57 m. ago Oil import licence: Court slates Sept 29 to hear Dangote Refinery’s suit against NNPC

Tribune Online Oil import licence: Court slates Sept 29 to hear Dangote Refinery’s suit against NNPC A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has slated September 29 to hear a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and others over an oil import licence dispute. The trial Judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, fixed the date after counsel to Dangote Refinery, George Ibrahim, SAN, […] Oil import licence: Court slates Sept 29 to hear Dangote Refinery’s suit against NNPC Tribune Online

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89 m. ago EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Mohammed Gobir, who was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by Justice R.I.B. Adebiyi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Gobir’s conviction followed a prolonged trial that began after his arrest on […] The post EFCC: Court jails Gobir seven years for N300m fraud, orders $1m, ₦123m restitution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago “Stay Focused, Committed To Edo People” – Wike Advises Gov Okpebholo Aftee Supreme Court Victory

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hailed Supreme Court judgment, affirming victory of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2024 governorship election in the state. Wike urged Governor Okpebholo, who contested under the umbrella of All Progressive Congress to remain focused and be more committed to Edo people. The former […] The post “Stay Focused, Committed To Edo People” – Wike Advises Gov Okpebholo Aftee Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago EFCC Files $443,371 Theft Charge Against Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count theft charge against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. The EFCC is accusing Onyedikachukwu of allegedly stealing $443,371 from Chinwo and another gospel artist, Judith Kanayo, also known as Judikay. Onyedikachukwu […]

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2 h. ago Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Man To Death For Beheading Elder Brother

The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced 29-year-old Akaninyene Thomas Okpon to death by hanging for the brutal murder of his elder brother, Friday Thomas Enyenokpon, whom he accused of witchcraft. The incident, which took place in 2018 at Ikot Abasi Asutan in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, involved the beheading […] The post Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Man To Death For Beheading Elder Brother appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago US: Despite S’Court ruling, Judge weighs blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Tribune Online US: Despite S’Court ruling, Judge weighs blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order A federal judge on Thursday again blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order that would limit birthright citizenship US: Despite S’Court ruling, Judge weighs blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Plateau Mob Attack: Court Adjourns Trial Of 22 Suspects To Friday

The trial of 22 suspects arrested by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) in connection with the June 20, 2025 mob action in Mangun community of Mangu local government area of Plateau State, has been adjourned to Friday, July 11 to enable the prosecuting counsel amend the charges brought against the suspects. The suspects were arraigned […]

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3 h. ago Edo poll: It was robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment

By Seyi Babalola Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for governor of Edo State in September 2024, has criticised the Supreme Court’s decision to confirm Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor, claiming that the finding lacks justice. The Supreme Court denied Ighodalo’s petition on Thursday, upholding Okpebholo’s election triumph. In a statement, Ighodalo called the […] The post Edo poll: It was robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Southern Governors’ Forum has congratulated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the validation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing it as a well-deserved electoral victory. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on behalf of […] The post Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Lawyer Files Contempt Suit Against IGP Over Alleged Violation Of Court Order

An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Yahuza Maharaz, has filed a contempt proceedings against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Alhaji Isah Yusuf-Musa, and two others over alleged disregard for a valid court order. A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting Bwari and presided over by Justice Mohammed Madugu, had on June 25 issued an […]

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4 h. ago APC Chieftain Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Okpebholo’s Election Victory

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie, has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo on the affirmation of his election victory by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The apex court, in a unanimous judgement delivered on Thursday, upheld the validity of Okpebholo’s election, effectively laying to rest months of […]

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5 h. ago Edo APC Chairman hails Supreme Court ruling on guber election

Tribune Online Edo APC Chairman hails Supreme Court ruling on guber election The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Governor Monday Okepebholo as the duly elected governor of the state. Edo APC Chairman hails Supreme Court ruling on guber election Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Court nullifies arbitration proceedings in Tempo Energy suit

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice S.B. Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has nullified the arbitration proceedings at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London, instituted against indigenous energy giant, Aiteo Eastern E&P Company Limited, by a group of lenders that partly financed its acquisition of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29, […] The post Court nullifies arbitration proceedings in Tempo Energy suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Edo poll: It was a robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment

By Seyi Babalola Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for governor of Edo State in September 2024, has criticised the Supreme Court’s decision to confirm Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor, claiming that the finding lacks justice. The Supreme Court denied Ighodalo’s petition on Thursday, upholding Okpebholo’s election triumph. In a statement, Ighodalo called the […] The post Edo poll: It was a robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago DPP Persecuting Me Because Of My Property, Developer Tells Judge In Open Court

Justice Samira Bature of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has heard in an open court how the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mohammed Babandoko, was persecuting a property developer, Mr Cecil Osakwe, over the latter’s property. According to Osakwe, the DPP has filed five different charges against him at different courts. […]

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5 h. ago Court nullifies arbitration proceedings against Tempo Energy

Tribune Online Court nullifies arbitration proceedings against Tempo Energy The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has nullified the arbitration proceedings at... Court nullifies arbitration proceedings against Tempo Energy Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Tinubu to Okpebholo: Accelerate service delivery with your Supreme Court victory

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Monday Okpebholo on the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his election as Edo State governor and urged him to see the victory as a call to heightened service delivery. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, July 10, 2025, affirms Okpebholo’s win in the September 2024 governorship poll, which […] The post Tinubu to Okpebholo: Accelerate service delivery with your Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Wike Hails Edo Gov Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Him To Remain Focused

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgement, which affirmied the victory of the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the last governorship election in the State. Wike, who urged the governor to remain focused, said he should see the victory as a further call to selfless service to […]

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7 h. ago “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 2024 Edo governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment upholding the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing it as a deep betrayal. In a statement he personally signed on Thursday in Abuja, Ighodalo said while he accepts the finality of the judgment, […] The post “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, bringing an end to the legal battle over the September 2024 governorship poll. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of justices led by Justice Mohammed Garba dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, […] The post Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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