26 m. 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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50 m. 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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53 m. 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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58 m. ago ‘Supreme Court’s Validation Of Edo Guber Outcome Portends Danger To Democracy’, Says Obaseki

The immediate-past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state, warning that the alleged manipulation of the exercise and subsequent judicial validation of the electon outcome, portends grave danger to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement released on Thursday, […]

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59 m. ago Okpebholo Hails Supreme Court Verdict, Calls For Unity, Reconciliation

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming him as the duly elected leader of the State as a “landmark decision” that ends all legal disputes arising from the 2024 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo said the verdict […]

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91 m. ago OML 29: Court Voids ICC Arbitration Proceedings Against Aiteo E&P In Tempo Energy Suit

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has nullified arbitration proceedings at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London, instituted against indigenous energy company, Aiteo Eastern E&P Company Limited, by a group of lenders who partly financed its acquisition of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29. The court declared the arbitration as a violation […]

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1 hour ago Supreme Court Verdict Betrayed Edo People, Says PDP’s Ighodalo

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has described the Thursday ruling of the Supreme Court upholding the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as a betrayal of people of the State. Ighodalo in a statement reacting to that ruling, expressed disappointment and […]

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2 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory As Edo Gov

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State. The verdict put an end to months of legal contestation following the September 21, 2024 governorship poll held in the state. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the apex court […]

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3 h. ago Again, South Korea’s Ousted President Yeol Detained Over Martial Law Declaration

South Korea’s former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained for a second time on Thursday as prosecutors intensified their investigation into his failed attempt to impose martial law, plunging the country into political turmoil. Yoon, 64, was accused of attempting to subvert civilian rule by ordering armed troops to storm parliament on December 3, 2024, […]

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3 h. ago JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo’s election was upheld in a unanimous decision on Thursday by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba. The court dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asuerinme Ighodalo, to nullify the outcome of the […] The post JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Evaluating Regulation Compliance And Fees Among Top Nigerian Stockbrokers

Nigeria’s capital-market boom has pushed more retail traders to scrutinise how their brokers are regulated and what each trade costs. While local firms still dominate activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), global multi-asset brokers now court the same clients with dollar, euro and naira accounts plus direct market access to offshore equities and commodities. Understanding […]

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4 h. ago Kaduna Court Jails Four Suspects Over Online Fraud, Impersonation

An High Court sitting in Kaduna State has sentenced four men, identified as Promise Usman, Daniel Chinedu, Fahad Yusuf Badamasi, and Emmanuel Chidera Udochukwu for internet-related fraud and impersonation offenses. The convicts were prosecuted by Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on separate count charges bordering on impersonation, cheating, and obtaining […] The post Kaduna Court Jails Four Suspects Over Online Fraud, Impersonation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Court voids Union Bank’s £130m deduction from NICON Investment account, orders refund

Tribune Online Court voids Union Bank’s £130m deduction from NICON Investment account, orders refund …awards additional £1m damages in favour of NICON  …as Unon Bank heads to Appeal Court A Lagos State High Court has voided Union Bank’s deduction of £130,720,557.06 belonging to Nicon Investment Limited due to alleged indebtedness. Justice O. O. Abike-Fadipe voided the banks action on the grounds that the deduction was made without authorisation or […] Court voids Union Bank’s £130m deduction from NICON Investment account, orders refund Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Court slams €1m damages against Union Bank over breach, negligence

Tribune Online Court slams €1m damages against Union Bank over breach, negligence Awards N50m damages in favour of NICON Investment Ltd•Union Bank heads to Appeal Court A High Court of Lagos State has slammed £1 million in damages against Union Bank Plc for negligence and breach of its fiduciary duties to NICON Investment Limited. Delivering judgment on Wednesday in a suit marked LD/1074/2010 filed by NICON Investment […] Court slams €1m damages against Union Bank over breach, negligence Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Three policemen, two soldiers die as security forces neutralise 30 bandits in Katsina

Tribune Online Three policemen, two soldiers die as security forces neutralise 30 bandits in Katsina Joint security forces, comprising police, military personnel, and components of the Nigerian Air Force, on Tuesday, engaged hundreds of heavily armed bandits who simultaneously attacked the communities of Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to Channels Television, the operation resulted in the successful neutralisation of 30 bandits. […] Three policemen, two soldiers die as security forces neutralise 30 bandits in Katsina Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has passed a bill seeking to  reposition the power sector for optimal performance by clarifying regulatory roles between the Federal and State governments, criminalising the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, introducing a targeted subsidy framework, and defining legal obligations to host communities through second reading. It would mark a major […] The post Senate passes bill to reform power sector, criminalise national grid vandalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Panic as hoodlums storm Osun communities to effect court order

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Members of Ifesowapo communities in Osogbo, Osun State, yesterday appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and Governor Ademola Adeleke, to rescue them from hoodlums who have invaded their communities and  destroyed their property under the guise of securing a court order. Speaking on behalf of the communities covering […] The post Panic as hoodlums storm Osun communities to effect court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Maktown, Amazons shine at maiden FIBA Africa Zone 3 Academies Tournament in Lagos

By Joe Apu Maktown Basketball Academy emerged champion of the inaugural FIBA Africa Zone 3 Academies Tournament on Monday, overcoming a resilient Warlords Academy side in a thrilling 74–70 finale at the Webber Engineering-themed Dolphins Basketball Court in Ikeja, Lagos. The boys from Ilupeju, known as the Warlords, battled tenaciously but fell short against Maktown’s […] The post Maktown, Amazons shine at maiden FIBA Africa Zone 3 Academies Tournament in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Delineation: Delta Communities Threaten To Disrupt Oil Facilities Over Alleged Marginalisation

Ogbe-Ijoh oil producing communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have threatened to disrupt further flow of oil and gas from the communities, if the injustice against them are not addressed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the shortchanged delineation of wards in their local government. This threat is […]

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20 h. ago Gunmen attack Anambra communities again, kill 4, security van set ablaze

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Gunmen, on Wednesday, July 9, reportedly attacked Oko and Ekwulobia communities in Orumba North and Aguata Local Government Areas, killing about four persons as many were injured. The incident occurred around the newly constructed Ekwulobia flyover and the Oko Divisional Police Headquarters, nearly one month after similar attacks claimed several lives […] The post Gunmen attack Anambra communities again, kill 4, security van set ablaze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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