Tag: Court
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Court announces date to hear Diezani Alison-Madueke‘s asset forfeiture case
The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed June 30 to hear the suit filed by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke challenging the forfeiture of her assets by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).
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18-year-old student remanded for alleged murder
A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered the remand of an 18-year old student, Joseph Chive, at a Makurdi Correctional Centre for allegedly killing a 14-year-old girl.
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Court blasts EFCC for violating Man’s rights, awards N2 million in damages
Justice A. Abdullahi of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay N2 million in damages to Abubakar Isa for the violation of his fundamental human rights.
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JUST IN: Finally, Supreme Court quashes 36 states’ suit against FG over recovered loot
The Supreme Court has quashed a suit by the 36 states’ governments and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) challenging the federal government’s application of recovered looted funds. In a judgment on Friday, a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court was unanimous in holding that the suit was wrongly instituted before the apex court. In the…
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Jealous girlfriend stabs boyfriend for cheating on her
A 23-year-old woman, Abigail Victor, was on Wednesday arraigned before a Kaduna Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend with a knife.
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Lawyer, one other killed after court session in Anambra
A lawyer and one other individual were shot dead in Anambra State after attending a court session. The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the suspected assailants responsible for the killings, which occurred in Egbebelu village, Ekwulobia, Orumba North Local Government Area.
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2014 Nyanya bombing: Court threatens to strike out case
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, threatened to strike out the case against the alleged masterminds of the 2014 Nyanya bombing.
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ECOWAS court orders Nigeria to release man detained for 16 years
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court has ordered the Federal Government of Nigeria to release a Nigerian businessman, Moses Abiodun, who has been in detention since 2009 without trial.
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Court dismisses £950trn suit filed against Atiku Abubakar, others
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a 950 trillion Pounds suit filed by a businessman, Mr Tunde Omosebi, against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and others over allegations bordering on breach of fundamental rights.
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Alleged internet fraud: Court fixes July 2 for trial of 109 foreigners
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed July 2 for the trial of 109 foreigners, over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities said to be threatening the nation’s security.