25 m. ago Osun 2026: PDP governorship primary underway despite uncertainty

The Osun PDP primary for the 2026 governorship election is underway, shadowed by factional disputes and the recent resignation of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-pdp-governorship-primary-underway-despite-uncertainty/

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59 m. ago Developer Denies Transaction Records After Receiving N152m From Nigerian

Nigerian-American engineer, Mr. Anthony Ugbebor, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, that he paid N152m for two luxury flats with his “life savings”, adding that the developer tow whom money was paid later denied having records of the transactions. Ugbebor, who opened his defence in a protracted N152 […]

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2 h. ago Cardoso says 27 banks raised fresh capital in recapitalisation race

At least twenty-seven banks are raising new capital ahead of a sector-wide recapitalisation programme that is expected to boost lenders’ read more Cardoso says 27 banks raised fresh capital in recapitalisation race

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7 h. ago Groups Decry Delay In Getting Nigerian Identification Number

Nigerian community leaders in Europe, working with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, have urged the federal government to address the persistent challenges in obtaining National Identification Numbers (NINs) and passports, which affect citizens abroad. They said their appeal followed a report outlining the most pressing challenges faced by Nigerians overseas, which was […]

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8 h. ago CBN, BUA, First Bank named among Abuja’s top land defaulters

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has listed the Central Bank of Nigeria, BUA International Limited, First Bank of Nigeria and read more CBN, BUA, First Bank named among Abuja’s top land defaulters

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10 h. ago Doing business: Why Nigeria ranks poorly on registering property —Minister

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has explained that Nigeria performed poorly at the last World Bank during business ranking on registering property due to excessive procedures, long timelines, and high costs. This, he said, created uncertainty for investors and unnecessary hardship for citizens. The minister, therefore, called on state […]

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15 h. ago Court extends injunction halting Soun of Ogbomoso’s caretaker committee to January 29

They are seeking a court order to prevent the monarch from making these changes.

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15 h. ago CBN, IBRD, 12 banks risk losing property titles as Wike orders enforcement

Twelve banks, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), may lose their property titles as the Federal Capital Territory Administration read more CBN, IBRD, 12 banks risk losing property titles as Wike orders enforcement

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16 h. ago NAHCON signs MoU with Jaiz Bank, three others on Hajj savings scheme

According to the NAHCON boss, many prospective pilgrims were eager to enroll in the savings

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16 h. ago One injured as clashes erupt over deposed Osun monarch’s burial rites

Violence erupts in Igbajo, Osun State, as a dispute over a deposed monarch’s burial rites leads to clashes, injuring one and prompting a 24-hour curfew. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-as-clashes-erupt-over-deposed-osun-monarchs-burial-rites/

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18 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23

Natasha is facing a criminal defamation charge over claims that Senate President and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello plotted to kill her. The post Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23 appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago $6bn Mambila Fraud: Obasanjo Promises To Testify, Witness Tells Court

A Third Prosecution Witness (PW3) in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his desire to make himself available to testify in any court or forum regarding […]

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19 h. ago Alleged defamation: Court adjourns hearing Natasha Akpoti’s preliminary objection to Feb 2026

Justice Chizoba Oji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Maitama, Abuja, today adjourned the hearing of the preliminary objection raised by the senator representing Kogi Central in the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in her trial for alleged defamation...

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19 h. ago Ondo establishes special court for electricity theft, meter bypass cases

The Ondo State Government has created a special court to prosecute electricity theft, meter bypassing, and vandalism, signaling a zero-tolerance approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-establishes-special-court-for-electricity-theft-meter-bypass-cases/

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20 h. ago Kebbi Court Sentences 40‑yr‑old To Death For Culpable Homicide

The Kebbi State High Court sitting in Birnin Kebbi has convicted and sentenced a 40-year-old Bello Musa, also known as Katuka to death by hanging for culpable homicide, and to five years imprisonment for cheating.   The convict was arraigned on 22 November, 2024, before Justice Hassan Shehu Kuwa, on a three‑count charge of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, […]

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20 h. ago Court directs FCT CP to investigate Philip Shaibu’s direct criminal complaint against Omobayo

A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone II, Abuja, has directed the Commissioner of the FCT Police Command to investigate the direct criminal complaint filed by a former Edo state deputy governor...

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21 h. ago Court Adjourns Natasha’s Alleged Criminal Defamation Trial To 2026

Justice Chizoba Oji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama, has granted the request of the federal government to fix further hearing in the alleged criminal defamation charge brought against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation to 2026. When the case came […]

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22 h. ago Adaobi Alagwu Slams Tunde Ayeni Over ‘False, Desperate Claim’ Of Out

  An Abuja-based lawyer, Barr. Adaobi Alagwu, has strongly refuted claims by former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tunde Ayeni, alleging that she was seeking an out-of-court settlement in the ongoing litigation between them. She described the claims as false, malicious, and entirely unfounded. Ayeni and Alagwu have been embroiled in a […]

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23 h. ago Tinubu Chose Best Ambassadorial Nominees For His Administration — Aide

Ademola Oshodi, a Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, urged Nigerians critcising some of the nominees to refrain from damaging the character of people he said had not been convicted by a court. The post Tinubu Chose Best Ambassadorial Nominees For His Administration — Aide appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Court Jails Ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina’s Sister, Niece For Corruption

A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Sheikh Rehana, sister of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to seven years in prison for corruption linked to the illegal acquisition of lucrative plots of land in Dhaka. Rehana’s daughter, Tulip Siddiq, a British lawmaker, was also convicted and handed a two-year jail term in the same case, according […]

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