22 m. ago Judge threatens Trump officials with criminal contempt over deportation order

Officials in the Trump administration could face criminal contempt charges for ignoring a US judge’s order that stopped the deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members. The judge said the government showed a “willful disregard” for his March 15 ruling, which stopped the deportations to El Salvador under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Many lawyers and Read More

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44 m. ago Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test

Hellen Ati, the Kenyan lady who has consistently claimed that popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest fathered her child, has now vowed to take the matter to a shrine. The woman, who has been calling on the celebrity barman to submit to a DNA test, expressed frustration over his refusal to acknowledge her demand. Cubana Chief […] The post Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Threatens To Involve Deity Over DNA Test appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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82 m. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who became known during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after being held for nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi was discharged on Thursday by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice Read More

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1 hour ago CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash

Over 27 people are reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals after digital asset trading platform CBEX crashed earlier this week. Nigerians who invested in CBEX continue to bemoan their losses after the Ponzi scheme allegedly swept more than N1.3 trillion from investors’ accounts on Monday. One of the victims named Sherif Latifu, who resides in […] The post CBEX: Investors hospitalised following trading platform crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over unethical practices in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alleging that some tertiary institutions, in collusion with banks, are diverting student loans for personal gain. Speaking on Thursday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and […] The post NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Health Insurance Agency Targets 200,000 Residents In 1 Year

The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage for 2025 by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care, in recognition of its rapid strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country The award was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday […]

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5 h. ago Court Declares Obasa’s Removal Illegal, Voids Assembly Proceedings

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has declared Mudashiru Obasa’s removal as the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly illegal and unconstitutional. Justice Pinheiro also voided proceedings and resolutions of the House held on January 13, 2025, during which Obasa was ousted. The judge made the declarations while delivering […]

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5 h. ago Court Remands Ekiti Woman For Inflicting Wounds On Boyfriend’s Manhood

A young lady, Joy Ikoja, has been ordered to be remanded in the correctional facility by a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado Ekiti for allegedly inflicting wounds on the manhood of his boyfriend, Ibrahim Usman. The 20-year-old woman was brought before the court by the police in Ekiti State for unlawfully tearing Usman’s scrotal sack. […]

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6 h. ago Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures)

Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested 157 suspects involved in armed robbery and thuggery. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Ibrahim Bakori on Wednesday, disclosed that some dangerous weapons and suspected tramadol tablets valued at over N150 million were recovered from the criminal elements. Bakori said that the firearms, which were allegedly […] The post Kano Police Arrest 157 Suspects, Recover Illicit Drugs, Dangerous Weapons (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello in the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, N.A Abubakar Esq. on Wednesday, called on Nigeria Police Force to invite the lawmaker and […] The post Alleged Defamation: Yahaya Bello Demands Probe, Prosecution Of Senator Natasha appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Yahaya Bello Petitions IGP, Demands Investigation Of Natasha

Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the inspector general of police (IGP) over alleged defamatory statements made against him by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr N.A. Abubakar Esq, to the IGP […]

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7 h. ago Nigeria needs 2,000 actuaries to support financial sector — FRC

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria has emphasised the need for at least 2,000 actuaries to support the country’s financial sector growth. The PUNCH Online reports that currently, Nigeria has only 28 qualified actuaries, which is grossly inadequate for a nation of its size. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of FRC, Dr Rabiu Olowo, stated Read More

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8 h. ago NEDC to train 100, 000 secondary school teachers, school administrators in northeast

The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has commenced training of 100,000 teachers and school administrators for effective and efficient service delivery, read more NEDC to train 100, 000 secondary school teachers, school administrators in northeast

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8 h. ago Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti

Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, inspector general of police (IGP), over alleged defamatory statements read more Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Akpoti-Uduaghan’s prosecution

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9 h. ago Chinese, Nigerian face trial for illegal wildlife possession

The Nigeria Customs Service has arraigned a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong (also known as Zheng Gaopeng), and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, over illegal possession of 7,200 kilogrammes of pangolin scales. The duo were brought before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, unlawful Read More

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11 h. ago Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability

A socio-political pressure group, Action Collective, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to submit himself to an independent and thorough investigation over a sexual harassment allegation, warning that his refusal to do so and continued stay in office could obstruct due process and compromise the integrity of the legislative system. The group insisted […] The post Group urges Akpabio to submit self to probe, warns against shielding power from accountability appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago BPAN donates N500k, announces scholarship for late Olanrewaju child

The Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria has donated N500,000 to the family of late former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, while also announcing educational scholarship for the deceased boxer’s first child, Olanrewaju Irenitemi, to the secondary school level. BPAN executives led by the President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, paid a condolence visit Read More

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12 h. ago Assassination allegation: Natasha waves off Yahaya Bello’s petition to police

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The petition, signed by Bello’s solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, followed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the former governor and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Read More

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13 h. ago AMAC Chair, Maikalangu’s Arraignment In Alleged Certificate Forgery Stalled

The arraignment of Mr Christopher Zakka, the chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in an alleged certificate forgery was stalled at Dutse Magistrates court in Abuja. The case, which was supposed to come up before Chief Magistrates Abdullahi Ilela of Court 1, could not proceed due to his (the magistrate’s) absence in court. The matter […]

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13 h. ago Simon Ekpa to appear in Finnish court over terrorism charges

Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is set to appear before a Finnish court in June 2025, BBC pidgin reported on Wednesday. The Finnish government in November 2024 announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. Read More

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