34 m. ago London Property Scandal: NBA Committee Reacts As Federal Govt Charges Ozekhome With Forgery

The Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) Anti-Corruption Committee has described the three-count criminal charge filed against human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as a welcome development. The chairman of the NBA Anti-Corruption Committee, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, who stated this in an exclusive interview, praised […]

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3 h. ago Suspect linked to 2014 NDLEA officers’ killings arrested in Ogun

The NDLEA has arrested drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, who was wanted for 12 years for his alleged role in the killing of three anti-drug officers in 2014. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspect-linked-to-2014-ndlea-officers-killings-arrested-in-ogun/

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4 h. ago N30bn relief: Oyo cries politics as HEDA drags Makinde to EFCC

HEDA petitions the EFCC to investigate the N30bn Oyo relief fund, alleging diversion and lack of transparency after the January 2024 Bodija explosion. Read More: https://punchng.com/n30bn-relief-oyo-cries-politics-as-heda-drags-makinde-to-efcc/

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8 h. ago Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reportedly welcomed another child with his wife, Bewaji, while still in police custody. Sources said the singer received the news of the birth with excitement despite his current situation and has expressed a strong desire to regain his freedom in order to see his newborn […] The post Portable Births New Baby In Detention As Court Denies Him Bail In Alleged Assault On Policemen Case appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Anambra threatens ban on masquerades over persistent public assaults

The Anambra State government threatens to ban masquerades engaging in public assault and harassment, following viral incidents of violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-threatens-ban-on-masquerades-over-persistent-public-assaults/

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15 h. ago FG slams forgery charges on Mike Ozekhome over disputed London property

The federal government has filed criminal charges against  Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over alleged forgery and read more FG slams forgery charges on Mike Ozekhome over disputed London property

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15 h. ago Alleged Forgery: FG Files Criminal Charges Against Ozekhome Over UK Property Case

68-year-old Ozekome is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The post Alleged Forgery: FG Files Criminal Charges Against Ozekhome Over UK Property Case appeared first on Channels Television.

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17 h. ago NiDCOM Condemns Killing Of Nigerian By His Brothers In India

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed sadness over what it described as “the tragic and senseless death” of Emeka Christian, a Nigerian national in Pune, India, allegedly beaten to death by two of his brothers, Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, over a romantic dispute. The Commission in a statement issued on Saturday […]

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17 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Katung Rallies Support For Tinubu, Governor Sani’s Re

The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to his supporters to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election. Katung also distanced himself from unauthorised statements allegedly made by individuals claiming to be his supporters, which were critical of the […]

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17 h. ago Wanted drug kingpin arrested 12 years after killing three NDLEA officers

Nigeria’s drug agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin Lekan Jimoh, 12 years after he allegedly orchestrated the killing of three officers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-drug-kingpin-arrested-12-years-after-killing-three-ndlea-officers/

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19 h. ago Ekpoma Protest: Anger, Looting, Arrests And A Swift Government Response

Last Weekend, the university town of Ekpoma in Esan West local government area of Edo State erupted in anger as students, youths, and residents took to the streets to protest the rising wave of insecurity. What began as a peaceful demonstration degenerated into looting, vandalism, and the arrest of about 52 students from Ambrose Alli […]

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19 h. ago NECA, NSITF push to boost workplace safety, reward compliant firms

The Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have intensified efforts to raise workplace read more NECA, NSITF push to boost workplace safety, reward compliant firms

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22 h. ago TotalEnergies’ Land Donors Protest Alleged Neglect, Marginalisation

The Umu-Aye community in Ogbogu Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has protested alleged neglect and marginalisation by TotalEnergies. The protesters said they are the principal land donors of the Ogbogu Flow Station and associated facilities under OML 58 and expressed sadness over what they described as 27 years of neglect by the […]

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22 h. ago From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

From allegations of Christian genocide to airstrikes and a billion-naira lobby For decades, Nigeria’s insecurity has been framed as a read more From Sokoto forests to Capitol Hill: How Nigeria’s insecurity is being fought in Washington

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23 h. ago Credit Administration Institute’s Money Lenders Seek Partnership On Ethical Credit System

The Money Lenders Association (MLA) has sought closer collaboration with the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) to promote ethical credit administration and strengthen Nigeria’s evolving credit ecosystem. The president of the association, Gbemi Adelekan, disclosed this in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Lagos. Adelekan said the […]

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27 h. ago New tax law implementation requires strict oversight, transparency — Political scientists

The Nigeria Political Scientists Association (NPSA) on Friday accused the federal government of putting the cart before the horse in read more New tax law implementation requires strict oversight, transparency — Political scientists

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28 h. ago Suspending mining will harm economy, livelihoods – MAN President, Ayankale

Miners Association of Nigeria President argues against suspending mining, stating it harms the economy, affects livelihoods, and fails to stop illegal mine Read More: https://punchng.com/suspending-mining-will-harm-economy-livelihoods-man-president-ayankale/

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35 h. ago CAN Honours Legacy Of Heroic Plateau Imam Who Saved 262 Christians

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has paid tribute to the late Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, whose heroic actions during a 2018 massacre saved the lives of 262 Christians in Plateau State, cementing his legacy as a national symbol of interfaith courage and unity. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Saturday, recalled […]

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35 h. ago VIDEO: Lagos taskforce arrests six suspected hoodlums on Ikorodu road

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce has arrested six suspected hoodlums who allegedly rob motorists with broken-down vehicles on Ikorodu Road. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-taskforce-arrests-six-suspected-hoodlums-on-ikorodu-road/

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35 h. ago Rivers: Land Donors To TotalEnergies Protest Alleged Neglect, Marginalisation

The Umu Aye community in Ogbogu Town, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers Statel, has protested an alleged neglect and marginalisation by international oil company (IOC), TotalEnergies. The protesters, who said they were the principal land donors of Ogbogu Flow Station and associated facilities of OML 58, expressed sadness over 27 years of alleged neglect […]

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