Tag: Jail Term
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27-yr-old kidnapper bags 60 years imprisonment in Ibadan
A Federal High Court in Ibadan, on Thursday, sentenced a 27-year-old kidnapper, Umar Babangida, to 60 years imprisonment. The convict, found guilty of three charges bordering on kidnapping and cybercrime (
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Controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky reflects on jail term
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has expressed a surprising desire to return to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
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How to escape lawsuits, jail terms – By Carl Umegboro
Many a time, people carelessly suffer as a result of being ignorant of the laws until after offences or crimes have been committed. Majority only get to discover they have committed an offence at a Police station or other law enforcement facilities after being arrested. In their defence, it is always –
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Nigerian student in Scotland charged with terrorism threat, faces jail term, deportation
A Nigerian student studying for his Masters program in Scotland, Somtochukwu Okwuohan is currently facing jail term and possible deportation after a jury in Scotland, U.K. found him guilty of making terrorist threats against Dundee University.
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Alleged loot: UK set to confiscate $129m seized from Ibori; risks 10-yr jail term [SEE DETAILS]
A state prosecutor has asked a London court to order the confiscation of more than 100 million pounds ($129 million) from Nigerian politician and ex-Delta State governor, James Ibori.
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“Nigerian Messi” Amoo faces controversy as agency denies jail sentence, threatens legal action
Akinkunmi Amoo, the former Golden Eaglets winger who has recently been involved in a high-profile court case in Denmark, is now facing further developments in the ongoing saga. Popularly known as the “Nigerian Messi,” Amoo was found guilty of indecent assault, attempted rape, and rape in a sexual relationship other than intercourse by a Danish…
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Fake LASTMA officer bags jail term
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi, sentenced a fake LASTMA Officer, David Oluchukwu, to four-month jail term for impersonation and extortion. Mr Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department. LASTMA,
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Court sentences NSCDC officer to jail for defrauding job seeker
An operative of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for fraud related offenses. Consequently, the officer, Segun Adewale was sentenced to seven years imprisonment for efrauding a citizen of N100,000 to help her to secure a fake NSCDC job.
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Baba Ijesha: Always report any form of sexual abuse – Iyabo Ojo
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has finally broken her silence concerning fellow actor, Baba Ijesha’s jail sentence. The actor was arraigned before the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, Lagos, where he faced six counts of child defilement that included indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault by penetration, and sexual assault…
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Ex-South African President, Jacob Zuma surrenders, starts serving 15-month-jail term
Former president Jacob Zuma turned himself into prison early Thursday to begin serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of the country’s highest court, officials said. Prison authorities confirmed that Zuma “has been admitted to start serving a 15 months sentence at Estcourt Correctional Centre” in his home province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is the first time…