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Mike Ozekhome

Ozekhome knocks FG over prosecution of #EndSARS protesters

John Ogunsemore Nov 10, 2020 0

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…

Politics

With restructuring, Northern governors can keep SARS if they wish – Ozekhome

John Ogunsemore Oct 18, 2020 0

Constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome SAN says northern governors' disapproval of the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has again brought to the fore the need to restructure the federation.He said that in a restructured…

News

UNILAG: Prof Ogundipe Engages Ozekhome to Challenge Removal as Vice Chancellor

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 13, 2020 0

Ousted Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has engaged the services of Mike Ozekhome (SAN) to help challenge his removal in court.

News

Presidential Probe: Mike Ozekhome Testifies Against Ibrahim Magu

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 29, 2020 0

Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) appeared before the presidential probe panel led by Justice Ayo Salami on Tuesday to testify against the embattled former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.…

Government

Ozekhome: Osinbajo should fight brutally like a Man with Manhood or quietly Resign

Adefemola Akintade Nov 7, 2019 0

Mike Ozekhome, Human Rights Activist (SAN) has reacted to speculations concerning VP Yemi Osinbajo being stripped of relevant powers in government, the handwork of cabals. Following the sack of 35 Aides of VP Osinbajo, Ozekhome has urged VP…

Features

Cabal of 20 people dictate for 200 million Nigerians – Ozekhome

Adefemola Akintade Oct 1, 2019 0

Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has mourned the state of the nation, Nigeria at 59 years post-independence.Ozekhome stated that Nigeria should be far developed than its present state, likening her citizens to living…

Politics

8th National Assembly Best So Far – Mike Ozekhome

Emmanuel Oloniruha Jun 7, 2019 0

Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Seninor Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has described the 8th National Assembly (NASS) as the best so far in the legislative history of Nigeria.Ozekhome, in a statement he issued on Thursday in Abuja, said that the 8th…

Crime

FG freezes CJN’s bank accounts, CUPP, NBA condemn action

Samuel Oduoye Jan 17, 2019 0

The Federal Government has reportedly freezed the five bank accounts belonging to the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), issued the order in a…

Crime

Patience Jonathan claims rightful ownership of $8.4m, N7.4b with videos

Samuel Oduoye Jan 16, 2019 0

Lawyer representing former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan on Tuesday played five videos to prove the legitimate source of $8.4 million and N7.4 billion, which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeks to forfeit to the…

News

Nigerian Lawyers Raise Fresh Alarm Over CJN Onnoghen’s “Speedy” Trial

John Ogunsemore Jan 13, 2019 0

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other lawyers have condemned plans by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), to try the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.Onnoghen is set to be arraigned by the bureau at the tribunal on…

Politics

“Please Release Dasuki” – Prominent Senior Lawyer Begs Buhari

John Ogunsemore Jul 20, 2018 0

Popular lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has pleaded with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to comply with court orders to release former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) on bail.Ozekhome…

Politics

Dino Melaye: Why I Tried To Jump From Moving Vehicle

Femi Famutimi May 8, 2018 0

Senator Dino Melaye has told a court that he tried to escape from the convoy transporting him from Abuja to Lokoja because he had reason to fear for his life.Recall that the Senator had been arrested on suspicion of distributing arms to…

News

Buhari Has Taken Food From Our Table, Can’t Take Freedom Of Speech – Ozekhome

John Ogunsemore Feb 8, 2018 0

Popular lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has said that President Muhammadu Buhari would not be allowed to take freedom of speech the same way he allegedly took away food from the mouths of Nigerians.Ozekhome made this known to Daily Sun while…

News

“Stop Defending Corrupt Persons In Court” – Youths Boo Ozekhome

John Ogunsemore Jan 16, 2018 0

Prominent lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) was on Monday booed by some youths who accused him of defending corrupt persons in court.According to The Punch, the incident happened as the lawyer tried to make his way into the venue of the 14th…

Government

Magu seized my N75m but he is a man of integrity with a large heart – Ozekhome

Jide Mar 27, 2017

A senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome has described Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as a man of integrity with a very large heart.Ozekhome stated this at the national…

Government

Why Fayose gave me N75m – Ozekhome

Jide Feb 24, 2017

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that he received N75 million from the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, as legal fees.Mr. Ozekhome stated this in a suit filed before the court…