5 h. ago Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Monday, April 28, Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to 63 years in prison for multiple investment fraud. Amos was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited, on 30-count charges prosecuted by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the […] The post Ibadan serial investment fraudster Olaniyan Amos jailed for 63 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago All Encumbrances To Investment Being Eliminated, VP Shettima Tells EU Delegation

The Nigerian government has reiterated its deep commitment to strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to open its first West Africa office in Lagos. Nigeria officially became the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025, following the bank’s limited and incremental expansion to sub-Saharan Africa […]

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8 h. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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9 h. 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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9 h. ago IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to inter-agency and international cooperation in combating transnational crime. Egbetokun made this pledge during a meeting with Lord David Hanson, UK Minister of State for Home Affairs, at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, on Tuesday. […] The post IGP pledges international collaboration to fight transnational crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Freedom Fighting Is My Right, Not Terrorism – Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), reiterated in court on Tuesday, that his campaign for self-determination is not terrorism but a lawful exercise of his rights. During the proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja, a statement he made to the Department of State Services (DSS) on October 15, 2015, […] The post Freedom Fighting Is My Right, Not Terrorism – Nnamdi Kanu Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide an update in the naira abuse case against the children of billionaire businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya. VeryDarkMan made the call in a video shared on Facebook on Tuesday following reports of EFCC’s arrest of […] The post Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E-Money’s arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has lamented over rising cases of terrorism across Nigeria, especially in the North-East, North-Central, and North-West regions. The group attributed insecurity challenges to a combination of factors, including ungoverned spaces, porous borders, proliferation of weapons, complicity of state actors and influential individuals, sabotage, foreign interests, and illegal mining. Afenifere also blamed […] The post Afenifere Laments Rising Insecurity, Blames Northern Stakeholders Over Foreign Interests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. 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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13 h. ago EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended Aisha Achimugu, the managing director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Achimugu was arrested at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday upon her arrival in Nigeria from London. Her lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued […] The post EFCC Arrests Aisha Achimugu At Abuja Airport Over Money Laundering Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Fighting For Biafra Freedom Within My Right, Kanu Admits In Statement

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that fighting for the emancipation of the South-East, South-South and parts of Benue and Kogi States was within his fundamental human rights. He said his action cannot be described as terrorism as alleged by the federal government. Kanu, in his […]

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14 h. 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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15 h. ago Nnamdi Kanu: Witnesses to testify behind camera in terrorism trial

The terrorism trial involving the proscribed leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has taken a unique turn as witnesses are set to testify behind camera. The development comes after a request by the Federal Government, represented by counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). After hearing the request, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: Witnesses to testify behind camera in terrorism trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. 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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17 h. 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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17 h. 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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18 h. 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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19 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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22 h. ago FG to proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice –IPOB

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri As the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB) resumes today, the group has slammed the Federal Government,describing the resumption as declaration of war on injustice as well as an act of judicial terrorism . in a statement, Spokesman of the group , Emma Powerful, who condemned […] The post FG to proceed with Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice –IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 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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