Tag: Court
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Suspected female arms dealer collapses in court
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.
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Court adjourns murder trial of Ebonyi lawyer to Nov 28
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 in Abakaliki Local Government area of the state.
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Falana vs VeryDarkMan: Court fixes date to hear defamation suit
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday reserved January 23 to hear the alleged defamation suit filed against the controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM).
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Rivers: A’Court sets up special panel, begins hearing Thursday
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has constituted a special three-member panel to handle political cases from Rivers State, with sittings scheduled to begin on Thursday, November 14. This move follows the escalating legal tussles stemming from a rift between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, the current Minister of the Federal Capital…
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NFF, Amaju Pinnick urge court to strike out Jalla, Baribote’s suit
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.
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Woman remanded in prison for stabbing husband to death
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of a housewife, Olajumoke Olalere, 33, at Agodi Correctional facility, Ibadan, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death.
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Ondo 2024: Court declines to disqualify NNPP candidate
An Ondo High Court in Akure on Thursday set aside the suit challenging the candidature of Mr Olugbenga Edema as the flag-bearer of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the Nov. 16 governorship election in the State.
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Cleric sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling minor
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).
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Court summons Edo Deputy Governor for refusing to vacate position
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Godwins Omobayo, the embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, to appear in person before it on November 26 over his alleged disobedience to court judgment.
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EndBadGovernance: Suspects fainting in court was stage managed to draw attention— Egbetokun
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 to the welfare of those in custody. In a statement on Friday,…