82 m. ago Contempt: Court Orders Arrest Of Anyebe For Parading Self As Kogi PDP Chair

A Kogi High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the arrest of state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enemona Anyebe, for contempt. Similarly, Justice Yahaya Adamu, of Court 5 Lokoja, in the suite brought before it between John Ojodale vs PDP and 1 other in suit no. HC/Okp/8/2024, ordered a fresh election within […]

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1 hour ago IBB’s Memoir: Ohaneze Chieftain Demands Apology To Ndigbo Over Civil War

A chieftain of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has commended the former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) for his bold and historic assertion that the January 1966 coup d’état was unequivocally not an Igbo coup. Mazi Isiguzoro in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP, said the courageous […]

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5 h. ago Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo

Tribune Online Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo Igbo monarchs have declared that any individual falsely parading himself as Eze Ndigbo outside his ancestral community will face prosecution in line with Igbo customs and traditions. The Deputy Chairman of the Imo State Community Policing Council and National President of the Association of Royal Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, HRH Eze Dr. Thomas Obiefule, stated […] Igbo monarchs to prosecute any impostor parading self as Eze Ndigbo Tribune Online

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10 h. ago One killed, several injured in ‘Islamist’ knife attack in France

A man who went on a stabbing rampage in France, killing one and wounding several others in what President Emmanuel Macron called an “Islamist terrorist act”, was on a terrorism watchlist and subject to deportation orders, according to authorities. The knife-wielding suspect, later identified by prosecutors as a 37-year-old Algerian-born man, was arrested at the Read More

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18 h. ago Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss

Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has called for the prosecution of former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Babangida. Her demand follows his controversial book launch, which reignited discussions about his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election and the subsequent turmoil. Babangida’s book launch sparked widespread online debates after he admitted to his […] The post Morayo Brown Calls For Babangida’s Prosecution Over June 12 Crisis, Highlighting Family Trauma, Loss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Pan-Igbo socio-political group, Nzuko Umunna, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as “an unyielding defender of justice, equity, and human rights.” In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the group noted that Clark’s contributions to Nigeria’s governance, unity, and […] The post Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago After Ban On Suspects’ Parade, CSOs, Lawyers Move Against Torture

Following the recent ban on the public parade of suspects by law enforcement agencies, some lawyers and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country have called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to extend the measure to torture and other human rights violations in the justice system. They said that Nigeria […]

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47 h. ago Yobe Monarch Commends Gov Buni For Intervention In Curbing Rising Kidney Failure

The Emir of Bade and Deputy Chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his efforts to facilitate research to address rising cases of kidney failure in the area. The Emir gave the commendation in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace in […]

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3 d. ago Reps demand arrest, prosecution of fake vehicle number plates’ users

The House of Representatives has called on officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps to commence the arrest and prosecution of users of fake vehicle number plates, to tackle the spate of criminality in the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the Read More

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3 d. ago “We Won’t Wait Till Your Tenure Elapses Before Coming After You” – Olukoyede Warns LG Bosses

Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has issued a stern warning to Local Government (LG) chairmen across Nigeria. Speaking at the Gombe State LG Summit on Wednesday, Olukoyede emphasised that the chairpersons are not immune from investigation and prosecution for fraudulent activities. “Local government chairmen do not have […] The post “We Won’t Wait Till Your Tenure Elapses Before Coming After You” – Olukoyede Warns LG Bosses appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago De Laurentiis accused of false accounting in Osimhen, Manolas transfers

The Rome public prosecutor’s office has requested the indictment of Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, who has been accused of false accounting over a period of three years, including deals for Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. De Laurentiis and Napoli accused of false accounting According to multiple outlets in Italy, including Sky and La Gazzetta Read More

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3 d. ago 30 internet fraudsters jailed in Oyo, ordered to forfeit assets

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of 30 internet fraudsters in Ibadan, Oyo State, with various sentences handed down by Justices Ladiran Akintola, Adebisi Adetujoye, and K.B. Olawoyin of the Oyo State High Court. According to a statement by the EFCC on Wednesday via X, the convicts were prosecuted on separate Read More

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3 d. ago Prosecutors seek Napoli owner’s trial over suspected fraud in Osimhen transfer

Italian prosecutors on Wednesday called for Napoli and the club’s owner, Aurelio De Laurentiis, to stand trial for false accounting related to transfers, including that of Serie A title hero Victor Osimhen. Napoli, De Laurentiis, and one of his key advisers, Andrea Chiavelli, are suspected by prosecutors in Rome of filing falsified accounts between 2019 Read More

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4 d. ago Adrenaline and Extreme Sports in New Zealand: From Bungee Jumping to White

New Zealand is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and thrilling outdoor adventures. For adrenaline junkies, the country is a paradise read more Adrenaline and Extreme Sports in New Zealand: From Bungee Jumping to White-Water Rafting

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5 d. ago Afenifere has lost a legend, Ohanaeze pays tribute to Adebanjo

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has expressed deep condolences over the passing of the esteemed leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President-General, through the National Publicity Secretary, Dr Ezechi Chukwu, also conveyed his heartfelt sympathies on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, to Pa Adebanjo’s Read More

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5 d. ago Absence Of Osun Monarch Not An Obstacle To Install Alaafin — Palace

The coronation rites of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade is ongoing as the absence of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu in Osun State is not mandatory to rob the process of its legitimacy. Chief of Staff to Oba Owoade, Rotimi Osuntola stated this in a statement sent to LEADERSHIP on Tuesday, where […]

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5 d. ago Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID

Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has been taken into custody by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. According to a statement by the US Department of Transportation on Monday, Oloyede and one Edward Oluwasanmi were indicted for allegedly obtaining over $4.2 […] The post Osun Monarch Arrested By FBI Over Alleged $4.2 Million COVID-19 Relief Funds Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Oluwo condemns killings in Osun over control of LGs, sues for peace

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has condemned killings being reported over control of local governments across the state. The monarch in a statement personally signed and made available to journalists by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, urged the political parties to sheathe their swords and allow […] The post Oluwo condemns killings in Osun over control of LGs, sues for peace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago CBN announces 299th MPC meeting in Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin

The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the 299th meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee using four indigenous languages, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the apex bank shared the announcement in different languages: Hausa: “Sanarwa, kwamitin kudi na MPC zai gudanar da taro karo na ‘299’ #MPC”   Read More

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6 d. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Accuses Southeast Govs Of Playing Politics With Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has publicly condemned the Southeast Governors for their inaction regarding the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group accused the governors of reneging on their commitments made during a public meeting in Enugu on July 2, 2024, to secure […] The post Ohanaeze Ndigbo Accuses Southeast Govs Of Playing Politics With Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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