4 h. ago Defamation: Diezani wins, as Bayelsa court slams N500m damages against documentary producers

From Femi Folaranmi. Yenagoa Bayelsa State High Court presided over by Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, has awarded N500 million to the former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke, as damages for defamation against the producers and the director of the documentary: “Is It Your Money’’ Mrs Allison- Madueke had dragged the defendants, Chude Jideonwo, Judith Audu, […] The post Defamation: Diezani wins, as Bayelsa court slams N500m damages against documentary producers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Police Begin Probe Of Alleged Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command said it has commenced investigation into the alleged attack on the family house of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, in Okehi local government area of Kogi State. The investigation, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP William Ovye Aya, followed media reports that the house […]

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9 h. ago We’re investigating attack on Senator Natasha’s home – Kogi police

The Kogi State Police Command has disclosed that an investigation into the attack on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s family home is underway. Speaking in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya Ovye, said the command received the distress call that the residence in Obeiba-Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area was under attack. […] The post We’re investigating attack on Senator Natasha’s home – Kogi police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Fans React As Davido Claims He Once Lived In ‘Face Me I Face You’ Apartment

Renowned Afrobeats star Davido has sparked online debate after claiming he began his journey from a “face me I face you” compound—an informal housing style common in Nigerian urban areas. The singer made this claim in the track CFMF, off his fifth studio album, 5ive, which was released on Friday. In the song, Davido attributes […] The post Fans React As Davido Claims He Once Lived In ‘Face Me I Face You’ Apartment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Kogi Central Youths Condemn Attack On Senator Natasha’s Family Home, Demand Urgent Probe

Youth under the aegis of the Say No To Violence in Ebiraland (SNTVE), a peace advocacy group in Kogi Central of Kogi State, have condemned the recent armed attack on the family residence of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in Ihima village. They demanded a swift and thorough investigation by the Inspector […]

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17 h. ago Lawmaker Slams NBA Over Rivers Crisis, Demands Return Of N300m

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of insincerity, hypocrisy, and misguided pretensions over its response to the state of emergency declaration issued by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said the NBA cannot restrict or amend the […]

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18 h. ago “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu

Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has warned President Bola Tinubu to avoid tribal favouritism in his administration. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Sani claim is coming, amid heavy criticism facing Tinubu’s government, particularly by northern politicians, who believe that his appointments are largely made in favour of his home region, the southwest. Speaking during […] The post “Tribal Favoritism Won’t Help Your Govt” – Shehu Sani Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Edo PDP caretaker panel slams Orbih over secretariat donation

The  Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, led by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has dismissed Chief Dan Orbih’s recent donation of a party secretariat, describing it as a desperate move aimed at distracting and destabilising the party. Orbih, while announcing the donation of a new party secretariat in Benin City on Wednesday, Read More

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27 h. ago 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka Fifteen people who were abducted in Ibagwa-Agu community, Nsukka Local Government, Enugu State, have regained their freedom after spending five days in captivity. The victims, who were released early yesterday, April 17, were reportedly returning from a burial ceremony when they were ambushed within a farm settlement by  kidnappers and taken […] The post 15 kidnap victims regain freedom after 5 days in captivity in Nsukka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira

Some yet to be identified gunmen have invaded the family house of suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. It was gathered that the building, located at Obeiba-Ihima area of Kogi State, was raided on Tuesday by criminal elements, and destroyed some properties worth millions of naira during the operation. In a statement by […] The post Gunmen Invade Senator Natasha’s Family House In Kogi, Destroy Properties Worth Millions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago FG demands proof of diaspora investors’ $250m in Winhomes Estate

The Federal Government has demanded proof or evidence of investment from Diaspora Nigerians who ‘claim’ to have invested $250 million read more FG demands proof of diaspora investors’ $250m in Winhomes Estate

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42 h. ago Skitmaker Mr Macaroni Revives Tinubu’s 2014 Tweets To Slam Current Leadership

Popular Nigerian skitmaker and activist Adebowale Adedayo who is popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has reignited political discourse on social media after replying to a series of old tweets made by President Bola Tinubu in 2014, during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The tweets, originally posted when Tinubu was a vocal opposition leader under the All […]

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42 h. ago Champions League: Courtois slams Real Madrid teammates after defeat to Arsenal

By Seyi Babalola Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, has criticised his teammates following their 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg. Los Blancos came into the game on Wednesday night trailing 3-0. In the 13th minute, Courtois denied Bukayo Saka from the penalty spot, stopping him from extending the Gunners’ lead. […] The post Champions League: Courtois slams Real Madrid teammates after defeat to Arsenal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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45 h. ago Afenifere faction slams FG over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, ‘Tell Your Papa’

A faction of Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere loyal to the leadership of Late Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has upbraided President Bola Tinubu over the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song “Tell Your Papa”. Afenifere, in a statement on Wednesday signed by its acting Chairman and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Justice Faloye, said that the Read More

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50 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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57 h. ago Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State governor, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for an investigation and possible read more Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands probe, prosecution of Natasha Akpoti over defamation

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57 h. ago Defamation: Yahaya Bello demands probe, prosecution of Natasha

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, to the IG on Wednesday, Read More

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58 h. ago Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking the arrest of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged defamatory statements. Bello, who spoke through the petition signed by his lawyer, N. A. Abubakar, urged the police to summon Akpoti-Uduaghan to substantiate her allegations against him with credible evidence. He […] The post Yahaya Bello demands Natasha’s arrest over alleged defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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