68 m. ago Court orders Lagos socialite to begin drug trafficking case defence

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the no-case submission filed by Lagos socialite, Mrs. Funmilola Ogbuaya, popularly known as Ariket, in her ongoing drug trafficking trial. Justice Deinde Dipeolu ruled on Monday that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against Ogbuanya, necessitating that she open her defence. Ogbuanya is facing Read More

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2 h. ago Man deported in error gets reprieve as US Supreme Court halts deadline

The United States Supreme Court on Monday temporarily paused a deadline that required the return of Kilmar Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador last month, CNN reports. Chief Justice John Roberts granted the “administrative stay,” a move that will extend the deadline until the court hands down a more fulsome decision in Read More

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3 h. ago N8.3bn fraud: EFCC arraigns Bauchi accountant general, others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a Bureau de Change Operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case, Read More

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4 h. ago Stakeholders lament vaccine funding delays, urge local production

Stakeholders on Monday urged the Federal Government to urgently release outstanding vaccine funds and ramp up investment in local vaccine production. They warned that funding delays are threatening Nigeria’s immunisation efforts and endangering the lives of millions of children. They said this at a press conference on immunisation financing in Abuja, themed “Future of immunisation Read More

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6 h. ago Peter Obi still in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement leader

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection. Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme Read More

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10 h. ago Petitioners Ask Court To Compel EFCC To Probe AFN Officials Over Fraud Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been summoned to the Federal High Court in Abuja following allegations of misappropriation and corruption within the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). The Incorporated Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative has submitted a petition calling for an investigation of the president of the AFN, Tonobok […]

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12 h. ago PICTORIAL: Policemen Celebrate Maiden National Police Day In Abuja

Nigeria on Monday marked the maiden edition of the National Police Day at Eagle Square, Abuja, in a colourful ceremony that brought together top security officials, dignitaries, and members of the public. The event marked the first official observance of National Police Day slated for April 7, an annual commemoration institutionalised by President Bola Tinubu […]

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12 h. ago Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has donated N50 million to support the families of vigilantes killed and those injured during an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Sunday, April 6. The governor made the announcement on Monday during a condolence visit to Yola District in Augie Local Government Area, […] The post Kebbi governor donates N50 million to families of vigilantes killed in Lakurawa attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as two rival factions within the read more Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

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13 h. ago Abure, Obi call separate LP NEC meetings after S’Court judgment

The battle for the control of the Labour Party took a different twist on Monday after the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi election simultaneously called for separate meetings of the National Executive Committee to discuss the future of the party following Friday’s judgement by the Supreme Read More

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24 h. ago Zion movement founder distances self from blogger’s detention saga

The founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Ebuka Obi, has denied claims of being behind the continued detention of controversial blogger, Chizorom Ofoegbu, popularly known as “Ijele Speaks.” The Zion founder had sued Ofoegbu before a Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations of threats to life. However, he claimed that Ofoegbu was initially granted Read More

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25 h. ago Families lament as cases against dismissed policemen stall in court

Families of victims allegedly killed by dismissed policemen, Corporal Aremu Musiliu, and Inspector Dikko Usman, have expressed frustration at the delay in concluding the case against the officers. A mother of four, Mrs Comfort Udoh was allegedly shot and killed by Corporal Musiliu at Isheri Bus Stop when returning from church, while Inspector Usman was Read More

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25 h. ago Lynched travellers: Kano, Edo govts to hold victims’ compensation talks

The Kano State Government has exclusively told The PUNCH that it will soon enter talks with its Edo counterpart to determine the financial compensation for families of the 16 travellers who were killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State last month. The state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, though did Read More

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29 h. ago Osun APC accuses Adeleke of plotting ‘judicial coup’ to reinstate PDP LG chairmen

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of plotting to use a court order to reinstate local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on behalf of the leadership of the party on Sunday, ex-Osun Information Commissioner, Mr Sunday Akere, said the Read More

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31 h. ago FCT Police Arrest Two Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles After Gun Battle

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbers terrorising the nation’s capital. SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Sunday that the arrest came in response to a distress call on March 27 about an “ongoing robbery” at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II. She stated that […] The post FCT Police Arrest Two Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Vehicles After Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Police Foil Armed Robbery Attack On Abuja Estate, Arrest 2 Suspects

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have foiled armed robbery attack at Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja, and arrested two suspects in the process. LEADERSHIP learnt that the suspects: Rabiu Jubril and Ibrahim Isa, both residents of Tipper Garage, Jahi, had attacked the estate with arms and tried carting away vehicles before operatives […]

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34 h. ago Viral video: CP orders detention of policemen caught assaulting man in Delta

By John Ogunsemore The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has ordered disciplinary action against some policemen and officers caught assaulting a young man in a viral video. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in an X post on Sunday. A netizen, @ChuksEricE had taken to […] The post Viral video: CP orders detention of policemen caught assaulting man in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Itsekiri group rejects INEC’s ward delineation, threatens legal action

The Itsekiri Nation has rejected the proposed ward delineation report released by the Independent National Electoral Commission in Delta State, warning that it will challenge the exercise in court if implemented. Secretary of the Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, Mr Amorighoye Mene, made this known during a press conference on Sunday in Asaba, alongside other members Read More

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45 h. ago Despite ban, children hustle at construction sites, dangerous Lagos streets to survive

Despite the official ban on child labour in Lagos, many children still toil at construction sites and engage in other perilous jobs in the shadows of the city’s dangerous streets just to support their families. SODIQ OJUROUNGBE, in this report, explores their daily fight for survival—heartbreaking stories of sacrifice and resilience amid harsh realities Every Read More

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46 h. ago Abia gov rules out senatorial ambition, plans retirement after tenure

Abia Governor, Alex Otti, has firmly ruled out any plans to contest for a Senate seat after his tenure ends. He made the declaration on Saturday during a reception held in his honour by the Anambra Development Unions Association, Aba branch. Otti dismissed speculations of a senatorial ambition, describing the rumours as baseless and misleading. Read More

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