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Alleged N761.6m Fraud: Court adjourns ruling on defence application in Nadabo Energy ase
Justice S. S. Ogunsanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of Abubakar Ali Peters and Nadabo Energy Limited for a ruling on a motion challenging an amended charge filed by the prosecution. At the resumed hearing defence counsel, E. O.…
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Alleged N2.2b fraud: Ngige’ Ministry took over NSITF’s procurement department’s functions – Witnesses
Trial of the former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, continued on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, before Justice M.A. Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Gwarinpa, Abuja with two prosecution witnesses affirming that the defendant transferred the functions of the procurement department of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund NSITF to his ministry.…
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Alleged N2b NEDC fraud: Danjuma Mohammed’s absence stalls proceedings
The absence of the National Coordinator of Multi-Sectional Crisis Recovery Projects, MCRP, North East Development Commission (NEDC), Danjuma Mohammed on Thursday, June 25, 2026 stalled his trial before Justice K. N. Ogbonnaya of the Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Zuba, Abuja. Mohammed, the first defendant, is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
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Tinubu celebrates House leader Julius Ihonvbere at 70, hails his service, leadership and legacy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the Leader of the House of Representatives, Professor Julius Omozuanvbo Kayode Ihonvbere, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a distinguished statesman, scholar and patriot whose life has been defined by selfless service to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued to mark the…
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PDP Slams Wike Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities, Backs Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has praised Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, for openly criticising the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over what it described as anti-party activities and political interference. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Comrade Ini Ememobong,…
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Death Toll From Venezuela Quakes Jumps To 188, Over 1,500 Injured
The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes has risen to at least 188, with 971 people injured, National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez, said on Thursday. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez had earlier said that round 30 aftershocks have been recorded following the two strongest quakes on Wednesday. Authorities initially reported 32 dead and more than 700…
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Two Dead, 16 Injured As 5-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos
At least two people have been confirmed dead, while 16 rescued with varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of a building in the Alakija area of the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the building, which collapsed on Thursday, was a residential structure located…
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PRP Says Tinubu Administration Cannot Be Trusted With State Police
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has raised concerns over plans by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to establish state police through a constitutional amendment. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the opposition party said the Tinubu administration’s credibility and competence were at an unprecedented low in Nigeria’s democratic history. The party acknowledged the…
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Falana Says State Police Will Not Address Insecurity Without Tackling Poverty
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has warned that the creation of state police will not resolve insecurity in Nigeria unless the government addresses poverty and unemployment. Falana, who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, said the country’s insecurity challenge was often narrowly reduced to questions of security architecture, without adequate attention to…
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CBN Orders Banks To Freeze Assets Of Individuals, BDCs Linked With Terrorism Financing
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Thursday directed banks and all financial institutions to freeze transactions, accounts, and assets linked to six individuals and four Bureau De Change (BDC) operators designated for terrorism financing. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026 (Ref: CMD/FCS/PUB/CIR/002/011), obtained by Channels Television. According to the apex bank,…