35 m. ago Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Tuesday, April 15, Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747 units of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc shares, valued at N6,674,356,932.69, along with N42,461,096.66 and $26.44 in funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) traced these assets to Cititrust Holdings […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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91 m. ago Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly seek full implementation of 2015 tenancy law

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to enforce the full read more Rent Hike: Lagos Assembly seek full implementation of 2015 tenancy law

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2 h. ago Northern Elders Forum flays Plateau killings, demands justice for victims

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the recent killings in Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, through a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, by its spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere. Jiddere described the violence as “unacceptable” and urged security agencies to swiftly apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators. “It is […] The post Northern Elders Forum flays Plateau killings, demands justice for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced investigation into the alleged N1.3tn stolen through a digital investment platform, Crypto Bank Exchange. EFCC assured Nigerians that the anti-graft agency, in collaboration with International Criminal Police Organisation and other international partners are currently investigating the incident. Recall that many Nigerians lamented over sudden crash of the ponzi […] The post We’re Working With Interpol, We’ll Bring CBEX Perpetrators To Justice – EFCC Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal

A Lagos High Court has reversed the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, ruling that the process leading to his removal was unconstitutional and invalid. The decision was handed down on Wednesday by Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, who nullified the Assembly’s session of January 13, 2025, during which Obasa […] The post Court Reinstates Obasa As Lagos Assembly Speaker, Declares Impeachment Illegal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Two months after, group demands justice for murdered Osun council chair

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Two months after the killing of the chairman of Irewole Local Government, Osun State, Remi Abass, a sociopolitical group, The Osun West Majiyagbe Ambassadors (TOWMA), called for the arrest and prosecution of the killers. Noting that the killing of Abass was a deliberate attempt to destabilise the growing demand for the […] The post Two months after, group demands justice for murdered Osun council chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom

By Damiete Braide The pan-Nigerian socio-political group, Afenifere, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the systematic “destructuring” of Nigeria’s federal foundations under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement signed by its leader, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, and National Publicity Secretary, Prince Justice Faloye, Afenifere expressed alarm at […] The post Afenifere accuses Tinubu’s administration of undermining Nigeria’s federal foundations and democratic freedom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago BREAKING: Court declares Obasa’s removal as Lagos speaker illegal

The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa had filed a suit against the Read More

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7 h. ago INEC chair urges African youths to promote peaceful elections

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has urged African youths to play an active role in ensuring peaceful and credible elections across the continent. Yakubu made this call on Tuesday during a lecture at the Civil Service University in The Gambia, according to a statement by the commission on Wednesday. Read More

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10 h. ago Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, has admonished students preparing to study in universities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be worthy ambassadors of the State and Nigeria. Tafida who represented the Governor Nasir Idris at the commencement of a screening exercise and capacity-building workshop […] The post Be good ambassadors of Kebbi in Saudi Arabia, Deputy Governor counsels students on scholarship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan

The preliminary objection in the defamation claim filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, popular artist Folarin Falana, commonly known as Falz, against social media personality Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was dismissed by a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday. Justice Mathias Dawoodu dismissed the suit upon […] The post Lagos Court Halts Falana, Falz’s Defamation Claim Against VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Oil palm growers to replant 1.5m hectares on rising appetite

…As BUA, OOP, others ramp up investments Oil palm growers are planning to replant 1.5 million hectares of land over read more Oil palm growers to replant 1.5m hectares on rising appetite

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17 h. ago Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has defended the sweeping land reforms in the nation’s capital, emphasising that it would curb speculation and accelerating development. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects yesterday, Wike explained that the reforms would discourage speculative landholding by mandating timely development and payments to ensure efficient land use. […] The post Wike: Reforms’ll end land speculation, accelerate development in FCT appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Autonomy: Judge’s absence stalls ALGON’s suit against FG, states

The hearing in the suit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria against the federal and state governments was stalled on Tuesday due to the absence of the presiding judge at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, initially scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed as the court Read More

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19 h. ago The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5)

INTRODUCTION In our last installment we examined the position of political parties and the court’s jurisdiction in pre-election matters. Today, we shall commence with a definition of post-election matters and later examine the grounds for questioning an election, patterns of judicial intervention in electoral outcomes- the 1999 and 2023 elections in focus. We will then […] The post The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Autonomy: Court adjourns ALGON’s suit against Federal, State Govts

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria against the Federal and State Governments until May 29. The fresh suit, which was scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed because the court did not sit. The matter was, however, fixed for Read More

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23 h. ago Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended recent land reforms, stating they aim to curb land speculation and speed up development in the FCT. Speaking after inspecting infrastructure projects in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike, through a statement by Director of Press Anthony Ogunleye, explained that the […] The post Wike defends FCT land reforms, insists it will end land speculation, speed development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Court strikes out Falana, Falz’s N1bn defamation suit against VeryDarkMan

A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Tuesday struck out the preliminary objection in the defamation suit filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, (SAN), and his son, popular musician Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, against social media personality Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan. Justice Mathias Dawoodu struck out the suit following his Read More

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25 h. ago Killings: IGP Visits Plateau, Says Police Will Bring Perpetrators To Justice

Following a series of tragic incidents that occurred in Bassa local government area of Plateau State on Monday, resulting in the death of scores of residents, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has visited the State, accompanied by senior officers including the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Police Mobile […]

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26 h. ago IG visits Plateau, promises justice for victims of Bassa attacks

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has paid a condolence visit to Plateau State following the deadly attacks in the Bassa Local Government Area of the state that claimed the lives of dozens of residents. According to a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP was Read More

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