18 h. ago UNICAL: HURIWA seeks suspension of Supreme Court Justice Agim over alleged breach of ethical conduct

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the immediate suspension of Justice Emmanuel Agim of the Supreme Court and the constitution of a National Judicial Council (NJC) panel to investigate him over alleged unethical conduct. The call followed a trending viral photograph of Justice Agim with the […] The post UNICAL: HURIWA seeks suspension of Supreme Court Justice Agim over alleged breach of ethical conduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Against Senator Akpabio

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has stepped down from the case filed by Senator Representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that at the proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw from the matter after the usual court appearances. He cited the allegation of bias from […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Natasha’s Case Against Senator Akpabio appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau and Zamfara states – have filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court to  challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. In the suit, they argue that the Tinubu lacks the constitutional power to suspend a […] The post Rivers: PDP govs seek reversal of emergency rule at Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy

NULGE inaugurates new leadership From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has issued a strong warning to state governments against undermining the implementation of a Supreme Court judgment mandating local governments to establish accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in order to receive their allocations directly. […] The post Ajaero warns governors against undermining court order on LG autonomy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s wife commends Agabi, new lead counsel’s stance in court

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The wife of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB), Uchechi Kanu, has commended the positions of Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), the new Lead Counsel in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial. Mrs Kanu in a statement she made available to Sunday Sun said Agani’s stepping into the matter of her husband […] The post IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s wife commends Agabi, new lead counsel’s stance in court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha

A Federal High Court sitting in Kogi State, has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from receiving the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court in its judgment delivered in Lokoja on Friday affirmed that the recall process is constitutionally valid and aligns with the civic rights of […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Federal High Court Grants Recall Process Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ALGON lauds implementation of Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for LGAs in Nigeria

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Association of Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has lauded the progress recorded in the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement on the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association, Odunayo Ategbero observed that despite a few challenges and hitches, the committee […] The post ALGON lauds implementation of Supreme Court judgment on financial autonomy for LGAs in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Naira Marley Denies Wrongdoing As Court Summons Sam Larry In Mohbad’s Death Case

Naira Marley, a renowned musician, appeared before a Magistrate Court in Ikorodu on Friday via virtual proceedings to testify in the Coroner’s inquest into the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. While testifying before Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, Naira Marley revealed that Mohbad had signed a contract with his record label, Marlian […] The post Naira Marley Denies Wrongdoing As Court Summons Sam Larry In Mohbad’s Death Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Mohbad: Naira Marley testifies in court, denies role in singer’s death

By Seyi Babalola Nigerian singer, Naira Marley testified before a magistrate court in Ikorodu during the Coroner’s inquest to determine the reason of Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad’s death. Naira Marley virtually joined the proceedings on Friday to tell the court what he knows about his colleague’s death and, in doing so, wash his hands of […] The post Mohbad: Naira Marley testifies in court, denies role in singer’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Supreme Court: Courts can’t dabble into political parties’ internal affairs

• Voids lower court’s sack of Samuel Anyanwu as PDP’s national secretary   From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Supreme Court has nullified the judgments of the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court, which sacked Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of the apex court […] The post Supreme Court: Courts can’t dabble into political parties’ internal affairs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Judgement sacking Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary nullified by Supreme Court

The judgements of the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court which sacked Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been nullified by the Supreme Court. According to online reports, the verdict was given on Friday after a five-member panel concluded that the issue of the National Secretary […] The post Judgement sacking Anyanwu as PDP National Secretary nullified by Supreme Court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ibadan Stampede: “My Heart Bleeds For Bereaved Families” – Queen Naomi Speaks After Court Clears Her

Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, has responded to the recent developments regarding the criminal charges against her while expressing her grief over the children who lost their lives in the Oyo stampede. Information Nigeria reported that the government dropped the petition filed against Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, Oriyomi Hamzat, and […] The post Ibadan Stampede: “My Heart Bleeds For Bereaved Families” – Queen Naomi Speaks After Court Clears Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago IPOB Condemns FG’s Alleged N500m Spending On Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Appearance

IPOB has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s alleged expenditure of over N500 million for each court appearance of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group views this as a blatant exploitation of Nigerian taxpayers. IPOB questioned the justification for such a huge expense, accusing the government of misusing public funds. In a statement issued by […] The post IPOB Condemns FG’s Alleged N500m Spending On Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Appearance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NJC dismisses reports of Nnamdi Kanu’s release, repatriation

The National Judicial Council has disclaimed reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been released and repatriated back to Kenya. NJC in a statement signed by its Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe, on Thursday in Abuja, emphasised that the purported report is a fabrication and a figment of Read More

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6 d. ago Obi of Onitsha denies mobilising Igbo youths for Nnamdi Kanu’s court appearance

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has dismissed reports claiming he directed Igbo youths to stage a mass protest in Abuja on March 21, 2025, in support of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Reacting to the speculation, the monarch, through a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Read More

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6 d. ago Police Arrest Mohbad’s Brother, Friend After Court Session In Lagos

Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested the younger brother of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, at the Magistrates’ Court premises in the Ogba area of Lagos State. Adura was reportedly taken away on Wednesday, along with his friend Ibrahim Koleosho, aka King White, shortly after attending a court session concerning a phone […] The post Police Arrest Mohbad’s Brother, Friend After Court Session In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the emergency rule declaration in Rivers as unconstitutional. The President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, said in a statement that declaration of emergency rule remained an extraordinary measure that must be invoked strictly within constitutional limits. “The NBA affirms its commitment to upholding the constitution, defending democratic governance, and ensuring […] The post Crisis driven by ego not Supreme Court judgment –NBA President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Be impartial in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Igbo war veterans urge Justice Omotosho

Tribune Online Be impartial in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Igbo war veterans urge Justice Omotosho The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent has urged Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja to remain absolutely impartial in the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Be impartial in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial, Igbo war veterans urge Justice Omotosho Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release not about South East insecurity – Soludo

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the call for the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has no connection to insecurity in the South-East. Speaking on Monday during a media chat to mark his third year in office, Soludo, who has been advocating for Kanu’s release, stated that Read More

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8 d. ago Insecurity Challenge In South East Not Connected With Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention – Gov Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has claimed that the detention of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has nothing to do with insecurity challenge facing South East region. Recall that the IPOB’s leader had been detained by Department of State Services for about 5 years since his arrest from Kenya by former president […] The post Insecurity Challenge In South East Not Connected With Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention – Gov Soludo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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