25 m. ago N500,000 bill: Lagos hospital mum after death of pregnant woman

A private hospital  (name withheld) in the Ibeju/Lekki area of Lagos State, where a doctor allegedly refused to treat a pregnant woman, known as Kemi, due to her husband’s inability to make an upfront payment of N500,000, has remained silent over the incident. The tragic incident, in which the pregnant woman reportedly died, was first Read More

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25 m. ago Kidnappers kill abducted Delta man in wife, children’s presence

A man, Godwin Anuka, who was kidnapped by suspected Fulani herders alongside his wife and two children in the Ubulu-Uku area of Delta State, has been killed in the presence of his wife and children. The Senior Special Assistant on Civil Society and Youth Mobilisation to the Delta State Governor, Harrison Gwamnishu, disclosed this in Read More

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28 m. ago LG autonomy: S’Court amended constitution to please executive, says Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Wednesday, said the Supreme Court “went off the track” in granting the Federal Government’s request for local government autonomy. According to him, the Supreme Court amended the 1999 Constitution to grant the LG autonomy request in order “to please the executive”. He, however, criticised Read More

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88 m. ago Edo poll: Ighodalo heads for A’Court as tribunal affirms Okpebholo gov

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at last year’s election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, says he will appeal the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress the winner of the September 21, 2024 poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led Read More

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2 h. ago Court restrains Abia govt from engaging in fresh process of appointing new Judges

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia A Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, has restrained the Abia state Government and her agents from engaging in fresh process for the appointment of new Judges in the state. The order followed an application brought by two litigants questioning Abia State Government’s engaging in a fresh process in […] The post Court restrains Abia govt from engaging in fresh process of appointing new Judges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report

Tribune Online Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report A report that examined the implications of privatisation reforms advocated by international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank, has revealed a pattern of systemic failures that continued to compromise water access for millions of Nigerians. The report, ‘Big Debt, Big Thirst: A Case Study of World Bank Supported Projects in Ekiti, Rivers and Bauchi States’ […] Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report Tribune Online

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3 h. ago NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market, Sets Strict Compliance Rules

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha Head Bridge drug market, popularly known as ‘Ogbo Ogwu,’ under strict conditions. Announcing the decision in a statement on Wednesday, NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that shop owners must comply with stringent administrative guidelines before resuming operations, she […] The post NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market, Sets Strict Compliance Rules appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies fraud in tax evasion trial

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti testified in court in Spain on Wednesday, denying any intent to commit fraud to tax read more Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti denies fraud in tax evasion trial

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4 h. ago S’African court frees Pastor Omotoso of rape charges after eight years

A Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has been acquitted of rape charges by a South African high court after spending eight years in jail. The judge presiding over the case criticised the state prosecutor’s handling of the cross-examination, stating it was “shallow” and lacked the intention to uncover the truth. Omotoso and his two co-defendants were Read More

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5 h. ago Tinubu Baking ‘New Cake’ For Nigerians, Says VP Shettima’s Wife

Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima has described President Bola Tinubu as a visionary leader who is ‘baking a new cake’ for Nigerians. Hajiya Shettima the cake is one that will benefit not just the present generation, but children and grandchildren yet to come. Speaking in Maiduguri, Borno State, during an annual Ramadan […]

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5 h. ago Uromi 16: Victim’s Widow Gives Birth After Husband’s Tragic Death, Cries For Help

Hauwa Bala, the wife of late Isah Bala—one of the hunters murdered by an illegal viligates group in Uromi, Edo State—went into premature labour upon receiving the devastating news of her husband’s death. She gave birth to a baby girl shortly after, but now faces an uncertain future as the sole provider for their six […]

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5 h. ago Rape charges: Nigerian pastor acquitted after eight years in South African jail

By Seyi Babalola After eight years in prison, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women in his South African church was found not guilty of all counts. Timothy Omotoso disputed the 32 counts in a live trial that drew widespread attention across the country. In 2018, one witness testified in court that she had […] The post Rape charges: Nigerian pastor acquitted after eight years in South African jail appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu, Kyari receive commendation over food security reforms

Tribune Online Tinubu, Kyari receive commendation over food security reforms He noted that the declaration of a state of emergency on agriculture, temporary suspension of tariffs on imported grains and essential food items and other reforms have yielded positive results.  Tinubu, Kyari receive commendation over food security reforms Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Food Security: Cross River Distributes Improved Seedlings, Herbicides To 135 Schools

The Cross River State government has commenced distribution of improved variety of seedlings and herbicides to 135 schools across the three senatorial zones in the state. The initiative was targeted at tackling guaranteeing food security and intensify the fight against hunger and starvation in the state. Commissioner for Education in the state, Senator Stephen Odey, […]

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6 h. ago EFCC secures conviction in $30,000 airport money laundering case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced Okunfulure Olusola Steve to three months’ imprisonment for money laundering. The Head of Media and Publicity at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dele Oyewale, said the convict was arrested on 28 […] The post EFCC secures conviction in $30,000 airport money laundering case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago EFCC presents fresh evidence against Kore Holdings in $9.6b P&ID scam

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday tendered additional evidence against Kore Holdings Limited before Justice J. O. Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. The Commission is prosecuting the company alongside Muhammed Kuchazi (now deceased) in connection with the Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) fraud portfolio on amended […] The post EFCC presents fresh evidence against Kore Holdings in $9.6b P&ID scam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere’s spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin

Tribune Online Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; human rights activist, Femi Falana; 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore; the deceased's wife, Joe Okei-Odumakin; and others have commemorated the life and times of the former spokesman of the Afenifere Group, Yinka Odumakin. Gani Adams, Falana, Sowore, others honour late Afenifere spokesman, Odumakin Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Edo Gov Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance’s Petition Against Okpebholo, APC

Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by Action Alliance and Adekunle Omoaje against the election victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The court in Abuja, on Wednesday, also rejected petition by AA against the state’s ruling party, All Progressives Congress and Independent National Electoral Commission. In its judgment, three-member tribunal struck […] The post Edo Gov Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance’s Petition Against Okpebholo, APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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