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Tuesday, Jul 2

23

South-East Governors resolve to meet FG for Nnamdi Kanu’s release

The forum also resolved to visit President Bola Tinubu to discuss pressing issues concerning the South-East region.

19

Alleged N2.7bn contract fraud: BPP Director testifies against Sirika

The witness, Isaiah Yusuf, who testified as EFCC 4th witness (PW4) said this in his testimony on alleged N2.7 billion against Sirika and three others.

16

Suspected bandits kill FUDMA lecturer, abduct children in Katsina attack

The deceased, Dr Tiri Gyan David, the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development, was murdered in an early Tuesday morning attack.

Supreme Court affirms dethronement of Lagos monarch

The apex court delivered the judgment in suit Number: SC//CV//969/2024, which was read by Justice Adamu Jauro.

Court adjourns hearing on Kano Emirship tussle suit

The Attorney General of Kano State, Speaker Kano State House of Assembly and Kano State House of Assembly, through their counsel Ibrahim Isah-Wangida Esq, filed a motion ex parte dated May 27.

14

Cholera: Kogi unveils infection prevention tools, sets up Response team

This is as the state government also set up a response team that will handle all related cases of possible cholera outbreak in the state.

13

Cholera: Kogi records two confirmed cases

The State Commissioner for Health, Mr Abdullazeez Adam, who disclosed this in Lokoja, said cases were confirmed with one victim treated and discharged.

11

Mohbad’s father: Come forward if you have a child for my son

The father of the late singer, who is disputing Liam, the child from Mohbad’s marriage to Omowunmi, said this in a video.

Trump immune from prosecution for official acts – US Supreme Court

The United States of America apex court said this though he could still face prosecution for unofficial acts.

Court to Nnamdi Kanu: Why your case against FG, DSS was dismissed

Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment on Monday, offered the reason for the dismissal of the case by the IPOB leader.

10

Court frees man after 15 years in prison without trial

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Justice Oyindamola Ogala gave the ruling in Ikeja on Monday.

Monday, Jul 1

23

New Rotary District Governor places priority on girl-child education, youths

The pioneer District Governor of Rotary District 9127, Rotarian Mike Ukachi Nwanoshiri, gave the pledge during his inaugural press conference in Abuja.

20

Nigeria Police wasn’t established to succeed – Senate Leader

The Senate Leader said as presently constituted, the police was not properly established to succeed in the country.

19

No explosion in Zungeru Power plant, Adelabu refutes claims + Video

Adelabu assured that the Zungeru power plant is on the grid and the plant is running at optimum capacity.

Court discharges security guard accused of defiling 14-year-old girl

Delivering judgment, Justice Abiola Soladoye, held that the prosecution failed to prove the three counts of defilement against Godwin.

16

Alleged rights breach: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG

Recall that Kanu sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service for N1 billion in damages for alleged rights violations.

Police rescue two abducted victims after shootout with bandits

Confirming the development in a statement on Monday morning, Spokesman of FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, noted that both victims were rescued unhurt.

Two die, four injured as truck, bus collide on Sagamu-Benin expressway

According to reorts, four other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries while 14 escaped unhurt.

08

Atiku slams federal government over Borno bomb attacks

No fewer than 18 persons, including security operatives, were killed when two females laden with bombs struck.

Police deny arresting VeryDarkMan

Spokesperson of the FCT Police Command and a Superintendent of Police, Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement.

Anambra Reps Caucus didn’t endorse Soludo for re-election – Ogene

The House of Reps Caucus made this known in a statement signed by its Leader, Hon. Afam Ogene, on Sunday.

Sunday, Jun 30

21

Diri, Muftwang sign MoU on solar power, others

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The MoU will also allow Baymat Energy and Africa Energy Council to invest in the two states to provide hydro, solar and gas power to help create jobs and alleviate poverty

17

Lagos Housing Scheme: 18 years after, allottees allege deceit, fraud (1)

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JULIANA FRANCIS, who was bombarded with complaints backed by documents, tells the story of the allottees: The post Lagos Housing Scheme: 18 years after, allottees allege deceit, fraud (1) appeared first on The Eagle Online.

15

Police arrest robbery suspect in Lagos, recover firearms

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Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a post he shared on his X handle on Sunday.

14

35 females, 25 males arrested at drug party + Video, photo

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The 35 females and 25 females were arrested on Friday at the party, dubbed: “Go hard or Go Home. Pick Your Poison.”

Saturday, Jun 29

22

Six killed, 15 injured in Borno suicide attack

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Tragedy struck when the suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) in Gwoza town.

19

NDLEA, Police, others warn schoolchildren against drug abuse

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The advice was given on Wednesday in Ikeja at the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking organised by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria.

15

Baba Ijesha: Appeal Court upholds five-year jail term over sexual assault

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The judgment of the appellate court, with the lead judgment by Justice Folashade Ojo, was delivered on Friday.

Death penalty: Supreme Court discharges Army Sergeant

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Justice Helen Ogunwumiju delivered judgment in an appeal filled at the Supreme Court on March 16, 2017 by Bala.

14

Traders count loses in Karu market fire + Photos

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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the fire incident occurred on Thursday at the major market at about 7pm.