Category: Judicial
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ATIBA UNIVERSITY LAW STUDENTS: PARENTS SEEK URGENT GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
Parents of law students at Atiba University, Oyo, have appealed to the Federal Government and relevant regulatory bodies to urgently intervene over the university’s unaccredited law programme. Speaking through their lawyers at a news conference in Abuja, the parents alleged that the university admitted students into the programme despite knowing that it had not obtained…
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LAWYERS BACK TAX OMBUD’S DRIVE TO BOOST COMPLIANCE, REVENUE
Nigerian lawyers have backed the Office of the Tax Ombud’s efforts to promote voluntary tax compliance and increase government revenue, stressing the importance of a trusted and transparent tax system. The position was expressed during a panel discussion titled “Pay Now, Prosper Later” at the ongoing 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association…
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LAWYERS CALL FOR REVIEW OF CANNABIS PLANTATION DESTRUCTION POLICY
Some Lagos-based lawyers have called for a review of the government’s approach to destroying illicit cannabis plantations, arguing that alternative measures could help address illegal cultivation while exploring lawful uses of the plant. The lawyers, who spoke separately with NAN, said the destruction of plantations remained a legitimate drug-control measure but might not be sufficient…
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NIGERIAN NAVY LAMENT DELAY IN PROSECUTION OF CRUDE OIL THEFT SUSPECTS
The Nigerian Navy has expressed concern over the delay in the prosecution of crude oil theft suspects noting that it has placed a huge burden on its activities. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, disclosed this during the parade of 12 crew members arrested onboard a vessel…
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COURT GRANTS MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT BELLO BODEJO ₦2bn BAIL IN ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted ₦2 billion bail to Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, who is facing alleged money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the charges are bailable and approved Bodejo’s release subject to strict conditions.…
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EX-CORRECTIONS SPOKESMAN URGES STATES TO ADOPT NON-CUSTODIAL SENTENCES TO EASE PRISON OVERCROWDING
A former spokesperson of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Dr Francis Enobore, has urged state governments to adopt more non-custodial measures to address overcrowding in correctional centres nationwide. Enobore said recent data showing that most inmates are being held for state-related offences highlights the need for state authorities to accelerate justice delivery and make greater…
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NGE: LASU PROFESSOR TO DELIVER 4TH LATEEF JAKANDE MEMORIAL LECTURE IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced that Prof. Sylvester Odion Akhaine of Lagos State University (LASU) will deliver the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture on July 23 in Lagos. The lecture, scheduled to hold at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, from 11:00 a.m., is themed “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.”…
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TWO SISTERS ARRAIGNED IN ANAMBRA OVER ALLEGED EXPLOITATION OF TEENAGERS
Two sisters, Chinenye Anyigor, 32, and Njideka Anyigor, 36, have been arraigned before an Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka over allegations of exploiting three teenage girls. The defendants pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children. According to the prosecution, the alleged…
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MAN, 73, REMANDED FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE OF 15-YEAR OLD GIRL
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo on Wednesday, remanded a 73-year-old man, Olarenwaju Hamid, in prison for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a teenager and attempting to procure an abortion. The prosecutor, Mr Saheed Abiodun, said the defendant committed the offence sometime in March at Idi-Ori, Abeokuta. He alleged that the defendant, who was the…
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TRADER BAGS 1 YEAR JAIL TERM FOR STEALING SHEEP
A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday sentenced a 27-year-old trader, Aminu Mohammed to one year in prison for stealing a sheep. While reviewing the facts, the Prosecutor, Inspector Ijuptil Thaiwur told the court that the case was reported on June 11, at the “C” Division Police Station by one Halima Usman, the complainant. He said…
