4 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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4 h. ago Lawyers call for Babangida’s prosecution over June 12 poll annulment

The release of General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, A Journey in Service, has sparked widespread controversy, with many Nigerians and human rights groups calling for his prosecution, writes Onozure Dania More than three decades after the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, the wounds of that historic event remain fresh. The election, widely regarded Read More

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18 h. ago Nedu Serves VeryDarkMan ₦500m Legal Notice Over Defamation Claims

Media personality Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly called Nedu Wazobia has served social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan with a pre-action notice following alleged defamatory statements published on his page. The lawyers representing Nedu and Tokindrumz Picture and Media Ltd stated, that a 12-minute video shared by VeryDarkMan on his YouTube and […]

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19 h. ago DPP Discloses Mohbad Withdrew Assault Complaint Against Naira Marley Before Death

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions has revealed that late singer Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Aloba, officially withdrew his assault complaint against his former label boss, Naira Marley, at the Ilasan Police Station in Lekki after an incident on October 8, 2022. This played a role in the Magistrates’ Court in Yaba acquitting Fashola on […] The post DPP Discloses Mohbad Withdrew Assault Complaint Against Naira Marley Before Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Ex Abia Commissioner threatens N1b suit against ICPC for malicious prosecution, wrongful characterization

By Daniel Kanu Former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State, Dr Phillips Nto has given the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), one month to apologise to him for malicious prosecution and for referring to those found guilty in a fraud case as his ” associates “ He noted that two years after […] The post Ex Abia Commissioner threatens N1b suit against ICPC for malicious prosecution, wrongful characterization appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago IBB’s apology should close chapter of hatred, lead to national reconciliation –Gbenga Hashim

From Adetutu Folasade-Koyi, Abuja Former presidential candidate and businessman, Gbenga Hashim, has urged Nigerians to close the chapter of hatred against General Ibrahim Babangida  and allow his apology lead to national reconciliation. Hashim commended Babangida for acknowledging his past mistakes and offering an apology to the nation and has described the move as a crucial […] The post IBB’s apology should close chapter of hatred, lead to national reconciliation –Gbenga Hashim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago A Journey In Service: Your book full of lies, Vatsa’s family hits IBB

From John Adams, Minna The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has reacted to the submission by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in his autobiography book. IBB wrote in his memoir that the killing of Vatsa was justified because there was enough evidence implicating him in a 1986 coup plot and therefore he had no […] The post A Journey In Service: Your book full of lies, Vatsa’s family hits IBB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Babangida Must Tell Us The Truth About 1993 Election – Prof Kailani

The director general of the Confederation of APC Support Groups, Professor Kailani Muhammad, has called on former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) to reveal the whole truth about the annulment of the 1993 presidential election, which the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola won. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday night, Professor […]

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28 h. ago Mohbad withdrew assault complaints against Naira Marley before death – DPP

The Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions has revealed that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, otherwise known as Mohbad, formally withdrew the assault complaints lodged against his former label boss, Abdulazeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, at the Ilasan Police Station in the Lekki area of the state over an incident on October 8, 2022. This Read More

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29 h. ago Afenifere backs Kalu, says declaring Abiola President long overdue

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Tuesday, said declaring of the late winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, as President post-humously was long overdue. Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye,  stated this in an interview with The PUNCH, backing an earlier call on Tuesday by Senator Orji Kalu from Read More

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29 h. ago IBB’s admission of June 12 annulment, last stage of manipulation – Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has stated that the cancellation of the June 12, 1993 election by the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida marked the final phase of manipulation. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria made this revelation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. In his memoir, A Journey in Service, IBB Read More

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31 h. ago Analysts Upbeat About APC Victory In Edo Central Senatorial Poll

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to conduct several by-elections, including one for the Edo Central Senatorial District in Edo State, political analysts have predicted a win for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). According to pundits, the Edo Central Senatorial District stands out as a key battleground, not just in Edo State […]

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32 h. ago ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution

Tribune Online ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution The family of the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, who was executed in 1986 on allegations of participating in a coup against General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's military administration, has responded to statements made by Babangida in his autobiography. ‘Full of lies and distorted facts’, Late Vatsa’s family rejects Babangida’s justification for execution Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Court Jails Herbalist 14 Years For Sexually Assaulting Minor

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced a traditional herbal healer, Segun Shina to fourteen (14) years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl. Justice Oshodi sentenced the convict after holding that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including a […]

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35 h. ago Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough

Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has responded to the controversy surrounding former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book. Notably, the former military leader recently introduced his book, A Journey in Service. The revelations in the book have sparked widespread discussions, as it provided insight into some key events in the nation’s history. READ MORE: […] The post Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Kalu Urges IBB To Expose Those Behind June 12 Election Annulment

Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on former military president Ibrahim Babangida to fully disclose the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election in the second edition of his book. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Kalu responded to recent […]

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39 h. ago Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry Cleared As Court Orders Prosecution Of Nurse, Friend

The Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos State, on Tuesday, cleared popular musician Abdulazeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, of any involvement in the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. According to Channels TV, Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, after reviewing and implementing the legal advice from the Lagos Directorate of Public Prosecution, stated that […] The post Mohbad: Naira Marley, Sam Larry Cleared As Court Orders Prosecution Of Nurse, Friend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Court clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy in Mohbad’s death case

Tribune Online Court clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy in Mohbad’s death case Meanwhile, the DPP has confirmed that it will prosecute Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who treated Mohbad, and Ayobami Sadiq, one of the late singer’s friends. Court clears Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy in Mohbad’s death case Tribune Online

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40 h. ago IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo

Tribune Online IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo An elder statesman, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has described the recently unveiled memoir of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as an authoritative exposition of the impediments to Nigeria’s progress. IBB’s book has exposed origin of banditry, corruption, Igbo marginalisation — Obidigbo Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Sen Kalu says Tinubu will win second term, declares IBB’s account of June 12 incomplete

Kenneth Udeh from Abuja Chairman of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will complete his two terms in office considering the level of successes he recorded in bold economic, social and political policies. The Abia-North Lawmaker stated this on Tuesday while fielding questions from […] The post Sen Kalu says Tinubu will win second term, declares IBB’s account of June 12 incomplete appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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