2 h. ago Appeal Court Grants Gowon, Sultan Permission To Challenge Judgement On BOBA Land

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has granted leave to former head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, and the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA), to challenge the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a dispute involving land in the Central Business District […]

Events

8 h. ago Fubara dismisses impeachment rumour, Rivers elders caution FG

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, dismissed fears of impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court judgment recognising the 27 lawmakers loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike. In its far-reaching verdict on Friday, the apex court ordered the Federal Government to stop financial allocation to Rivers State until Fubara retraces his steps and presents the budget to Read More

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9 h. ago Customers groan as banks begin implementation of new ATM fees

Banks have commenced implementation of the new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fee charge on customers following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) directive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who monitored some banks’ ATM gallery in Abuja and environs yesterday, reports that some customers were lamenting about the increase. All the banks’ ATMs […] The post Customers groan as banks begin implementation of new ATM fees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Economics

9 h. ago Direct CBN to suspend implementation pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, pending the hearing and determination of the lawsuit before the Federal High Court, Lagos challenging the legality […] The post Direct CBN to suspend implementation pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

12 h. ago APP Backs Fubara’s Decision On Supreme Court Verdict, Vows To Clear Another Rivers LG Polls

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to implement the Supreme Court’s verdict on the local government elections in the State. The party, which won 22 out of the 23 local government chairmanship seats in Rivers State, described Fubara’s decision as statemanly and […]

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12 h. ago FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement

Barely few days after a judgement from the Supreme Court, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has agreed to conduct new election across 23 local government areas in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following a recent verdict made by the court which declared the LG poll conducted in the state on […] The post FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

14 h. ago S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen

Tribune Online S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the 23 local government chairmen of the state to hand over to the head of administration of their respective councils. S’Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Take special interest in education of your children, proprietress tells parents

As school holds interhouse sports competition The Proprietress of Top Angels Group of Schools, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Olanrewaju Adebimpe read more Take special interest in education of your children, proprietress tells parents

Society

14 h. ago [BREAKING] S’Court judgment: Fubara orders LG chairmen to hand over Monday

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration to immediately take over the administration of the 23 local government areas pending the conduct of fresh elections by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission. The governor also directed the outgoing local government chairmen to formally hand over to the Heads of Read More

Politics

15 h. ago Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips

Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State has denied a request by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, to place a ban on public officers, seeking medical treatment outside the country. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that in July 2010, Mr. Falana sought a court order directing the government to repair and equip the hospitals. He also called […] The post Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

19 h. ago Enugu: High Court stops arrest of Mburubu leaders in chieftaincy row

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu An Enugu State High Court has issued an interim injunction barring the Nigeria Police Force from arresting or harassing three Mburubu community leaders amid an ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Nkanu East Local Government Area. Justice C.A. Ogbuabor granted the order on Thursday, 27th February 2025, following an ex-parte application filed by […] The post Enugu: High Court stops arrest of Mburubu leaders in chieftaincy row appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

20 h. ago Court of Appeal allows Gowon, Sultan to contest BOBA land judgment

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has granted leave to former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, and the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA) to challenge the judgment of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a dispute […] The post Court of Appeal allows Gowon, Sultan to contest BOBA land judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

21 h. ago World leaders gathering in London as support for Ukraine grows after Trump’s rebuke

Keir Starmer will tell European leaders that they need to face the “brutal reality” and increase defense spending, as the read more World leaders gathering in London as support for Ukraine grows after Trump’s rebuke

Politics

25 h. ago Kudirat Abiola: ECOWAS Court Dismisses Case Against Nigerian Govt

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on February  28 ,  2025,  delivered its ruling in a case concerning Khalifa Abiola and two others and the federal government of Nigeria over alleged claims of human rights violations involving late Mrs Kudirat Abiola. In its Ruling read by Hon Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Judge Rapporteur, the Court […]

Politics

25 h. ago N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation

Pan Niger Delta Youths has condemned Supreme Court over its recent verdict on Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation. PANDYEF in a statement on Saturday, by its Spokesman Chika Adiele, described the apex Court’s judgement as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The group noted that the court verdict was […] The post N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

25 h. ago Achara Soup: Telling the African/Nigerian food story to a global audience

Ofe Achara is a traditional Nigerian delicacy originating from the Igbo people of Southeastern Nigeria. It is a delicious soup read more Achara Soup: Telling the African/Nigerian food story to a global audience

Politics

25 h. ago I Wasn’t Compensated, Virgin Atlantic Airways Passenger Tells Court

A passenger on Virgin Atlantic Airways, Alhaji Ahmed Rabiu has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that contrary to the airline’s claims, he was neither compensated nor was his lost luggage replaced. Rabiu, who made this claim in his reply to Virgin Atlantic Airways’ statement of defence, also stated that his suit is meritorious […]

Politics

26 h. ago Aviation: Exemplary Efforts Towards Protecting Nigerian Passengers

I’m not much of a traveller, especially foreign travels, having done that as a much younger person. But my recent trip on a direct flight on Egyptair to Cairo put me through a very exhausting, debilitating and frustrating experience. Apologies to Egyptair; their services, cabin crew, in-flight cuisine and promptness were top notch. But the […]

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28 h. ago The Legal implications of the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers State crisis

The issues in contention arose from appeals challenging the orders of the High Courts against the Rivers State Government and read more The Legal implications of the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers State crisis

Events

28 h. ago Implications of Friday’s Supreme Court rulings on Rivers political crisis

On the surface, the Friday, February 28, 2025 rulings by the Supreme Court simply handed back the reigns of power read more Implications of Friday’s Supreme Court rulings on Rivers political crisis

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