Tag: Court
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Lagos bishop accused of rape knows fate January 26
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday reserved judgment until Jan. 26, in a case involving a Lagos bishop, Oluwafeyiropo Daniel, charged with raping his assistant pastor and one other (names withheld).
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Alleged $6bn fraud: Court admits ex-minister, Olu Agunloye to N50m bail
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday admitted former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Aguloye bail in the sum of N50 million. Aguloye was charged with seven counts bordering on forgery, disobedience of presidential order
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A pivotal witness, and a custodial danger – By Wole Soyinka
Dr. Olu Agunloye, we learn, was finally charged to court today. The case was adjourned, and the presiding judge, in his or her wisdom, proceeded to remand the accused in Kuje prison, pending resumption of his case. I wish to alert the nation, and the government that there exists a justifiable
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Court grants UNICAL professor temporary bail to undergo eye surgery
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the release of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), on a temporary bail to enable him to go for glaucoma surgery. Justice James Omotosho made the order following an application by Ndifon’s counsel,
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Court declares Anyanwu as valid PDP National Secretary
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, declared Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as the valid national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Court to deliver judgment in Rivers Assembly speaker’s suit against Fubara, NASS
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Rivers House of Assembly’s Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, against Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, National Assembly (NASS) and others until Jan. 22. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter for judgment after couns
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Court awards ex-CBN gov, Emefiele N100m in damages
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of an FCT High Court on Monday awarded N100 million in damages to suspended former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against the federal government and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for violations of his rights.
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Court awards Emefiele N100m in damages
Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of an FCT High Court on Monday awarded N100 million in damages to suspended former governor of the central bank of Nigeria (CBN) against the federal government and Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for violations of his rights.
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Court gives Kano govt. 7 days to respond to claims by 44 LGAs
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, gave Kano State government seven-day ultimatum to show cause why the ex-parte orders sought by the 44 local government areas (LGAs) of the state should not be granted. Justice Donatus Okorowo gave the order, in a ruling, shortly after counsel
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Court extends interim order against INEC, PDP over 26 defected Rivers lawmakers
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, extended the Dec. 15 interim order stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from taking any action step against the 26 Rivers House of Assembly members who defected to All Progressives Congress (APC).