11 m. ago Afenifere: Adebanjo’s faction rules out reuniting with Fasoranti’s camp

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, loyal to the leadership of late Chief Ayo Adebanjo has ruled out reuniting with the Chief Reuben Fasoranti-led camp following Adebanjo’s demise. Afenifere had been divided along the lines of Chief Reuben Fasoranti and the late Chief Adebanjo in the lead-up to the 2023 general elections. While Adebanjo supported Labour Read More

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17 m. ago NAFDAC Sensitises Stakeholders On New Apps To Detect Fake Medicines

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged the public and stakeholders to utilise its newly deployed technologies to verify the genuinity of products, especially medicines, to curb rampant counterfeit and fake medical products. Speaking during a two-day sensitisation workshop for stakeholders on Wednesday in Kano, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola […]

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81 m. ago Industrial Court Declines Injunction On AG Process, Sets March 25 For Hearing

The Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, has declined the interlocutory injunction brought before it to halt the process for the appointment of a new Accountant General of the Federation until the main case is determined. Justice Rekiya Haastrup of the Industrial Court, while declining the injunction, said many of the issues in the […]

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2 h. ago Coalition urges AGF, NJC intervention in Benue judicial crisis

the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the National Judicial Council have been urged to intervene in the judicial crisis in Benue State. The PUNCH reports that the Benue State House of Assembly passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, based on Read More

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2 h. ago Meta plans 50,000 km undersea cable connecting Africa, others

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has announced plans to deploy a 50,000-kilometre undersea cable system spanning five continents to enhance global data transmission, including for artificial intelligence applications. The company said the cable would connect the United States, South Africa, India, Brazil, and other regions, aiming to strengthen international connectivity and support the growing demand for Read More

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2 h. ago N1bn fraud: Court orders lawyer to produce fleeing Chinese client

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered a lawyer, Charles Adeyoriju, to produce his fleeing Chinese client, Mr Su Donghai, in court for his arraignment over an alleged N1bn fraud. The Chinese national is being charged alongside two Nigerians and two companies by the operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Read More

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2 h. ago Ekpeye ethnic nation rejects diversion of Ubeta gas project, demands local devt

The people of the Ekpeye ethnic nation in the Ahoada East and Ahoada West local government areas of Rivers State have declared their position on TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited’s proposed Ubeta Gas Project. Their position on the proposed project is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of their deliberations on the way forward Read More

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3 h. ago Rivers counsels varsity on robust PR to boost funding, global recognition

The Rivers State government has urged the management of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu–Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt to develop a robust public relations presence to attract external funding to the institution. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson made the call while presenting his keynote address at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop Read More

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5 h. ago Late justice’s daughter demands siblings’ DNA test in 14 days

Ann Bello, the daughter of a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, the late Justice Moses Bello, has given the executors of her father’s will fourteen days to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), test on all her father’s children or face criminal charges for breach of trust. Ann in a notice dated Read More

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6 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card

Tribune Online French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card Jean-David Estele’s car was broken into in Toulouse on February 3, and his credit card was used to buy several items at a bar the same day, including a lottery ticket worth €500,000 ($525,000) French man offers to split lottery jackpot with thieves who stole his credit card Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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9 h. ago Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Some Nigerian investors in the diaspora, under the aegis of the Association of Nigerians Diasporan Investors, have cried out to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the demolition of a N375 billion property in Lagos State. Speaking on behalf of the diaspora, Managing Director of Winhomes Global Services Limited, Stella Ifeoma Okengwu, […] The post Nigerians in diaspora demand action over N375bn demolition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Governor Adeleke who condemned the reprehensible attacks on PDP members by violent actors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the past few days, said killing for political control is barbaric. Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Tribune Online

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10 h. ago ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments

Nigerian comedian Otaghware Onodjayeke, known as Igosave, has urged authorities to investigate telecom companies in the country, alleging they are defrauding citizens. He made this appeal following the recent tariff increase by major internet providers in Nigeria. Currently in the United Kingdom, the comedian observed that internet data is faster and more reliable there than […] The post ‘50GB In Nigeria Doesn’t Last Three Days, But 20GB In UK Lasts A Month’ – IGoSave Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has denied claims that he dismissed the nurse who allegedly treated his son before his death. Aloba’s statement is a reaction to allegations made by Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, during a February 19 interview with media personality Chudity. Wunmi alleged that after she […] The post Mohbad’s Father Denies Dismissing Nurse Was Allegedly Involved In Son’s Death, Addresses Property Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Lagos has turned down the bid to stop the hearing of the corruption allegations against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Giving his ruling on Wednesday, Oshodi dismissed Emefiele’s request to recuse himself from the trial, noting that the allegations […] The post Emefiele’s bid to halt trial denied as judge refuses to recuse self appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’

Tribune Online Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’ The Kano police command has arrested 17 suspected thugs over a planned violent protest, warning that the command is committed to ensuring that the perpetrators of this planned violence are brought to justice. Kano: Police arrest 17 suspected thugs over ‘planned violent protest’ Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Australia: Religious parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter denied insulin

Tribune Online Australia: Religious parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter denied insulin Believing she could be resurrected, sect members delayed notifying authorities for 36 hours after her death. Jason Struhs defended his beliefs, telling the court, “Elizabeth is only sleeping, and I will see her again.” Australia: Religious parents jailed over death of diabetic daughter denied insulin Tribune Online

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13 h. ago NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NORSK JOURNALISTSLAG) has trained female journalists in Benue on Gender Equity and Safety. Welcoming participants at the 2-day training which started on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the NAWOJ Chairman Benue […] The post NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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