Category: Judicial
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PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES DEMAND TETFUND ACCESS, CALL FOR LAW SHAKE-UP
They help fund it — but can’t access it. Now, private universities are pushing back. Private universities in Nigeria are turning up the pressure for access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, calling their exclusion unfair and overdue for change. Leading the charge is Lateef Folorunsho Oladimeji, Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, who argues that private…
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SENIOR LAWYER URGES IGP TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED TORTURE OF 85-YEAR-OLD
A senior lawyer has called on the police chief to probe the alleged unlawful arrest and brutal treatment of an elderly man in Abuja. Abuja-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Godwin Ogboji, has petitioned IGP Tunji Disu to launch a full investigation into the alleged illegal arrest, detention, and torture of 85-year-old Abubakar Aliyu.…
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JONATHAN PUSHES FOR CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO END ELECTION CASE DRAMA
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria’s election disputes are dragging for too long — and wants a single court to handle them once and for all. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to overhaul the country’s electoral litigation system by creating a specialised Constitutional Court to handle all election-related cases.…
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INEC FREEZES ADC, DELETES DAVID MARK-LED NWC FROM PORTAL
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has hit pause on all ADC activities as a fierce leadership battle heads to court. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will remove the National Working Committee led by David Mark from its portal and stop dealing with any faction of the African Democratic Congress until the courts decide who…
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ADC DIASPORA RAISES ALARM OVER INEC MOVE ON PARTY LEADERSHIP
A fresh political storm is brewing as ADC’s diaspora chapter questions the timing and implications of INEC’s decision amid an ongoing court battle. The U.S. chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for removing the David Mark–led National Working Committee from its portal while the leadership dispute…
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TWO MEN ARRAIGNED FOR ALLEGED IPHONE THEFT, THREAT TO LIFE IN LAGOS
Two young men plead not guilty after being accused of stealing a luxury phone and threatening the owner in Badagry. The Police arraigned Kehinde Idowu (22) and Maxwell Adegoke (23) at the Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court over stealing an iPhone 15 Plus worth N700,000 and allegedly threatening the owner, Michael Eluwan, on March 21 at…
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OBOROVWORI CELEBRATES DELTA SPEAKER GUWOR AT 47
Delta’s governor rolls out warm tributes as the State Assembly Speaker marks a new age milestone. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Emomotimi Guwor on his 47th birthday, praising his leadership and impact on governance in Delta State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described Guwor—who also chairs the Conference…
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CRHA SLAMS 90-DAY SUSPENSION ON FOUR COUNCILLORS OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Drama in Cross River politics as lawmakers crack down on alleged intimidation, cult links and violence. The Cross River House of Assembly has suspended four councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alleged gross misconduct. Those suspended are Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Etim, Bassey Edet and Tete Ubene. The decision followed a petition by…
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WIKE CALLS PDP APPEAL “BASELESS,” CONVENTION TO GO AHEAD
Despite Turaki-led PDP’s Supreme Court appeal, the party’s national convention is full steam ahead, says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP’s appeal of the Court of Appeal ruling on the party’s leadership, calling it “baseless” and insisting it won’t disrupt the national convention scheduled for…
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WOMEN GROUPS PUSH FOR SPECIAL SEATS BILL TO BOOST GENDER REPRESENTATION
Women leaders in Lagos are stepping up nationwide advocacy, calling on lawmakers to fast-track a bill they say will fix long-standing gender imbalance in politics. A coalition of women groups in Lagos has renewed calls for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, urging the National Assembly to create more opportunities for women…
