1 hour ago FCT council poll: Court orders INEC to recognise LP candidates

An FCT High Court has ordered INEC to grant the Labour Party access to upload its nominated candidates for the upcoming FCT council poll scheduled for 2026 Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-council-poll-court-orders-inec-to-recognise-lp-candidates/

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2 h. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Awujale: KWAM1 drags Ogun gov, ruling house, four others to court

Fuji musician KWAM1 drags the Ogun State governor to court, seeking to halt the selection and installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-kwam1-drags-ogun-gov-ruling-house-four-others-to-court/

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5 h. ago Awujale stool: Wasiu Ayinde drags Gov Abiodun, five others to Court

Fuji legend Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (KWAM1), has dragged the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, before the State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, seeking an order of interim injunction restraining the governor and five others from taking any steps in the installation process of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

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5 h. ago Court upholds Ngige’s bail, but he must find serving director, FCT landowner as surety

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Thursday ordered Chris Ngige, a former Minister of Labour read more Court upholds Ngige’s bail, but he must find serving director, FCT landowner as surety

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5 h. ago Court stops APC, INEC from enforcing resolution against Cross River chairman

The claimant approached the court through a motion ex parte filed by his counsel, Ayotunde Ogunleye (SAN), seeking protection from what he described as an unlawful resolution dated November 26, 2025, which allegedly sought to prevent him from carrying out his duties as the APC Chairman in Cross River State.

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7 h. ago Nigeria’s investment risk seen rising on Supreme Court’s Rivers emergency ruling

Nigeria’s investment climate is facing a fresh test following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the state of emergency in Rivers read more Nigeria’s investment risk seen rising on Supreme Court’s Rivers emergency ruling

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7 h. ago Thursday News Recap: FG Reopens Schools, Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Detained NAF Crew Released, Nigeria’s Unsold Crude +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Thursday News Recap: FG Reopens Schools, Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Detained NAF Crew Released, Nigeria’s Unsold Crude +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Court remands FCTA director over alleged forgery of land titles

The ICPC told the court that the case stemmed from intelligence reports and a petition by members...

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12 h. ago UPDATED: Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety

FCT High Court upholds Chris Ngige’s EFCC bail but imposes new conditions, including a top civil servant surety, pending his N2.2bn contract fraud trial. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-retains-ngiges-efcc-bail-demands-top-civil-servant-surety/

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12 h. ago French ‘Doctor Death’ jailed for life over patient poisonings

A French court in Besançon, eastern France, has sentenced former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier to life imprisonment for intentionally poisoning 30 patients

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12 h. ago JUST IN: Court retains Ngige’s EFCC bail, demands top civil servant surety

An Abuja High Court has upheld the administrative EFCC bail for former minister Chris Ngige, but now requires a senior civil servant as surety. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-retains-ngiges-efcc-bail-demands-top-civil-servant-surety/

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12 h. ago Bauchi govt releases N872m for immunisation coverage in 2025

“These efforts have led to an increased budgetary allocation of about ₦40 billion to the state primary healthcare board..

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14 h. ago FG confirms release of NAF aircraft, detained 11 personnel in Burkina Faso

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and 11 of its personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing.

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15 h. ago French doctor gets life jail for poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

A French court sentenced anaesthetist Frederic Pechier to life in jail for poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, between 2008 and 2017. Read More: https://punchng.com/french-doctor-gets-life-jail-for-poisoning-30-patients-killing-12/

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16 h. ago Don’t dwell on misfortunes of past, Tinubu tells Niger Delta leaders

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advised Niger Delta leaders to stop dwelling on misfortunes of

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25 h. ago Gaming Bill: Why president must reject assault on Nigeria’s federalism

By Olajide Boladuro NIGERIA stands at a constitutional crossroads. Barely months after the Supreme Court issued a definitive judgement affirming that gaming and lottery regulation lie squarely within the authority of state governments, the National Assembly has passed the Central Gaming Bill, 2025, a piece of legislation that attempts, both in substance and in name, […]

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25 h. ago Court upholds legality of Hajj, Christian Pilgrims Commissions

A Federal High Court dismisses a suit challenging the legality of Pilgrims Commissions, ruling that the acts establishing them are constitutional. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-upholds-legality-of-hajj-christian-pilgrims-commissions/

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25 h. ago Drug trafficking: Court orders NDLEA to detain vessel, 21 foreigners

NDLEA secures a court order for a drug trafficking seizure, detaining a vessel and 21 foreign crew members after finding 25.5kg of cocaine at Apapa Seaport Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-trafficking-court-orders-ndlea-to-detain-vessel-21-foreigners/

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26 h. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force nine days after their detention, following what Nigerian officials described as intensive diplomatic engagements between Abuja and Ouagadougou. The airmen, comprising pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force, were freed shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign […]

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