2 h. ago Shadow Gov’t: DSS Drags Pat Utomi To Court, Accuses Him Of Usurping Tinubu’s Powers

The Department of State Services (DSS) has dragged a former presidential candidate, Prof. Patrick Utomi, before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, over allegation of forming a shadow government in the country. In the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CS/937/2025, the federal government accused Prof. Utomi of attempting to illegally usurp the executive powers of President Bola […]

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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t Bans Underage Gambling, Launches New Gaming Regulations In FCT

The federal government has announced strict zero-tolerance policy against underage gambling, rolling out a new regulatory framework for the gaming and lottery industry in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative seeks to enhance transparency, protect minors, attract investors, and position Abuja as Africa’s next entertainment hub. Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr. […]

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7 h. ago Student Loan: Federal Gov’t Reviews NELFund Operations In Varsities

The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive review of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) operations across universities. This followed allegations of fraud in the disbursement of the student loan which has elicited outrage across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa announced this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, following a […]

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8 h. ago Borno Gov’t Moves To Rehabilitate 73 Minors Indulged In Drug Abuse, Crime

The Borno State Government has rescued 73 children who were linked to drug abuse and criminal activities from the streets and transferred them to the Bulumkuttu Rehabilitation Centre in Maiduguri, the state capital. LEADERSHIP gathered that the move followed the circulation of a disturbing video on social media, showing a young teenage boy openly admitting […]

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9 h. ago Court Adjourns Suit On Naira Abuse Against TikToker Murja Kunya

The Federal High Court in Kano has adjourned the sentencing of popular TikToker, Murja Ibrahimi Kunya to May 20, following a request by the prosecution to amend the charge against her. LEADERSHIP reports that Murja is facing a one-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly abusing the naira. The […]

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9 h. ago Yobe Police Arrest Five Tricycle Riders For Alleged Rape, Theft

Operatives of Yobe State Police Command have arrested five tricycle riders in connection with rape and theft in Damaturu area of the state. In a statement on Tuesday, by the Command’s Spokesman, Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed that a suspect, identified as Idris Yakubu, was accused of raping a 12 years old girl from Shengele Village, Fune […] The post Yobe Police Arrest Five Tricycle Riders For Alleged Rape, Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Gombe Police Nab 20 Suspects For Alleged Rape, Armed Robbery

The Gombe police command has apprehended 20 suspects involved in various criminal activities within the state. Buhari Abdullahi, the police spokesperson in Gombe, stated in a release on Tuesday that operatives also confiscated several weapons from the suspects. Abdullahi stated that operatives arrested Maikudi Hassan for attempting to steal a motorcycle, and Mohd Sirajo and […] The post Gombe Police Nab 20 Suspects For Alleged Rape, Armed Robbery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Man Remanded In Adamawa For Alleged Defilement Of Three Minors

A Magistrate Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has remanded one Abubakar Abdulsalam in prison custody for allegedly defiling three minors. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Mr. Abdulsalam, a resident of Yolde Pate in Yola South Local Government Area, was charged to court on charges of defilement and unnatural offence, contrary to sections 263 and 211 of […] The post Man Remanded In Adamawa For Alleged Defilement Of Three Minors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Lawmaker faults alleged collapse of legislative arm structure in Oyo LG

Tribune Online Lawmaker faults alleged collapse of legislative arm structure in Oyo LG The Legislative arm of the Oluyole local government has faulted the allegation of collapse of its structure leveled against the council boss, Engr. Akeem Olatunji. Lawmaker faults alleged collapse of legislative arm structure in Oyo LG Tribune Online

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10 h. ago ICPC arraigns civil servant for alleged forgery, salary fraud via IPPIS

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Moses Esther, a civil servant, for allegedly forging read more ICPC arraigns civil servant for alleged forgery, salary fraud via IPPIS

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11 h. ago Senate Denies Allegations Linking Viral Romantic Video To Serving Senator

The Senate has strongly denied allegations that a serving Senator was the man in a viral video showing a romantic scene inside what appears to be an office, dismissing the claims that the setting is within the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The video, which resurfaced and began trending on social media on Tuesday, quickly […]

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11 h. ago ICPC arraigns ‘civil servant’ for forgery, manipulation of IPPIS platform

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one Mrs. Moses Oluwafunmilayo Esther for allegedly forging her letter of posting and unlawfully manipulating the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to receive salaries while under suspension. Esther was arraigned before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal […] The post ICPC arraigns ‘civil servant’ for forgery, manipulation of IPPIS platform appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Lagos LG polls: APC leaders deny alleged imposition of candidates  

Tribune Online Lagos LG polls: APC leaders deny alleged imposition of candidates   They claimed that the accusers are not active members of the APC and have not been involved in party activities in either council. Lagos LG polls: APC leaders deny alleged imposition of candidates   Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Benue Quarry Dispute: Firm Urges Court To Dismiss N500m Suit

Rockbridge Construction Limited has urged a Benue State High Court sitting in Otukpo to dismiss a suit filed by three aggrieved indigenes of Awulema-Alaglanu-Oglewu Community of Ohimini local government council in Benue over alleged hazardous quarrying activities. The company, in its final written address filed by its team of lawyers, led by Emmanuel Ekpenyong Esq. […]

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20 h. ago Ezekwesili never received payment to appear before Senate Committee

By Sunday Ani Veteran Journalist and public affairs commentator, Maazi Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike, has dismissed as false and malicious the claims by self-styled female activist  that former Minister of Education,  Oby Ezekwesili, was paid to appear before the Senate Committee investigating sexual harassment allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking on Adeola Fayehun’s YouTube […] The post Ezekwesili never received payment to appear before Senate Committee -Journalist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Journalist Alleges Sandra Duru Paid ₦2.5m To Tarnish Senator Natasha’s Image

Journalist and media activist, Maazi Obinna Oparaku Akuwudike, has alleged that self-acclaimed activist Sandra Duru, also known as ‘Prof Mgbeke’, paid him ₦2.5 million to produce defamatory content to damage the image of the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akuwudike made the revelation during an interview on Adeola Fayehun’s YouTube programme on Monday, May […]

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24 h. ago Construction firm asks Court to dismiss suit challenging quarrying activities in Benue

Tribune Online Construction firm asks Court to dismiss suit challenging quarrying activities in Benue A construction company, Rockbridge Construction Limited, has urged a Benue State High Court sitting in Otukpo to dismiss a suit filed by three aggrieved indigenes of the Awulema-Alaglanu-Oglewu Community in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State over alleged hazardous quarrying activities. Construction firm asks Court to dismiss suit challenging quarrying activities in Benue Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Court Adjourns Drug Case Against Indian Woman Over Lack Of Interpreter In Kano

The arraignment of a 42-year-old female Indian national, Ms. Neetu, on charges of alleged drug trafficking was on Tuesday stalled at the Federal High Court in Kano State due to the absence of a language interpreter. Ms. Neetu, who is accused of smuggling 11 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria, could not take her plea when […]

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26 h. ago Kano Court Rejects Ganduje’s Bid To Stop Trial In Alleged Multi

A Kano State High Court has dismissed a motion filed by the immediate-past governor of the State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the bribery and corruption case instituted against him and several others. Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu, while ruling on the matter, described the preliminary objections raised by the […]

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27 h. ago Bribery: Kano court okays Ganduje’s trial, dismisses objection

By John Ogunsemore Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu of the Kano State High Court on Tuesday dismissed the application filed by National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to hear the case of alleged bribery and misappropriation filed by the state government against him. Ganduje, a former Kano governor, […] The post Bribery: Kano court okays Ganduje’s trial, dismisses objection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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