14 h. ago Defamation: Diezani wins, as Bayelsa court slams N500m damages against documentary producers

From Femi Folaranmi. Yenagoa Bayelsa State High Court presided over by Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, has awarded N500 million to the former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke, as damages for defamation against the producers and the director of the documentary: “Is It Your Money’’ Mrs Allison- Madueke had dragged the defendants, Chude Jideonwo, Judith Audu, […] The post Defamation: Diezani wins, as Bayelsa court slams N500m damages against documentary producers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

Nyesom Wike and Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem have been dragged before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court. read more Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

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47 h. ago Man To Die By Hanging For Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery In Ekiti

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced one Owoeye Rotimi Ojo to death by hanging for attempted murder and armed robbery. Fifty-one-year-old Ojo was arraigned before the court presided over by Justice Lekan Ogunmoye on August 25, 2023, on four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempted murder and armed robbery. The defendant alongside […]

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3 d. ago Autonomy: Judge’s absence stalls ALGON’s suit against FG, states

The hearing in the suit filed by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria against the federal and state governments was stalled on Tuesday due to the absence of the presiding judge at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, initially scheduled for mention before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed as the court Read More

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4 d. ago Exciting Showdown Ahead As 4th Annual Aviation Cup Africa Golf Tourney Holds In May

The anticipation is building as the 4th Annual Aviation Cup Africa Golf Tournament gears up for an exhilarating showdown at the Ikeja Golf Club from May 16 to 17, 2025. Prominent aviation companies and institutions, including ExecuJet Nigeria FZE, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), are already […]

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5 d. ago Presidency unruffled by US court’s order on Tinubu’s records

• Describes it as nonsense From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has responded to a US court ruling directing the FBI and DEA to release documents related to President Bola Tinubu’s past investigations. The release of the documents is expected in the coming weeks, following the court’s directive. In a statement posted on X on […] The post Presidency unruffled by US court’s order on Tinubu’s records appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu, Atiku differs

The Presidency on Sunday dismissed any notion of fresh revelations emerging from a United States court order directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release files on President Bola Tinubu’s past investigation. It insisted that the records, which date back to a drug trafficking investigation in Chicago from the early Read More

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5 d. ago Battle for Rivers: AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANs

•Fagbemi drafts S’Court response, PDP berates President, Ibas, Tompolo hints at Fubara’s return The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sprung into action and commenced drafting the response of President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Democratic Party’s governors’ suit challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. Read More

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5 d. ago Presidency dismisses US court order as ‘nothing new’, accuses opposition of ‘feasting’

The Presidency has chided the opposition and critics of President Bola Tinubu for ‘feasting’ on the recent United States order for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release records relating to his criminal investigation for alleged drug trafficking. Speaking on Sunday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Special Adviser Read More

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5 d. ago US court order: Nothing new in FBI, DEA records on Tinubu — Presidency

The Presidency has said that there is nothing new in the records the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration have been ordered to release concerning President Bola Tinubu. This followed a ruling by a Washington DC judge directing the two agencies to release non-exempt files linked to past investigations involving Tinubu. Read More

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5 d. ago Presidency Reacts To US Court Order Over Dossiers On Tinubu, Says There’s Nothing New To Be Revealed

The Presidency has reacted to the ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, which ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release records relating to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, saying there was nothing new to be revealed to the public. Special Adviser to […]

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5 d. ago ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

The Nigerian presidency has downplayed the recent US federal court ruling ordering the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the read more ‘Nothing new to reveal’, Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu drug case files

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7 d. ago IBB Golf Club: COAS Tees Off 2025 Captain’s Cup As BoT Members Laud Babayo’s Achievements

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, yesterday performed the ceremonial tee off for the 2025 IBB International Golf and Country Club Captain’s Cup amid much fanfare. Members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) lauded the outgoing Captain, Ibrahim Babayo, for his impactful tenure over the past year. Represented by Maj Gen Adetokunbo Faweyiwo, […]

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1 week ago 300 Golfers Battle For Honour As 2025 Captain’s Cup Tees Off At IBB Golf Club

The much-anticipated 2025 Captain’s Cup tournament officially teed off this morning at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, with no fewer than 300 golfers vying for prestigious honours. This year’s tournament, aptly titled “Tiger Bows Out,” celebrates the successful tenure of the outgoing club captain, Ibrahim Babayo. Set to unfold over six exhilarating days, […]

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2 w. ago Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board is to be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. According to a statement issued by the Director […] The post Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration

Tribune Online South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration The ruling, delivered unanimously on Friday, follows the National Assembly’s decision more than three months ago to impeach Yoon.  South Korea: Court okays president’s impeachment over martial law declaration Tribune Online

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2 w. ago S’African court frees Pastor Omotoso of rape charges after eight years

A Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has been acquitted of rape charges by a South African high court after spending eight years in jail. The judge presiding over the case criticised the state prosecutor’s handling of the cross-examination, stating it was “shallow” and lacked the intention to uncover the truth. Omotoso and his two co-defendants were Read More

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2 w. ago Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s constitutional court to decide on impeachment April 4

By Seyi Babalola South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule on Friday whether to permanently remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the court stated that it will rule on Yoon, who was impeached by legislators after briefly proclaiming martial law late last year, at 11 a.m. (02:00 GMT), […] The post Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korea’s constitutional court to decide on impeachment April 4 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago South Korea court to rule on President Yoon’s impeachment Friday

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will issue its long-awaited ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment Friday, months after he was suspended for declaring martial law. Yoon’s December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule plunged South Korea into political chaos, after he sent armed soldiers into parliament. Lawmakers defied the troops to vote the measure down Read More

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3 w. ago I refused to pay my wife’s bride price ‘cos she’s not a virgin, man tells court

Tribune Online I refused to pay my wife’s bride price ‘cos she’s not a virgin, man tells court The president of Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Mrs S.M Akintayo, has adjourned a divorce suit brought before it by a man, Kasali, against his wife, Ajoke, on the account of irreconcilable differences. Kasali stated that he and Ajoke never had a traditional wedding, but that she moved into his house shortly […] I refused to pay my wife’s bride price ‘cos she’s not a virgin, man tells court Tribune Online

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