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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8 h. ago Ghana’s debt burden seen falling sharply on economic expansion

Ghana’s debt burden will ease sharply this year as the economy expands and the government reins in spending after a read more Ghana’s debt burden seen falling sharply on economic expansion

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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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13 h. ago Awori Unity Cup: Lagos monarch charges Onigando FC for glory

Onigando of Igando land, King Lasisi Gbadamosi has primed Onigando FC for glory in the ongoing Awori Unity Cup hosted by the Olofin of Isheri-Mole Kingdom, King Sulaimon Adekunle Bamgbade with support from other notable Awori traditional rulers. This assertion was made ahead of the club semifinal clash against Igbesa United slated for today at […] The post Awori Unity Cup: Lagos monarch charges Onigando FC for glory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 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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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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25 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 Olubadan Suspends Two High Chiefs Over Alleged Land Grabbing

Paramount ruler of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has suspended two family chiefs and removed their traditional beads over land grabbing. It was gathered that the suspended chiefs are identified as Mogaji Kukula, Kamorudeen Kolawole of Kukula family, Oke – Ofa Baba Isale in Ibadan North East Local Government, and Mogaji Samsudeen Bello of Ekerin […] The post Olubadan Suspends Two High Chiefs Over Alleged Land Grabbing appeared first on Information 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 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 Reps Summon Ministers, CBN Gov, Others Over Contractors’ Payments

The House of Representatives has invited the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun; minister of budget and economic planning, Abubakar Bagudu; the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Yemi Cardoso; the accountant-general of the federation, Babatunde Ogunjimi, amongst others, over non-payment of contractors. This is as the House resolved […]

Politics

29 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 Taraba Judge Denies Involvement In Land Grabbing, Threat To life

A Taraba State High Court judge, Justice Ali Bappa has distanced himself and family from alleged plans to grab plots of land and accusation that he coordinated attack against a Jalingo-based businessman and politician, Alhaji Umaru Garba Alahsule. Justice Bappa made the denial on Thursday while speaking with journalists in his office, where he declared […]

Events

31 h. ago INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it was yet to take any decision on the protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) after the recent Supreme Court judgments. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, in a statement by Rotimi Oyekanmi, urged Nigerians to […] The post INEC yet to decide on LP, PDP leadership disagreements – Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has no legal power to control or regulate prices in a free market economy, reinforcing the constitutional right to unfettered market operations in Nigeria. The ruling, delivered by Justice James Omotosho, came in a suit filed by Multichoice […] The post Court rules FCCPC has no authority to regulate prices in free market economy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Defending the indefensible? Israel, Palestine, and the Ugandan Judge

On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice, sitting at The Hague, Netherlands, gave an Advisory Judgement in a read more Defending the indefensible? Israel, Palestine, and the Ugandan Judge

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34 h. ago Yahaya Bello: No Funds Transfer From Kogi Govt To Abuja School, EFCC Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, told Justice Emeka Nweze of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that neither the Kogi State Government nor any of its local governments ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American International School in Abuja as school fees. The 3rd […]

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35 h. ago No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja. A prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nicholas Ojehomon, has told the Federal High Court that neither Kogi State Government or any of its Local government ever transferred funds into the bank account of the American international School in Abuja as school fees. The witness further said […] The post No transfer of funds to American school account, by Kogi govt, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Family Dispute Raises Questions About Corporate Governance At Oriental Energy Resources Ltd

Contrary to the universal principles of corporate governance, there is a glaring evidence of absence of such in Oriental Energy Resources Limited as Court papers obtained in connection with the legal tussle between the children of Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammadu Indimi and Oriental Energy Resources Limited largely reveal same. Within the context of business, be it […]

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