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EFCC Finally Arraigns Ex Aviation Minister, Sirika, Daughter, on N2.7billion Fraud, Bail Set at…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Minister Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, before Justice Sylvanus Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Abuja on allegations of corruption…
Court Awards N30.3 Million Damages Against Lagos Blogger, Linda Ikeji for Libelous Publication
A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has fined popular blogger, Linda Ikeji N30 million as damages for a libelous publication against the Neo Black Movement (NBM).
In a judgement delivered on Monday, Justice Roli Daibo-Harriman also…
Akpabio Charges Judiciary On Reforms
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged the Nigerian Judiciary to evolve a blueprint for the transformative changes needed to enhance judicial efficiency and ensure the fair administration of justice…
CJN Olukayode Ariwoola Appoints Wike’s Wife, 21 Other Justices to the Court of Appeal
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Honourable Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has approved the appointment of 22 Justices for appointment to the Court of Appeal.
89 Justices from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
Lagos Court Jails Bobrisky 6Months Without Option of Fine
Popular crossdresser, Bobrisky whose real name is Idris Okuneye has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Federal High Court in Lagos.
Bobrisky was arrested a forthright ago by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
We Are lobbying FG to Secure Release of Nnamdi Kanu -Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has revealed that frantic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
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Group Set to Sue KFC for Trampling on the Rights of PWDs
Beyond Disabilities Humanitarian Aids Foundation, (BDHAF), a non-governmental organisation on Saturday in Abuja announced it has concluded plans to institute a legal action against the management of KFC restaurant for violating the…
Kano Court Sentences Chinese Man to Death for Killing Nigerian Girlfriend
A 47-year-old Kano based Chinese national, Frank Geng Quangrong has been sentenced to death by a Kano State High Court for killing his Nigerian girlfriend.
Quandong who was earlier charged to court by the state government was convicted for…
N696m ‘Pension’ Paid Omehia Cannot Be Recovered – Rivers High Court
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ruled that Chief Celestine Omehia cannot be forced to return a total of N69m paid to him as pension by the Rivers State government.
Omehia had challenged the demand by both the Rivers…
Impeachment: Edo Chief Judge Constitues 7-Man Panel to Investigate Allegations Against Philip Shaibu
In compliance to the resolution of the Edo State House of Assembly directing the Chief Judge (CJ) of the state constitute a seven-man panel to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct leveled against the state Deputy Governor,…