7 h. ago Ponzi scheme: Court seizes N6.6bn Livingtrust shares, N42.4m linked to Cititrust

Justice F. N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747 units of shares in Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc, formerly known as Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc, valued at N6,674,356,932.69. The court also ordered the forfeiture of N42,461,096.66 and $26.44, all traced to Cititrust Holdings Plc and Read More

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10 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja On Tuesday, April 15, Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, ordered the final forfeiture of 2,041,087,747 units of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank Plc shares, valued at N6,674,356,932.69, along with N42,461,096.66 and $26.44 in funds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) traced these assets to Cititrust Holdings […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of Livingtrust Mortgage Bank’s N6.6bn shares, N42.4m, $26.44 in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Ancelotti and Bellingham rally for Bernabeu comeback

Ahead of tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with Arsenal, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and influential midfielder Jude Bellingham read more Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Ancelotti and Bellingham rally for Bernabeu comeback

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14 h. ago Gabon’s Striker Boupendza Dies After Falling From Building’s 11th Floor In China

Gabonese international striker, Aaron Boupendza, died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” […]

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15 h. ago Football mourns as Gabon striker Boupendza dies in tragic fall

Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza died on Wednesday at the age of 28 when he fell from the 11th floor of a building in China, according to the national football federation (Fegafoot). “The Gabonese international died following a fall from the 11th floor of his building in China, where he was playing for Zhejiang FC,” Read More

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17 h. ago FG to announce measures to cushion Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, soon, as Cutix bags NASME award

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has reacted to the United States (US) tariff imposition on imported goods, saying that it will soon announce a number of schemes to absorb the shock the tariff would cause. Speaking when Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) honoured the Chief Executive Officer of Cutix Plc, Ijeoma […] The post FG to announce measures to cushion Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, soon, as Cutix bags NASME award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Kano to prosecute teachers found guilty of sexual harassment 

The Kano State Government has vowed to take decisive action against any teacher or school staff found guilty of sexually harassing students, declaring that such offenders will face the full wrath of the law. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Yusuf on Student Matters, Ibrahim Sumaila, and Read More

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17 h. ago NELFUND: NANS condemns withholding of student loans, threatens protests

The National Association of Nigerian Students has voiced concern over the alleged non-disbursement of student loans by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, despite claims that funds have already been released. PUNCH online reports that an investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, Read More

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20 h. ago Institutions risk legal action hiding student loan disbursement information — NELFund

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned that tertiary institutions that fail to inform students of loan disbursements made read more Institutions risk legal action hiding student loan disbursement information — NELFund

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28 h. ago Family, Amotekun clash over suspect’s alleged torture to death

The family of Monday Joseph has called on the Ondo State Governor Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa and police authorities to investigate the death of one Monday Joseph who allegedly died in the custody of the state Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun. The family, through their lawyer, Mr Ibukun Fasanmi, filed a petition to the Read More

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29 h. ago The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5)

INTRODUCTION In our last installment we examined the position of political parties and the court’s jurisdiction in pre-election matters. Today, we shall commence with a definition of post-election matters and later examine the grounds for questioning an election, patterns of judicial intervention in electoral outcomes- the 1999 and 2023 elections in focus. We will then […] The post The judiciary as the final arbiter of electoral outcomes: Aberrations and judgments without justice (5) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Morocco 2025: Flamingos step up preparations as Algeria’s U17 contingent flies into Lagos

Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, have stepped up preparations for this weekend’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg clash with their counterparts from Algeria, scheduled for the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo. The 2022 World Cup bronze medallists, under the watchful eyes of Head Coach Bankole Olowookere and his assistants, have remained […] The post Morocco 2025: Flamingos step up preparations as Algeria’s U17 contingent flies into Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Lassa fever kills 127 as NCDC reports over 4,000 suspected cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 127 people have died from Lassa fever so read more Lassa fever kills 127 as NCDC reports over 4,000 suspected cases

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35 h. ago Champions League: Bellingham confident of Real Madrid comeback against Arsenal

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has expressed confidence ahead of Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal, describing read more Champions League: Bellingham confident of Real Madrid comeback against Arsenal

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35 h. ago UNILORIN student sets new global record in Mathematics marathon lesson

With a lecture spanning 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, a 400-level University of Ilorin Mathematics Student, Kazeem Sanusi, has set a new Guinness World Book Record for the ‘Longest Mathematics Lesson’. According to a statement by Kunle Akogun, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, the groundbreaking event on Tuesday, which representatives of Guinness Read More

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44 h. ago Shock As Final Year AkwaPoly Student Slumps, Dies In Karate Pitch

Gloom has enveloped the Akwa Ibom Polytechnic (AkwaPoly) community at Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene local government area of Akwa Ibom State. It was a bleak weekend for the students of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies following the incident of their final year Higher National Diploma (HND) colleague, who slumped and died instantly […]

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59 h. ago How Online Gambling Boosted Nigerian Revenue In The Last Quarter of 2024

Nigeria’s gross gaming revenue reached €675.1 million by the end of 2024, with the final quarter accounting for a significant portion of this total. The increase in revenue stemmed primarily from the growth of online gambling, supported by improved internet accessibility, mobile platform functionality, and streamlined digital payment solutions. These factors created an environment in […]

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59 h. ago Access Bank gets final approval for Kenya’s National Bank takeover

The Central Bank of Kenya and the National Treasury have given the green light for Nigerian lender Access Bank PLC to acquire the struggling National Bank of Kenya, marking a key step forward in the nearly year-long acquisition process. The approval, announced on Monday, brings Access Bank closer to finalising its purchase of 100 percent Read More

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60 h. ago Baby, woman die in Ebonyi auto crash involving burial guests

Two passengers, including a nine-month-old baby and a female adult, have lost their lives in a road accident that occurred on Sunday at the Uduma Junction area of the Uburu community in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to community sources, the bus, which was carrying about 25 people, including children, lost Read More

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62 h. ago Eight Candidates Shortlisted For TESCOM Job In Kwara Fail Drug Test

At least eight candidates shortlisted for teaching jobs under Kwara State Teaching Service Commission have been disqualified after testing positive for banned substances. It was gathered that the applicants, who were among the 1,800 candidates selected for final screening, lost their slots following a drug test conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. In […] The post Eight Candidates Shortlisted For TESCOM Job In Kwara Fail Drug Test appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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