he entered into with the police. He, […] The post Court convicts blogger for cyberbullying MFM founder, Dr Olukoya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago NPFL: Amapakabo Calls For Focus As Abia Warriors Push For Continental Ticket

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has urged his players to focus on securing a top three finish this season. The Umuahia-based club moved to third position on the NPFL table following a 3-1 over Shooting Stars in Umuahia on Sunday. Amakapabo expressed optimism that his team will get the points needed in the remaining […]

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69 h. ago Court Convicts Blogger For Cyberbullying MFM Founder Olukoya

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted a blogger, Adewale Ajimisogbe, for cyberbullying the founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya. Ajimisogbe pleaded guilty to the charges following a plea bargain agreement he entered into with the Police. He, along with a former MFM […]

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2 d. ago Traditional Leader Condemns Rumours Against Olu Of Warri, Itsekiri Community

The Oritsewa of Warri Kingdom and a Crown Prince of Etikan Kingdom in Ondo State, Chief Godday Erewa, has firmly dismissed reports linking the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to an alleged arms procurement deal with a British Army officer. The prominent Warri traditional leader has described the claims, which surfaced on certain online […]

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3 d. ago Prioritise Trade Facilitation To Boost Productive Sector, Manufacturers Urge Govt

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the government to prioritise improved trade facilitation measures to address the current constraints hindering the optimum peformance of the productive  sector. The Association stated this, while expressing deep concerns over reported plans by the Nigeria Customs Service to reintroduce the four per cent Free-on-Board Levy. They […]

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3 d. ago World Bank Reconsiders Exploiting Nuclear Energy Projects Funding In Africa

The World Bank is considering support for nuclear energy as part of a broader push to expand access to affordable and reliable energy, particularly across Africa. In its 111th meeting, the Development Committee urged the World Bank to explore ‘further options for increased affordable and reliable energy access, including potential support for nuclear energy.’ This […]

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3 d. ago Terrorism: FG’s witness testifies privately as trial of IPOB leader Kanu begins

The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the Biafra nation agitator, on terrorism charges brought by the federal government, began on Tuesday read more Terrorism: FG’s witness testifies privately as trial of IPOB leader Kanu begins

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3 d. ago Convicted Italian Cardinal Becciu Opts Out Of Conclave For Pope Election

A cardinal who was convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican, Giovanni Angelo Becciu, on Tuesday, said that he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new Pope. Becciu, formerly one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican, was ordered by Pope Francis in 2020 to resign the “rights and […]

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3 d. ago Nigerians to benefit from Bühler’s courses in rice milling and optical sorting

The Bühler Grain Processing Innovation Centre (GPIC) has launched new courses focused on rice milling and optical sorting, for individuals read more Nigerians to benefit from Bühler’s courses in rice milling and optical sorting

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3 d. ago Nnamdi Kanu: Court Grants FG’s Request To Hide Witnesses’ Identities, Allows Them Testify Behind Closed Doors Over Security Fears

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the federal government permission to shield its witnesses in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), facing terrorism charges. The government argued that the identities of the witnesses should be protected for security reasons, as the case […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: Court Grants FG’s Request To Hide Witnesses’ Identities, Allows Them Testify Behind Closed Doors Over Security Fears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged Theft: Defendants ask Judge to disqualify herself over alleged bias

From Godwin Tsa Abuja Defendants in a case of criminal conspiracy and theft of gold jewelry valued at N300 million pending at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court have asked the presiding judge, Justice Njideka Chioma Nwosu-Iheme to disqualify herself from conducting the trial over alleged bias. The defendants, Rukhayat Usman Abbeyson, Lauretu Ahmed, […] The post Alleged Theft: Defendants ask Judge to disqualify herself over alleged bias appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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