31 m. ago EFCC arraigns another 16 Chinese in Lagos over fraud allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal directorate, have arraigned an additional 16 Chinese before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for alleged fraud. The Chinese Nationals are among the 792-member cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested by EFCC operatives on December 10, 2024, in Lagos, in Read More

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39 m. ago NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari

Tribune Online NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mele Kyari has said that the world recognises Africa as the next destination of providing greater support to the global energy market, recognising Nigeria’s position as the largest producer of oil and gas in the continent. Kyari disclosed this while delivering an address on the theme “Africa’s Energy […] NNPC leading charge towards Africa’s gas infrastructure expansion — Kyari Tribune Online

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69 m. ago Abubakar Lawal: Death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda confirmed

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a former Nigerian Under-20 international footballer, Mr Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. The Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply saddened by the tragic death of […] The post Abubakar Lawal: Death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda confirmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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90 m. ago APC aspirant vows to break APGA’s hold on Anambra, defeat Soludo

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Obiora Okonkwo, has vowed to end Anambra’s status as a one-party state by defeating Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the November 5 election. The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines made this declaration on Tuesday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja after submitting his nomination and expression Read More

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99 m. ago Enugu House of Assembly introduces a Bill to Regulate Agency and Legal Fees

Seeks to abolish caution fee In response to the growing complaints by Enugu State residents over the rising exploitation of tenants and prospective tenants by landlords, the Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to checkmate the alleged excesses. Entitled “the Bill for a Law to Amend the Landlord and Tenant Law, CAP. […] The post Enugu House of Assembly introduces a Bill to Regulate Agency and Legal Fees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago FG pushes new metallurgical bill to boost Nigeria’s steel sector

The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has unveiled the proposed Nigeria Metallurgical Industry Bill, describing it as a transformative piece of legislation aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic diversification and industrial growth. He said the Bill would establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, unlocking the vast potential of Nigeria’s metallurgical and steel sector. Meanwhile, Read More

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2 h. ago From newcomer to key player: Zone’s steady ascent in Nigeria’s payment landscape

Zone’s entry into Nigeria’s payment ecosystem introduced a revolutionary concept: a blockchain-powered payment infrastructure designed specifically for financial institutions. In read more From newcomer to key player: Zone’s steady ascent in Nigeria’s payment landscape

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2 h. ago CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance — Senate panel

Tribune Online CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance — Senate panel The Senate Ad-hoc Committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways Means advance incurred by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of frustrating the probe. CBN frustrating probe into N30trn ‘ways and means’ advance — Senate panel Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Minister urges agencies to adopt INTERPOL strategies to tackle insecurity

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called on security agencies in Nigeria to adopt international policing standards, particularly those employed by INTERPOL, to address the country’s growing security challenges. Speaking at a workshop organised by the Ministry of Police Affairs in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force and the National Central Bureau Read More

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2 h. ago Two Ekiti teachers bag 44 years imprisonment for raping minor

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Tuesday sentenced two teachers to 44 years imprisonment for offences bordering on rape of minors and abuse of office. The defendants, Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Ayodele Olaofe (52) were arraigned on 2nd March 2022 on three counts bordering on rape and abuse of office. The charge Read More

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2 h. ago DStv, GOtv offer subscribers plans to alleviate price increase

To mitigate the recent tariff adjustments announced for customers, leading pay television service provider MultiChoice Nigeria plans to offer a support package for DStv and GOtv subscribers. In a message to subscribers on Monday, the company stated that starting from 1 March, new tariffs will apply to DStv and GOtv packages. According to the company, […] The post DStv, GOtv offer subscribers plans to alleviate price increase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Court stops police from using DNA result in paternity case against ex

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigerian Police Force from presenting a DNA test result as evidence in a paternity dispute involving a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, and Hadiza Baffa. Baffa and Turaki are embroiled in a legal paternity dispute, with Baffa asserting that the former Read More

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2 h. ago Obi was never a protégé of Arthur Nzeribe’s ABN, Obidient Movement says

From Idu Jude, Abuja The leadership of the Obidient Movement has again debunked the rumour that Mr Peter Obi was involved in the activities of the late Senator Arthur Nzeribe’s defunct Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) during the struggle for democracy. The group, in a press statement on Tuesday, noted that, for the umpteenth time, […] The post Obi was never a protégé of Arthur Nzeribe’s ABN, Obidient Movement says appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights

Tribune Online Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed its dismay over attempts to prevent Muslims in the Southwest from observing Sharia law, which is an integral part of their Islamic obligations. Shari’ah council decries attempt to suppress Southwest Muslims’ religious rights Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Ugandan police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal

Ugandan authorities have launched an investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who allegedly fell from a shopping read more Ugandan police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal

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3 h. ago Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport

By Chinelo Obogo Air Peace has issued a rebuttal against a report by some online platforms alleging that its Chairman, Allen Onyema, was stranded for over 24 hours at the Ekiti State airport due to navigational problems. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, dismissed the claims as false, misleading, and a deliberate […] The post Air Peace denies claims Onyema was delayed for 24 hours at Ekiti airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Osun election chief sues IG over staff arrests, office sealing

The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and its chairman, Mr Hashim Abioye, have filed a lawsuit against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Federal High Court in Osogbo over the alleged illegal detention of the commission’s staff and the sealing of its office. Also joined in the suit, numbered FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, is the Read More

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3 h. ago FG demands probe into death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda 

The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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3 h. ago Court Jails Herbalist 14 Years For Sexually Assaulting Minor

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced a traditional herbal healer, Segun Shina to fourteen (14) years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl. Justice Oshodi sentenced the convict after holding that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including a […]

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4 h. ago Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Ladipo Market In Lagos

Some goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fire outbreak at the popular Ladipo market in Lagos State. It was gathered that the inferno erupted on Tuesday following an electric power surge, after public electricity power supply was restored to the area. In a statement by Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management […] The post Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Ladipo Market In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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