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Major Blow To Terrorism" " Court Convicts 18 Boko Haram Suspects, Hands Life Terms, Others Get Long Jail Sentences
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (763+ words) The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four terrorists, who participated in the Boko Haram attacks in parts of Borno states between 2021 and 2024 to a life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho handed down the judgment on Wednesday,…...
Diplomatic Row Brews In Africa" " Nigeria Opposes AU Backing Of Macky Sall For UN Secretary-General, Warns Against Breach Of Protocol
18+ hour, 20+ min ago (641+ words) The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally rejected the endorsement of former Senegalese President, Macky Sall, as the African Union's consensus candidate for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, describing the move as procedurally flawed and diplomatically questionable. In a…...
Broadcast Media Central To Democracy" " Amupitan Says Most Dangerous Weapon Against 2027 Polls Will Be Lies Amplified By Media
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (543+ words) The Independent National Electoral Commission has underscored the critical role of broadcast media in safeguarding electoral integrity, urging broadcasters to uphold fairness, professionalism, and accuracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria…...
UK Judge Condemns "Disgusting Practices" " Ghanaian Fast-Food Owner Jailed For Storing Fish In Toilet, Food Safety Violations Cited
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (316+ words) A United Kingdom-based Ghanaian businessman, Stephen Akuoko, 62, has been sentenced to two years in prison for breaching food hygiene regulations. In addition to his prison sentence, Akuoko has been banned for five years from operating any food business. The court…...
Nigerian-American Makes History" " Ifeanyi Umunna Elected Harvard Law Student Government Co-President
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (344+ words) The Harvard Law student body has officially elected Nigerian-American Ifeanyi Ruth Umunna to serve as their Student Government Co-President for the 20262027 school year. The HLS Student Government is a student body that strives to defend the welfare of the Students,…...
Stop Forceful Recoveries" " Reps Order CBN, NIRSAL, SMEDAN To Restructure COVID-19 Loan Repayment
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (594+ words) The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NIRSAL, and SMEDAN to restructure the repayment system for recovery of the COVID-19 loans from Nigerians who took the facility. It also wants the interest rates reduced, as…...
Relief For Importers" " FG Waives Demurrage On 10, 000 Containers Delayed By National Single Window Glitches
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (610+ words) The Federal Government has approved a waiver of demurrage charges on more than 10, 000 containers affected by delays arising from the rollout of the National Single Window (NSW) platform. Our currrspondent learnt that the decision to waive the charges on the…...
14-Count Indictment Unsealed" " Houston Woman Arrested For Allegedly Filing False Tax Returns For Clients
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (274+ words) A Houston area woman has been taken into custody on charges that she willfully helped clients file false tax returns with the IRS, announced Acting U. S. Attorney John G. E. Marck. Bobbie Zermeno aka Roberta Villarreal is set to make her initial appearance…...
No More Delays In 13-Year Case" " Court Orders EFCC To Conclude "1. 4bn Oil Subsidy Fraud Trial Against Nadabo Energy MD In 3 Months
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (193+ words) Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conclude its prosecution within three months in the long-running N1. 4 billion oil subsidy fraud case against Nadabo Energy Limited and its…...
"No Amount Of Intimidation Can Stop Me" " Okutepa SAN Fires Back At NBA President Osigwe Over Petition To Bo B, Alleges Abuse Of Power And Interference With Pending Litigation
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1378+ words) Chief Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Bencher, has fired back at the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, over a petition allegedly filed against him to the Body of Benchers and the…...