8 h. ago Court grants arrested workers bail, refuses remand application

By Rita Ugo Lagos State Magistrate Court  has granted bail to the seven security guards ,who were arrested and detained by operatives of the  Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID),Alagbon,  over the death of a man in  Agidingbi, Alausa area of the state. This is just as the Estate of the late Lagos businessman ,Emmanuel Ashamu […] The post Court grants arrested workers bail, refuses remand application appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post

In a major pivot for post-war Syria, the United States will revoke its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as read more US drops terrorist tag on group led by Syrian interim president, as Trump courts post-Assad Syria

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17 h. ago ADC decries Nigeria’s exclusion from Trump’s meeting with five African Presidents

Tribune Online ADC decries Nigeria’s exclusion from Trump’s meeting with five African Presidents Ahead of Wednesday's meeting between United States President Donald Trump and the Presidents of five African states at the White House, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed grave concern over the U.S. government's decision to exclude Nigeria. ADC decries Nigeria’s exclusion from Trump’s meeting with five African Presidents Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, presided over by Justice Maryann Anenih, has fixed July 17, 2025, to deliver a ruling on an application by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. At the resumed hearing of the money laundering case filed by […] The post Court To Rule On Yahaya Bello’s Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care July 17 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago South African rand slumps after Trump’s tariff threat on BRICS

South Africa’s rand fell on Monday as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on read more South African rand slumps after Trump’s tariff threat on BRICS-aligned countries

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27 h. ago Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations

Tribune Online Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations As Trump decries ‘anti-American’ policies of bloc Global trade tensions are brewing anew as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from countries aligning with BRICS—a fast-expanding economic alliance that recently welcomed Nigeria as a partner country. The proposed tariffs come amid mounting friction between the U.S. […] Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Trump threatens new tariffs on nations backing BRICS as trade deadline looms

Donald Trump president of the United States  has threatened to slap fresh tariffs on any nation that aligns itself with read more Trump threatens new tariffs on nations backing BRICS as trade deadline looms

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30 h. ago Nigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership

President Donald Trump has announced that Nigeria will face an extra 10% tariff for joining BRICS, a group of emerging read more Nigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership

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4 d. ago FBI Accuses Lagos Cybercriminal Of Stealing N460m From Trump Inauguration Funds

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered a cyber fraud scheme allegedly carried out by a Lagos-based Nigerian man, Ehiremen Aigbokhan. He is accused of diverting over N460 million meant for the 2025 inauguration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to an FBI intelligence briefing, the cyberattack took place on December […] The post FBI Accuses Lagos Cybercriminal Of Stealing N460m From Trump Inauguration Funds appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 4, 2025, sentenced eight Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.  They were arraigned in court by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Pan Cai Qi, Zeng […] The post Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional

Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, has faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako also ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents of adequate representation. The judge […] The post FCT Court Orders Senate To Recall Senator Natasha, Says Six Months Suspension Unconstitutional appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra

A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 44-year-old woman, Goodness Daniel, to five years in prison for human trafficking. The verdict, delivered on June 27, 2025, by Justice Peace Otti, followed her conviction for buying and selling human beings, in violation of Section 21 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement […] The post Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court restrains Aliyu Bello from parading as Nasarawa APC Chair

By Abel Leonard, Lafia A Senior District Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has granted an order restraining Hon. Aliyu Bello from parading himself or acting as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The court order, issued on July 3, 2025, by Hon. Abdullah M. Lanze, Senior District Judge, followed […] The post Court restrains Aliyu Bello from parading as Nasarawa APC Chair appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing

Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what he described as an unnecessary show of extravagance during a recent media briefing. Doyle drew attention to the ornate chair Wike sat on during the event, comparing it to a royal seat. READ MORE: Court […] The post ‘Why Mount Throne To Address Nigerians?’ — Patrick Doyle Slams Wike Over Extravagant Chair At Media Briefing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Trump wins major victory as House passes $3.4trn tax and spending bill

President Donald Trump has secured a major political victory after the House of Representatives passed a massive $3.4 trillion fiscal read more Trump wins major victory as House passes $3.4trn tax and spending bill

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6 d. ago Oyo Court Convicts Two Social Media Influencers For Naira Abuse

Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has found social media influencers Bukola Rufai and Abdulateef Jimoh guilty of mishandling naira notes. Dele Oyewale, who serves as the Head of Media and Publicity for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, shared the information through a statement released on Wednesday in […] The post Oyo Court Convicts Two Social Media Influencers For Naira Abuse appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited

US President Donald Trump will welcome leaders from five African countries to Washington next week for discussions about business opportunities. read more Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited

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6 d. ago Edo guber: S’Court reserves judgment on PDP, Ighodalo’s appeal

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, won by Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the appeal, marked: SC/CV/536/2025, […] The post Edo guber: S’Court reserves judgment on PDP, Ighodalo’s appeal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Supreme Court Adjourns Judgment In PDP’s Bid To Sack Gov. Okpebholo

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on PDP candidate Asuerinme Ighodalo’s appeal seeking to nullify Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election in Edo State. The appeal, marked SC/CV/536/2025, is challenging the May 29 judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. Ighodalo and the PDP alleged widespread irregularities, […] The post Supreme Court Adjourns Judgment In PDP’s Bid To Sack Gov. Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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