27 m. ago Court declares Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly’s proceedings

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, yesterday, declared the removal of the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, that led to Obasa’s ouster. Obasa, […] The post Court declares Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly’s proceedings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 m. ago Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi Community, in Otupko Local Government Area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night’s attack on Otobi has risen to 11, […] The post Benue killings: Alia confirms arrest of 3 herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Court rules Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly proceedings

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has ruled the removal of the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal and unconstitutional. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Pinheiro nullified the House’s proceedings and resolutions of January 13, which led to Obasa’s ouster. […] The post Court rules Obasa’s removal illegal, voids assembly proceedings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Tinubu’s Actions On Rivers Threat To Democracy, Rule Of Law – CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised the alarm over what it described as President Bola Tinubu’s “undemocratic actions” in Rivers State, warning that they posed a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy and constitutional order. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, condemned the President’s imposition […]

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3 h. ago Ponzi scheme: Court seizes N6.6bn Livingtrust shares, N42.4m linked to Cititrust

Justice F. N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747 units of shares in Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc, formerly known as Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc, valued at N6,674,356,932.69. The court also ordered the forfeiture of N42,461,096.66 and $26.44, all traced to Cititrust Holdings Plc and Read More

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3 h. ago Opposition Federal Lawmakers Berate Rivers Administrator For ‘Stoking’ Crises

Nigeria’s Opposition Lawmakers Coalition has accused the Rivers State sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), of allegedly administering crisis in the state with his pursuit what they called ‘Pro-Wike interest’ in an attempt to provoke the people and through the backdoor to continue to exercise authority over a people that did not elect him. […]

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4 h. ago Petrol Price Drops Again As Dangote Refinery Announces N835 Per Litre

Dangote Refinery has reduced the Premium Motor Spirit ex-depot price to N835 from N865 per litre. The refinery located in Lagos State informed its customers in a statement on Wednesday morning. The development indicated a fresh decrease of N30 in Dangote Petrol price. With the latest fuel price reduction, Dangote Refinery partners, such as MRS […] The post Petrol Price Drops Again As Dangote Refinery Announces N835 Per Litre appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

More groups have risen against the state of emergency and actions of the sole administrator. This is as a group read more More groups in Rivers find voice against sole administrator as PDP ward chairmen forum kick

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5 h. 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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6 h. ago FG consoles CBEX victims, calls for collective fight against ponzi schemes

The Federal Government on Wednesday sympathised with victims of the digital investment platform CBEX, stressing that Nigerians must work together to put an end to the rise of Ponzi schemes in the country. The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the appeal in his keynote address at the Read More

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6 h. ago Again, protesting Rivers women blast Ibas, demand CP’s removal

Protesters under the aegis of the ‘Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group’ have taken to the streets again against the emergency rule in the state. The women on Wednesday described the state of emergency declared in the state by President Bola Tinubu and the appointment of a Sole Administrator to oversee the affairs of the state Read More

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6 h. ago Korean Intelligence Service commends NDLEA on arrest of wanted drug baron, seeks suspect’s extradition

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Intelligence Service of South Korea (NIS) has praised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for arresting 59-year-old drug baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff on February 12, ending his 17-year run smuggling illicit drugs worth billions of naira globally. The NDLEA’s Special Operations Unit apprehended Jeff at his hideout in […] The post Korean Intelligence Service commends NDLEA on arrest of wanted drug baron, seeks suspect’s extradition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. 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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8 h. ago Kogi pledges crackdown on illegal tax collectors, extortionists

The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service has once again warned illegal revenue collectors in the state to desist from the unconstitutional act or face the full wrath of the law. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Enehe, gave the warning in Lokoja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists regarding the activities of the revenue Read More

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8 h. ago Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has announced the arrest of three suspected herdsmen in connection with the killing of innocent residents of Otobi community in Otupko local government area of the state. This is just as the death toll from last night attack on Otobi community has risen to […] The post Benue Killings: Gov Alia confirms arrest of three herdsmen as death toll rises to 11 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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9 h. ago Medical lab scientists urge Tinubu to implement National Health Act

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, on Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to ensure the full implementation of the National Health Act 2014 to address health challenges across the country and combat quackery in the profession. The National President of AMLSN, Dr Uche Odionyenma, made the call during a press conference in Read More

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9 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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10 h. ago Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The Taraba State Chapter of Nigerian Institute of Building (NIB) has called for the domestication and full implementation of the National Building Code (NBC) in all the states of the Federation as a means of checking incessant collapse of buildings in the country.  The state Chairman of the Institute Dr Ayuba […] The post Building Collapse: Institute calls for domestication of building code in States appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

The unbundling of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in 2024 gave rise to the read more Explainer: What to know about NISO, TSP following TCN unbundling

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