2 h. ago BREAKING: We never took Tinubu to court, PANDEF replies Wike

Accuses minister of blocking peace efforts in Rivers crisis From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has debunked claims by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, in a recent media chat, alleging that the organisation took President Bola Tinubu to court  over his position on the Rivers State […] The post BREAKING: We never took Tinubu to court, PANDEF replies Wike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Court dismisses four Bello Turji‘s associates bail application

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), who is the prosecution of the charge, had made a compelling case against the defendants that releasing them Read More

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2 h. ago 2027: PDP may not have presidential candidate if — Primate Ayodele

Tribune Online 2027: PDP may not have presidential candidate if — Primate Ayodele "PDP will not even come second, not to talk of third in the election. There are satanic forces that will ruin PDP till the party dies except... 2027: PDP may not have presidential candidate if — Primate Ayodele Tribune Online

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3 h. ago VIDEO: Asake’s alleged father publicly seeks help, claims he’s been abandoned

Tribune Online VIDEO: Asake’s alleged father publicly seeks help, claims he’s been abandoned He, however, appealed to Nigerians to come to his aid, stressing that he urgently needs financial assistance to manage his deteriorating health. VIDEO: Asake’s alleged father publicly seeks help, claims he’s been abandoned Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Manchester United’s Fernandes replies Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players’ fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are “overpaid”. Fernandes was singled out for praise by Ratcliffe, who also said some of the United squad were “not good enough” in Read More

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4 h. ago Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG

Tribune Online Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG THE Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Professor Abdulkadir Abikan, has asserted that Sharia panels handling family disputes for Muslims in southwestern Nigeria have existed for over two decades. He dismissed the recent controversy surrounding their establishment as an unnecessary politicisation of a long-standing system. Speaking at the Iftar and Award […] Sharia panels not a matter of debate but constitutional right — NIALS DG Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji

Tribune Online Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Malami dismisses Obasanjo’s corruption claims over presidential pardons

The immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has stated that decisions regarding presidential pardons are legal matters handled by a designated committee, with the Attorney General’s role limited to presenting the committee’s report. Malami made this clarification in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Friday while Read More

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6 h. ago Court Bars VeryDarkMan From Defaming Mercy Chinwo On Social Media

Social media activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was barred by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday from publishing any further defamatory content against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Chinwo had sued Verydarkman for allegedly making defamatory claims on social media, which she said were not only inaccurate but also […] The post Court Bars VeryDarkMan From Defaming Mercy Chinwo On Social Media appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago As The Presidential Amnesty Programme Makes Significant Strides

Once upon a time in Nigeria, the Niger Delta region as we know it today did not exist. The land mass and its people were there alright, but the state of affairs, the life they live and the well-being of the entire region was nothing short of perilous. The region was at war – a […]

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7 h. ago People paid to become ministers in Tinubu’s government claims El Rufai

Former Kaduna state governor and one of the founding leaders of ruling APC has alleged that some people paid to read more People paid to become ministers in Tinubu’s government claims El Rufai

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13 h. ago LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a statement in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over the wages of street sweepers in the state. The video, which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised N85,000 minimum wage, quickly went […] The post LAWMA clarifies street sweeper salary structure, reaffirms workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Bishops seek pardon for farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Mr. Sunday Jackson, whose death sentence was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, on March 7, 2025, affirmed the death sentence of Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, for killing a Fulani herdsman, Ardo Bawuro, during Read More

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14 h. ago Police rescue Gombe man in failed attempt to suicide on telecom mast

A dramatic scene unfolded in Gombe when the police intervened to rescue a man who had climbed an MTN mast and threatened to jump down and take his own life. The victim, who was later identified as 27-year-old Mohammed Bello, claimed he was being pursued by security agencies over outstanding debts and preferred to end Read More

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15 h. ago “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has taken a subtle jab at President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi sarcastically “praised” Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to continue where former President Muhammadu Buhari left off, citing the significant depreciation of the naira. According to Obi, Tinubu met the dollar at N400 and pushed it to […] The post “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Nigeria at a crossroads: Chima Amadi’s push for democratic reforms

By Chidi Elemu Nigeria’s democracy seems to be in crisis—not from the absence of elections, but from a system carefully structured to fail. It has been argued that the country continues to recycle corruption, electoral fraud and governance failures, leaving citizens disillusioned and democracy in name only. Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, a scholar and public […] The post Nigeria at a crossroads: Chima Amadi’s push for democratic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Osun: Court adjourns cases of two Clerics laying claim to Chief Imam position

Tribune Online Osun: Court adjourns cases of two Clerics laying claim to Chief Imam position Osun State High Court sitting in Iragbiji, the headquarters of Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State, on Tuesday resumed hearing on the case of the appointment of the Chief Imam of Inisha in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state, which has been pending since 2021. The appointment of the Chief Imam, which led […] Osun: Court adjourns cases of two Clerics laying claim to Chief Imam position Tribune Online

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19 h. ago US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump

Tribune Online US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump A US District Judge has ordered six federal agencies to immediately reinstate probationary employees who were dismissed last month as part of the Trump administration’s effort to reduce the federal workforce. Judge William Alsup issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury to rehire the affected employees. […] US: Federal judge orders reinstatement of probationary employees fired by Trump Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Governor Bala Mohammed Declares Readiness To Work With Peter Obi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has expressed willingness to work with Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, in a move aimed at strengthening opposition politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Mohammed expressed his willingness to work with Obi to strengthen opposition politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking after […] The post Governor Bala Mohammed Declares Readiness To Work With Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Amalgamated Southern Nigeria Youths Forum has dismissed attempts by some northern groups, including the Arewa Youth Assembly For Good Leadership (AYAGL), to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio over sexual harassment allegations made by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as ‘dead on arrival’. The forum views these efforts as a failed plot orchestrated by […] The post Southern youth group reject “northern plot” against Akpabio over sexual harassment claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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