Court trashes suit challenging Aiyedatiwa …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, has trashed the suit challenging the qualifications of Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, both candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16 governorship election in the state. The suit … Read more
Yahaya Bello to remain in EFCC custody till December 10 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> An Abuja High Court, on Wednesday fixed Dec. 10 for ruling in the bail application filed by former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello of Kogi and two others. Justice Maryann Anenih fixed the date after counsel for the prosecution, Kemi Pinheiro, … Read more
Landlady laments as tenant owing rent drags her to court …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Nigerian landlady has expressed her frustration over a tenant who has refused to pay rent since 2013 and has also refused to vacate her property, even dragging her to court. The situation was revealed in a video she shared on … Read more
Suspected female arms dealer collapses in court …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A suspected female arms dealer, Victoria Alabi, 45, collapsed at a Federal High Court in Ibadan where she was arraigned over an alleged sale of 390,70 rounds of ammunition and cartridges. Arraigned alongside Alabi on Thursday was one Morufu Balogun, 43. The duo, however, … Read more
Alleged cybercrime: Arraignment of 109 foreigners suffers set back …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The arraignment of109 foreigners charged over allegations bordering on cybercrime was, on Thursday, stalled at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The matter, which was fixed for their arraignment before Justice Ekerete Akpan, could not go on due to the … Read more
Court adjourns murder trial of Ebonyi lawyer to Nov 28 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A High Court in Abakaliki has adjourned the murder trial of an Ebonyi- based lawyer, Sunday Ununu to November 28. The lawyer is facing trial for allegedly causing the death of Mr Nnamdi Nwite-Ugo, on Aug. 21 at Agbaja-Unuhu … Read more
NFF, Amaju Pinnick urge court to strike out Jalla, Baribote’s suit …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and its former President, Amaju Pinnick on Monday, urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to strike out a suit filed against them by Harrison Jalla and Chief Victor Rumson Baribote, among others. NFF and … Read more
Court remove treason suit against #EndBadGovernance protesters …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the case against 119 protesters charged in connection with the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. Presiding Judge Obiora Egwuatu dismissed the case on Tuesday after an application was filed by M.D. Abubakar, representing the attorney-general of the federation … Read more
Cleric sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling minor …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced an Islamic cleric, Alani Rafiu, to life imprisonment for defiling a 14-year-old year girl (name withheld). In his judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved each of the … Read more
Suspects fainting in court was stage. …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has alleged that six suspects who fainted in court before their arraignment on Friday, November 1, did so deliberately to draw negative media attention. However, he said that medical help was given right away, highlighting the police’s dedication … Read more
Janey Godley dead: Glasgow comedienne’s rise from abuse survivor to award winning comic …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> JANEY Godley managed to find humour in the darkest places from growing up in poverty, to horrendous childhood abuse and even the “murder” of her mum. But the comedienne, who has sadly passed away from cancer aged 63, … Read more
Four children slumps in court during trial …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> There was a mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, as no fewer than four children, among the 76 defendants, billed for arraignment over their involvement in the August #EndBadGovernance protest held across the country, collapsed during their trial. The … Read more
Court declines to sack NDDC board chairman, Ebie …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, declined to sack the Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Chiedu Ebie. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, dismissed a legal action that … Read more
Court orders final forfeiture of hotel linked to NOUN’s ex-VC …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered a final forfeiture of a multi-million naira hotel, Sunflower Hotel Ltd, in Kaduna State, linked to Prof. Vincent Tenebe, a former Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, to … Read more
Just in: Court sacks all candidates of NNPP for Kano LG polls …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Federal High Court in Kano has sacked all 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for Saturday’s local government elections. The ruling was delivered on Friday by Justice Simon Amobeda following a case … Read more
Court reserves judgment in pro-Wike lawmakers’ suit seeking to stop Rivers funds …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday reserved judgment in a suit filed by Rivers House of Assembly led by Mr Martin Amaewhule, seeking to stop all allocations to the state. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the judgment to … Read more
Court fixes date for response to summons. …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sought for adjournment of hearing in its fresh charge against the ex- Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and two others, to November 14, 2024. At the resumed hearing, Counsel to the Commission, Rotimi Oyedepo, said … Read more
Court halts KANSIEC from holding Kano local Government election …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Federal High Court in Kano has issued an order preventing the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from proceeding with the scheduled local government elections in the state’s 44 local government areas. Justice Simon Amobeda delivered the ruling on Tuesday, effectively … Read more
Court threatens to jail DSS DG for denying Nnamdi Kanu access to lawyers …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday issued a “notice of consequences” against the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, for contempt of court. The notice said the DSS boss would be … Read more
Why Judgments on election matters turning Nigeria’s democracy upside down – Jonathan …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed concern over judgements on political cases by some courts in the country, saying the situation does not give a good sign for democracy. Jonathan, stated this at the 67th birthday celebration of a … Read more