73 m. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has denied claims that he dismissed the nurse who allegedly treated his son before his death. Aloba’s statement is a reaction to allegations made by Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, during a February 19 interview with media personality Chudity. Wunmi alleged that after she […] The post Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Lagos has turned down the bid to stop the hearing of the corruption allegations against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Giving his ruling on Wednesday, Oshodi dismissed Emefiele’s request to recuse himself from the trial, noting that the allegations […] The post Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Australia: Religious parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter denied insulin

Tribune Online Australia: Religious parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter denied insulin Believing she could be resurrected, sect members delayed notifying authorities for 36 hours after her death. Jason Struhs defended his beliefs, telling the court, “Elizabeth is only sleeping, and I will see her again.” Australia: Religious parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter denied insulin Tribune Online

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7 h. ago UPDATED: Judge rejects request to withdraw from Emefiele’s trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has dismissed a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering his ruling on Wednesday, Justice Oshodi held that the allegations of bias raised by the defence were unsubstantiated, stating Read More

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25 h. ago Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport

By Chinelo Obogo Air Peace has issued a rebuttal against a report by some online platforms alleging that its Chairman, Allen Onyema, was stranded for over 24 hours at the Ekiti State airport due to navigational problems. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, dismissed the claims as false, misleading, and a deliberate […] The post Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Elders’ Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Benue North-West Senatorial District of Benue state, have expressed concerns over recent developments in the political landscape of the state. The elders who condemned, in strong terms, the “purported removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese […] The post Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago US: Federal judge declines temporarily restoring AP’s full access to White House

Tribune Online US: Federal judge declines temporarily restoring AP’s full access to White House The news organisation sought the order after Trump revoked its access in response to its continued use of the term “Gulf of Mexico,” rather than adopting his preferred “Gulf of America.” US: Federal judge declines temporarily restoring AP’s full access to White House Tribune Online

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34 h. ago MohBad: Nurse to face trial as court clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry, PrimeBoy

The Magistrate Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, on Tuesday, acquitted popular musician, Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly called Naira Marley, in relation to the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad. Channels TV reports that Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, who read and implemented the legal advice issued by the Directorate of Public Prosecution, Lagos, said Read More

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35 h. ago An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1)

Tribune Online An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1) Last week, the Nigerian Bar Association organized a State of the Nation session on local government autonomy and the effect of the judgment of the Supreme Court. This is how it should be, for lawyers to be directly involved in the affairs of the nation with a view to influencing them for the benefit of […] An analysis of the role of state and local government leaders:Challenges and problems (1) Tribune Online

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36 h. ago My Ministerial Appointment Was Denied By Tinubu Not NASS – El

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that his ministerial appointment was not rejected by the National Assembly, but by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that in August 2023, the Senate withheld the confirmation of El-Rufai as a ministerial nominee, citing security reports from the State Security Service for the action. But speaking on […] The post My Ministerial Appointment Was Denied By Tinubu Not NASS – El-Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Court To Rule On Emefiele’s Motion Asking Judge To Hand Off Trial February 26

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja yesterday fixed February 26 for ruling on whether to hand off the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Oshodi adjourned for ruling after Emefiele’s counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused them of bias and […]

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37 h. ago Prince Heads To Apex Over Appeal Court’s Judgment On Oba Ghandi

One of the contestants to the throne of Soun of Ogbomoso, Prince Kabir Olaoye, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge last Tuesday’s Court of Appeal’s judgement affirming the selection of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun. Kabir had filed a suit in 2022 to challenge the nomination and selection of the then-Prince Olaoye as Soun-elect, […]

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38 h. ago Yoon’s fate hangs as South Korea holds final impeachment hearing

South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was facing his final impeachment hearing on Tuesday before judges decide whether to formally remove him from office over his disastrous martial law declaration. Yoon’s short-lived suspension of civilian rule plunged democratic South Korea into political turmoil, and he was removed from office by parliament in December. After Read More

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42 h. ago Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun

Stern-looking and heavily armed security personnel were visible at strategic points on major roads in Osogbo and major towns in Osun State yesterday. There had been contention between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Court of Appeal judgment in respect of the sacked APC council chairmen and councillors. […] The post Armed security operatives mount road blocks on major roads, council secretariats in Osun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawal

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi  of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja from his ongoing trial over alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud. Emefiele’s legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused the judge of bias and urged him to recuse Read More

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44 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court admits American int’l school’s account statement

The N80.2bn fraud trial of former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, continued on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the prosecution calling two witnesses and tendering a number of documents. Among the documents tendered and admitted as exhibits by the court were the statement of account of the Kogi State Government Read More

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46 h. ago EU eases sanctions on Syria’s economy to support reconstruction

The European Union on Monday eased sanctions on Syria’s energy, transport, and banking sectors in a bid to help the country’s reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Syria’s new leaders have been clamouring for the West to ease sanctions imposed on Assad’s regime during the civil war. But Europe and other powers have been Read More

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53 h. ago Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness Against Ex

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, presented its first witness against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the alleged N80.2bn fraud trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The EFCC filed a 19-count charge against Bello, bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune […]

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