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Reps member likely to join Ndume in prison as court orders him to produce fleeing Maina’s son
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered a Member of the House of Representatives, Umar Sani Dan Galadima, to produce Faisal Maina, the son of embattled Abdulrasheed Maina in court.Dan Galadima, who…
BREAKING: After sending Senator Ndume to jail, court begins trying Maina in absentia
A day after his bail surety, Senator Ali Ndume was remanded in Kuje Prisons, Abdulrasheed Maina's trial in absentia has commenced.Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday commenced the trial in absentia…
Kaduna High Court Adjourns Trial Of El-Zakzaky, Wife Until Jan 25, 2021
A Kaduna State High Court, on Thursday, adjourned the trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, (IMN) Sheikh Ibrahim El–Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat until Jan. 25 and Jan. 26 2021.
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Court Fixes Dec. 9 to Rule on “no Case Submission” filed by Mompha
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Wednesday, further adjourned until Dec. 9, to rule on a no case submission filed by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, alias Mompha, standing trial for alleged N32.9billion fraud.…
Senior FG staff bags 14-year jail term for employment scam
The Zamfara State High Court 3 sitting in Gusau has sentenced a Deputy Director of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Alh. Ahmad Balarabe to 14 years in jail after finding him guilty of employment scam.
The Independent Corrupt…
Buhari’s Executive Order 10 Will Destroy States – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Federal Government would destroy the criminal justice system in states if the Executive Order 10 is implemented.Wike said Executive Order 10 which permits the deduction of funds…
Judges must inspect police cells, detention centres monthly – Femi Falana
The Femi Falana-led Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 And Beyond (ASCAB) has appealed to judges and chief magistrates to conduct monthly inspections of police stations and detention centres.The coalition of over 80 civil society…
72 lawyers bag SAN rank, highest ever tally
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has, at its 143rd meeting held on Friday, elevated 72 lawyers to the Senior Advocate cadre, the highest number ever, a statement signed by Dr. Festus Akande, on behalf of the committee…
$2.1bn Arms Fund: How Ex-NNPC GM’s Firms Received N2.2bn From NSA Under Dasuki – EFCC Tells…
An EFCC witness, Adariko Michael,
on Wednesday alleged that two companies belonging to a former General Manager of the NNPC, Aminu Baba-kusa, received N2.2 billion.Micheal made this known while testifying on day two in the trial of …
Why Nigeria, Africa continue to wallow in economic underdevelopment – Tambuwal
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal says Africa continues to lag on all known indices of human development despite enormous potential.He blamed this on the arbitrary exercise of power by elected leaders on the continent, urging…
#EndSARS lawsuit “frivolous” – Sam Adeyemi
The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, has described as "frivolous" a criminal complaint filed against him by a businessman and activist, Kenechukwu Okeke.Okeke on Monday at the Chief Magistrate's Court in…
Free Legal Services Facilitates Quick Access to Justice – LACON
The Lagos Chapter of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON), on Tuesday, underscored the need for the provision of Pro bono (free) legal services by lawyers; to foster justice administration and enhance a decongestion of the…
Ozekhome knocks FG over prosecution of #EndSARS protesters
Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome SAN has accused the Federal Government of pre-empting the state Judicial Panels of Inquiry.He said it was duplicitous of the Federal Government to encourage the setting up of the panels and then go…
JUST IN: CJN Swears In 8 New Supreme Court Justices
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Mohammed on Friday swore in eight new justices of the Supreme Court.This takes the number of justices of the apex court from 12 to 20.President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the justices…
NBA sets up fact-finding team on alleged killings in Oyigbo
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, has set up a fact-finding team on the alleged reprisal killing of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by soldiers in Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State.Akpata…
SERAP, CSOs, 262 Concerned Nigerians Sue NBC Over N9m Fine For AIT, Channels, Arise TV
The N9 million fine imposed on Channels Television, AIT, and Arise TV by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has become a subject of litigation as the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), 261 concerned Nigerians,…
Hours of footage of Lekki shooting incident available – Toll gate operator
The Lekki Concession Company (LCC), operator and concessionaire of the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, says footage of the October 20 shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers is available.The company also said it was ready to show the…
Extrajudicial killings: CBN’s ignoble role in delayed judgement debt settlement explained
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been accused of shielding law enforcement agencies found guilty of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations by the court of law in Nigeria.According to a detailed report by The Punch…
Lekki shooting: Why families of victims can’t speak up – Falana
Foremost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN says families of victims of last Tuesday's shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos are afraid to speak up for fear of victimisation.Falana spoke in a global virtual meeting hosted by…
Lekki shooting: Lawyer drags Buhari, Buratai, Lagos govt to court, demands N10bn compensation
A human rights lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje has sued President Muhammadu Buhari, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai and 10 others over last Tuesday's shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos.Recall that armed men in military…
SARS: Nigerians fault oath of secrecy for Lagos judicial panel members
The Lagos State Government is making members of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses & Lekki Toll Gate Incident sign an Oath of Secrecy.This came to the limelight on Tuesday.The oath…
Water Resources Bill derived from 4 existing Nigerian laws – Minister
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says there is nothing new in the Water Resources Bill as it is derived from four already existing Nigerian water resources laws.Adamu was speaking on the bill while featuring on the…
Lagos govt lists policemen being prosecuted for extrajudicial killings, rights abuses
As part of efforts to calm frayed nerves, the Lagos State Government has compiled a list of policemen being prosecuted in the state for extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses.This was announced in a public notice released by the…
Hoodlum loots, burns down Lagos court, wears judge’s robe
The Igbosere High Court, Lagos Island in Lagos State was today torched by hoodlums.The hoodlums however looted computers, printers, files, fans, air conditioners and other items from the court complex before setting it ablaze.A…
Man Re-Arraigned for Allegedly Giving False Information to Police
A 32-year-old technician, Mohammed Aminu, was re-arraigned in a Chief Magistrates’ Court, in Gwagwalda, FCT, for allegedly giving false information.The police charged Aminu with giving false information.The Prosecution…
Court of Appeal declares Police Act 2020 illegal, voids constable recruitment
The Court of Appeal has declared that the Police Act 2020, enacted in September this year as it affects the constitutional mandate of the Police Service Commission (PSC) is unconstitutional and void.Spokesman of PSC, Ikechukwu Ani…
N10bn libel suit: Oshiomhole pleads with Ortom for out-of-court settlement
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has approached Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for an out-of-court settlement in a N10 billion libel suit the governor slammed against him.…
Why Buhari’s aide, Lauretta Onochie is disqualified to be INEC Commissioner – Femi…
Femi Falana, Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has kicked against the nomination of Buhari's aide, Lauretta Onochie as Commissioner of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Delta state.In a statement…
Angry reactions as Wike bans EndSARS protests in Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike's order banning protests in the state has been met with severe criticism on social media.The governor gave the order in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications,…
Ekiti High Court Sentenced Sales Attendant to 10 Years Imprisonment for Defiling 7-Year-Old Girl
A High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday sentenced a sales attendant, Emeka Emmanuel, 18, to 10 years imprisonment for defiling a seven-year-old girl.The police charged Emmanuel with sexual assault.Delivering…