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Derek Chauvin’s Defense Team Claims George Floyd Died From Drug Overdose

Faith Mar 30, 2021 0

The defense in the Derek Chauvin murder trial has told the jury that George Floyd allegedly died from drugs and not by the actions of Chauvin.Chauvin's lead attorney, Eric Nelson, said in his opening statement that the videos forming…

Entertainment

R. Kelly’s Associate Pleads Guilty To Attempted Bribery In Ongoing Court Case

Faith Feb 4, 2021 0

An associate of disgraced R&B singer, R. Kelly has pleaded guilty this week to trying to bribe a witness to keep her from testifying against the singer.According to Page Six, Richard Arline Jr. attempted to silence one of the…

Entertainment

Lil Wayne Faces 10 Years Imprisonment For Gun Possession By A Felon

Faith Nov 18, 2020 0

American rapper, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., popularly known as Lil Wayne has been charged in court with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a felon.The 38-year-old rapper is facing 10 years in prison for the offense, if convicted.…

Entertainment

‘I Wanted To Kill Eminem’ – Home Invader Reveals To Court

Faith Sep 10, 2020 0

The man accused of breaking into Eminem’s home said he was there to “kill him” when the rapper confronted him in his living room.A courtroom reporter revealed on Wednesday that the rap God told a responding officer that 26-year-old…

Entertainment

Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Anu Arrested, Charged To Court Over Patient’s Death

Faith Jul 3, 2020 0

Nigerian based cosmetic surgeon, Dr Anu of MedContour Services Ltd has been reportedly arrested and charged to court over the death of a patient.According to Nigerian Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, she was arrested following a patient’s…

Entertainment

Lagos Drops Charges Against Naira Marley, Gbadamosi

Faith Apr 8, 2020 0

The Lagos State Government has withdrawn the charges against Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley and politician, Babatunde Gbadamosi.Naira Marley and Gbadamosi scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday. But the government,…

Government

Court Adjourns Sowore, Bakare’s Trial Till April

Faith Mar 11, 2020 0

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare until April 1 and 2 in a ruling on Wednesday.Falana had challenged the testimony of the first witness presented by the prosecution, for…

Foreign

Jussie Smollett Pleads Not Guilty To New Charges

Faith Feb 25, 2020 0

Former Empire actor, Jussie Smollett on Monday pleaded not guilty to new charges brought by a special prosecutor, alleging that he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself last year.Smollet appeared at the Cook County courthouse…

Entertainment

Onyeka Onwenu Finally Wins Court Case Against iROKING

Faith Feb 8, 2020 0

Veteran Nollywood actress, Onyeka Onwenu has finally won the court case against IROKING, this comes two years after she sued digital music and movie distributor for violating a copyright agreement.According to legendary singer, IROKING…

Crime

‘We Got Bills to Pay, Sweetie.’ Cops Forced to Return Stripper’s $19,934 in Cash

Onyeka Chukwuma Jul 9, 2018 0

Miami-Dade police is on the hook for legal bills after cops illegally seized a cache of guns and $19,934 in stripper cash.The department has agreed to pay more than $3,000 to defense lawyers hired by Ras Cates, 33, and his…

Entertainment

Eric Many Withdraws Case Against Runtown

John Ogunsemore May 23, 2018 0

Eric Many Entertainment has withdrawn its suit against its former signed artiste Runtown.Runtown, whose real name is Douglas Jack Agu, signed for the label owned by Prince Okwudili Umenyiora, aka Dilly, in 2014 after his hit single…

Government

Dino Melaye Reacts To Alleged Bribery Scandal

Owolabi Oluwasegun May 30, 2017

The Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly has reacted to the alleged bribery scandal which was unveiled by Sahara Reporters after an audio tape revealing his alleged shady dealings with Justice Akon Ikpeme, the tribunal…

Entertainment

R. Kelly Involved In Another Extra-Marital Affair Scandal

Owolabi Oluwasegun Apr 27, 2017

American R&B singer, R. Kelly has been implicated in yet another court case, this time, over alleged affair with a Mississippi man's wife.The legendary singer, R. Kelly was sued by Kenny Bryant, a deputy with Hinds County Sheriff…

Metro

Alleged N3.97bn fraud: Company’s account operated by Badeh, says witness

Owolabi Oluwasegun Nov 3, 2016

Mrs Eso Faleke, a prosecution witness in the on-going trial of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, said on Wednesday that the former air force chief operated Iyalikam Nigerian Ltd account.Badeh is standing trial…

Women

Igbo females Can now Inherit their Late Father’s Property as Court Voids Archaic Tradition

Onome Agesse Oct 5, 2016 0

The Supreme Court has voided the Igbo law and custom, which forbids a female from inheriting her late father’s estate, on the grounds that it is discriminatory and conflicts with the provision of the constitution.According to the Child…

Government

Aisha Buhari Opens Up On Why She Sued Fayose

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jul 25, 2016 0

The Wife of the President and First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has opened up on why she's pursing a legal case against the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose over his publications linking her to the William Jefferson bribery scandal.The…

Metro

Pistorius to be sentenced on July 6, says Judge

Owolabi Oluwasegun Jun 16, 2016 0

Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced on July 6, Judge Thokozile Masipa announces on Wednesday.The sentencing proceedings in the South African court had initially been expected to conclude on Friday.In a twist, the judge adjourned the…