Tag: Mike Ozekhome
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Okorocha engages five SANs, files fundamental human rights enforcement suit against EFCC, AGF
Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja would today deliver ruling on the bail application of the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. Okorocha, through five Senior Advocates of Nigeria, have asked the court to declare the invasion of his residence by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission illegal…
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Why Nnamdi Kanu cannot change clothes – DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has explained why the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is not allowed to change his clothes.
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I humbly disagree with Obasanjo and his oily thesis – Mike Ozekhome
I humbly disagree with Obasanjo and his oily thesis – Mike Ozekhome
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Raid on Justice Odili’s home politically motivated- Ozekhome
Human rights lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), has stated that the raid on Justice Mary Odili’s home, allegedly perpetrated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, could be politically motivated. Ozekhome, who visited Odili after the incident, also said that the judge did not resist the raid. He said, “She didn’t resist any search. I believe…
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Usifo Ataga: Ozekhome writes IGP, demands thorough investigation into gruesome murder of SuperTV boss
Human rights lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, has written to the Inspector General of Police Usman Baba, demanding a thorough investigation in the murder of Super TV boss, Usifo Ataga, whose lifeless body was found in a Lekki service apartment in June days after he was declared missing. The 19-page letter, titled THE GRUESOME AND…
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Buhari’s appointment of new acting IGP illegal, unconstitutional – Ozekhome
Popular human rights activist and lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) on Wednesday described the appointment of the new acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba as illegal and unconstitutional. Ozekhome contended Baba’s appointment negated provisions of Federal Character as enshrined in the 1999 constitution, as amended. He stated this in a statement titled “Buhari’s…
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Court stops EFCC from arresting Ozekhome for criticising Magu
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the EFCC from inviting, harassing and threatening to arrest or detain Mr Mike Ozekhome, SAN, for criticising the former Acting Chairman of The commission, Ibrahim Magu. Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo held that serial acts of intimidation and constant invitations the EFCC extended to Ozekhome were illegal,…