10 h. ago Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

Sanda was sentenced to death by hanging by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in January 2020. The post Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago INEC Denies Disobeying Court Order, Clarifies Osun Judgement Compliance

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports suggesting that it violated a court order or that a fresh warrant was issued for the arrest of its immediate-past chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over a case involving the Action Alliance (AA) party. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, the Commission […]

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19 h. ago UK court jails trans woman for lying about biological sex to sleep with man

By John Ogunsemore A transgender woman, Ciara Watkin, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexually assaulting a man by concealing her biological sex during intimate encounters, a UK court ruled on Friday. Watkin, 21, was convicted of three counts of sexual assault following a trial at Teesside Crown Court in August. In […] The post UK court jails trans woman for lying about biological sex to sleep with man appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday

…Extends order freezing accounts … ‘Council funds intact with us’, UBA lawyer tells court By Oluseye Ojo The Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan has scheduled Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for a ruling on applications filed by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and other defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Attorney General […] The post Osun LGAs crisis: Court fixes ruling on applications for Tuesday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence

Edewor Egedegbe, a prominent Niger Delta activist, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s low ranking in maternal health and gender equality. He noted that the country placed 130th out of 146 nations in the 2023 Global Gender Gap Report. The report records a maternal mortality rate of 512 deaths per 100,000 live births alongside high incidences […] The post Delta Activist Edewor Egedegbe Calls On Men To Stop Gender Violence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Alleged $1.43m Fraud: EFCC Kicks As Ajudua Approaches Trial Court For Bail Again

Ajudua is currently facing trial for allegedly defrauding a Palestinian national, Zad Abu Zalaf, of $1,043,000 under false pretenses. The post Alleged $1.43m Fraud: EFCC Kicks As Ajudua Approaches Trial Court For Bail Again appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago Implement Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy, Stakeholders Tell Federal Government

Stakeholders from civil society, religious institutions, governance bodies, and development organisations, have called on the Federal Government to swiftly implement the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on local government autonomy, describing it as critical to reviving grassroots governance and accelerating national development. The call was made during a National Dialogue Forum with the theme: “Local Government […]

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42 h. ago Nobel Prize: Trump’s Snub Was ‘Politics Over Peace’, Says White House

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to Venezuela’s opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado. The post Nobel Prize: Trump’s Snub Was ‘Politics Over Peace’, Says White House appeared first on Channels Television.

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44 h. ago Maria Corina Machado: The Face And Fire Of Venezuela’s Opposition

Maria Corina Machado, a fearless activist with rock-star appeal, is a key face of the opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s iron-fisted regime. Hailed as … Continue reading Maria Corina Machado: The Face And Fire Of Venezuela’s Opposition The post Maria Corina Machado: The Face And Fire Of Venezuela’s Opposition appeared first on Channels Television.

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46 h. ago Osinbajo Accuses Supreme Court Of Inconsistency, Seeks Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Justice System

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has faulted the Nigerian Supreme Court for what he described as inconsistency and excessive reliance on technicalities at the expense of substantive justice. Osinbajo, a Professor of Law, made the observation in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, during the second Prof. Yusuf Ali Annual Lecture organised by the Kwara State University […]

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46 h. ago Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service

The Lagos State Task Force has confirmed the conviction of 21 individuals arrested for offences including street trading, illegal bus stop operations, unauthorised ticketing, and obstruction of public roads. According to the agency, the offenders received a combined sentence of 44 months of community service handed down by a mobile court after a coordinated enforcement […] The post Lagos Court Sentences 21 Environmental Offenders To 44 Months Community Service appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has queried the haste with which injunctions and ex-parte orders were sought and granted by court to stop workers from realising their legitimate objectives. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this yesterday at the 2025 annual public lecture of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja. The lecture […] The post NLC queries ‘speedy’ granting of injunctions, ex parte orders by court against workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago $6bn Mambilla power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract –Witness

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, continued yesterday, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, with more revelations unfolding on the alleged $6 billion Mambilla Power Project contract scandal. During the hearing before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, the third prosecution witness (PW3), Umar Hussein […] The post $6bn Mambilla power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract –Witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Nigeria seeks return to ICJ bench after 30 years, nominates Elias as candidate

The federal government has formally presented Taoheed Elias (Judge), as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice read more Nigeria seeks return to ICJ bench after 30 years, nominates Elias as candidate

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55 h. ago Man, 23, jailed 1 year for possession of frauduelent document

By Marvelous Udoruisi & Oyinlola Arolawun A 23 -years-old man, Abimbola Joseph Olamide has been found guilty and sentenced to one year imprisonment  by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja. The convict, Olamide was docked before Justice Rahman Oshodi by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),on a one -count charge, […] The post Man, 23, jailed 1 year for possession of frauduelent document appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Igbos Can’t Get Away With What Others Do In Nigeria — Sowore

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian government of applying double standards in the treatment of citizens from different ethnic backgrounds, particularly targeting the Igbos of the South-East. Speaking on Arise News Channel ‘Prime Time’ show on Thursday night, Sowore lamented what he described as systemic marginalisation of the […]

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57 h. ago Presidency Slams Sowore Over Planned ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest To Aso Rock

The Presidency has condemned plans by activist Omoyele Sowore to stage a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja over the continued detention of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a post on his official X […]

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59 h. ago Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele

Tribune Online Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele The judge also adjourned the matter until November 21 for a report on the agreement reached by the parties regarding a forensic inspection. Alleged $4.5bn fraud: Court admits WhatsApp chat as evidence against Emefiele Tribune Online

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59 h. ago Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: Court Admits More Documents As Exhibits In Emefiele’s Trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi overruled the objections of defence counsels in the case and admitted the documents in evidence The post Alleged $4.5bn Fraud: Court Admits More Documents As Exhibits In Emefiele’s Trial appeared first on Channels Television.

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62 h. ago Atiku Abubakar Endorses Sowore’s Campaign For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed strong support for the movement initiated by activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, which seeks the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a message posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Atiku condemned Kanu’s prolonged detention, […] The post Atiku Abubakar Endorses Sowore’s Campaign For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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