16 m. ago BREAKING: Hooded Witnesses To Give Evidence In Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has granted permission to the federal government for its witnesses to give evidence behind camera in the terrorism charges brought against the leader of the outlawed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The court granted the request on Tuesday while delivering ruling in […]

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27 m. ago Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the 82 Division Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Miss Hauwa Ali. In a related judgment, another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for […] The post Nigerian soldier sentenced to death for killing girlfriend in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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76 m. ago Military Court Sentences Soldier To Death For Killing Girlfriend

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters of 82 Division of Nigerian Army in Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend identified as Miss Hauwa Ali, in April 2024. The military court also sentenced another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf to 10 years imprisonment for […]

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92 m. ago Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma

By John Ogunsemore Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of CEO of Super TV, Michael Ataga, on Monday told a Lagos State High Court that she did not report the incident to the police because she feared being wrongly accused of killing him. Chidinma, a 300-level student of the University of Lagos, is […] The post Murder: Why I didn’t report Ataga’s death to police – Chidinma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Osinachi: Delta PPRO urges partners suffering domestic violence to flee

By John Ogunsemore Following the death sentence passed on late singer Osinachi’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, police spokesman in Delta State, SP Bright Edafe has advised against tolerating domestic violence in marriage. Daily Sun reports that Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Monday found Osinachi’s husband guilty […] The post Osinachi: Delta PPRO urges partners suffering domestic violence to flee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Relief as Shomolu LGA, Inspire Lagos slash food prices by 50%

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu With Nigeria’s economy under the strain of soaring inflation, many families have found their budgets stretched to breaking point. Basic food items that were once affordable have become out of reach for the average household. Determined to rewrite this narrative, the Convener of the Inspire Lagos Food Market, Abiola Adebajo, in partnership […] The post Relief as Shomolu LGA, Inspire Lagos slash food prices by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Court dismisses Emefiele’s application to recover seized Abuja estate

A federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Apo has dismissed an application filed by Godwin Emefiele, the former governor read more Court dismisses Emefiele’s application to recover seized Abuja estate

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13 h. ago Naira Redesign: Court Strikes Out N1bn Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele, CBN

The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo has struck out a N1 billion suit filed against former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, over the hardships that trailed the 2023 Naira redesign policy. The judge dismissed the suit filed by […]

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16 h. ago Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder

Peter Nwachukwu, the spouse of the late gospel artist Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, located in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The judgment was delivered on Monday by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme, who rejected Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court convicted him of culpable homicide […] The post Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced To Death By Hanging Over Singer’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel music sensation Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal read more Court sentences late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

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19 h. ago Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Attorney General of the Federation, and other parties in a contract breach suit filed by Anchor Dataware Solutions Limited to maintain the status quo pending the resolution of the case. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the preservative order […] The post Court orders parties to stay action in alleged contract breach suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Kano Judicial Commission Suspends 2 Court Registrars, Warns 2 Judges 

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against four court officials, suspending two registrars and issuing formal warnings to two judges of the Upper Sharia Court over misconduct. This was made known in a statement released by the Judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Ibrahim. Ibrahim disclosed that the decisions were reached during the Commission’s […]

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28 h. ago S’Court overturns federal high court ruling against Union bank in N22trn case

The Supreme Court has nullified a Federal High Court judgment that had, since 2014, ordered Union Bank and other defendants read more S’Court overturns federal high court ruling against Union bank in N22trn case

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32 h. ago Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa

The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has extended vital support to victims of a recent fire disaster, the physically challenged, and vulnerable families in Taraba and Jigawa states through a large-scale food distribution exercise. According to a statement by the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, the Foundation distributed 500 bags of rice and 100 mats to victims […] The post Dangote Foundation extends lifeline to 60,000 families, supports fire victims in Taraba, Jigawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu

The South West Stakeholders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the authentic National Secretary of the party, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on the contested position. The group, led by Alhaji Kola Ajayi, issued a statement on Sunday strongly supporting Anyanwu’s claim to the role, dismissing […] The post South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Peterside faults S’Court silence on appointment of sole administrators for Rivers LGAs

Atedo Peterside, the president of Anap Foundation and founder of Stanbic IBTC, has criticised the Supreme Court and judiciary for read more Peterside faults S’Court silence on appointment of sole administrators for Rivers LGAs

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38 h. ago Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday rejected recent allegations from opposition figures and some human rights activists that the country is drifting toward a one-party state following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a detailed statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such […] The post Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Lawyer writes oil palm company, seeks vacation of occupied land in Ondo community over court judgements

The legal chamber of Adeniyi Akintola has written to the management of the Okitipupa Oil Palm Company (OOPC) demanding vacation read more Lawyer writes oil palm company, seeks vacation of occupied land in Ondo community over court judgements

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56 h. ago Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation

By Olakunle Olafioye The death of a pregnant woman in Lagos State after she was allegedly rejected by a private hospital owing to the inability of her husband to pay the deposit demanded by the hospital where she was rushed to recently has once again underscored the need for an effective and affordable health insurance […] The post Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges

A high court in Ikoyi has ordered the detention of Nigerian singer Terry Apala at the Ikoyi correctional center over alleged abuse of naira notes. In a statement on Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that Apala was arraigned on a one-count charge of naira mutilation. The commission alleged that the singer […] The post Terry Apala Remanded In Ikoyi Correctional Centre Over Naira Mutilation Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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