Category: Judicial
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REPS SUMMON PROVOSTS OF IBADAN AND OJI RIVER COOPERATIVE COLLEGES OVER MISSING BUDGETS
The House of Representatives Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions has called on the management of Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, and Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, to explain why they have failed to submit their 2024 and 2025 capital budgets. Committee Clerk Abubakar Sadiq says the provosts must appear on Thursday with their finance and…
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YOUNG MECHANIC SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS OR FINE FOR STEALING YOGURT IN JOS
An 18-year-old mechanic, Abdulmalik Hamza, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Magistrates’ Court in Jos for stealing a pack of ‘Fresh Yo’ yogurt from a local shop. The court, presided over by Magistrate Irene Pati, gave Hamza an option to pay a N20,000 fine instead. Hamza pleaded guilty during the summary…
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ABAKALIKI MAGISTRATE COURT REMANDS BISHOP ONYEAGOZIRI OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHURCH MEMBER
The Abakaliki Magistrate Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of Bishop Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre following grave allegations of sexual abuse against a 22-year-old female member of his church. The court rejected the bail application, citing lack of jurisdiction, and transferred the case file to the Office of the Director of Public…
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SENATE COMMENDS EFCC’S RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE IN 2024 ANTI-CORRUPTION FIGHT
The Nigerian Senate has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its outstanding achievements in 2024, marking the highest convictions and largest asset recoveries since its inception. Sponsored by Sen. Emmanuel Udende, the motion highlighted EFCC’s receipt of 15,724 petitions, opening of 12,928 cases, filing over 5,000 charges in court, and securing 4,111…
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JOS MAGISTRATE COURTS SENTENCES MECHANIC TO 14 MONTHS FOR CAR BATTERY THEFT
A 22-year-old mechanic, Isa Mustapha, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison by a Magistrate’s Court in Jos for stealing a car battery. Magistrate Irene Pati, who presided over the case, gave Mustapha an option to pay an N80,000 fine or spend a year in jail. Additionally, he must pay N70,000 in compensation or…
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FCT MINISTER WIKE FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 600-BED HOSTELS FOR NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, ANNOUNCES NEW AUDITORIUM PLAN
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Nyesom Wike, has commenced the building of new male and female hostels, each with 316 beds, at the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja. This project, launched Monday, addresses the critical accommodation shortage affecting students. Wike revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally approved the building of a new…
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EDO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY TO PROBE RADISSON BLU HOTEL AND EMOWAA PROJECTS FROM OBASEKI’S TENURE
The Edo State House of Assembly has received a directive from the state government to investigate two major projects Radisson Blu Hotel and the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) initiated by former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration. The letter was read on the House floor in Benin, with Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku announcing plans…
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SENATOR NED NWOKO PUSHES FOR NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY AGENCY TO MODERNIZE NIGERIA’S SOCIAL PROTECTION
Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) is championing the creation of a National Social Security Agency (NSSA) to replace the current Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. His vision is for an agency under the Office of the President that uses data-driven, biometric IDs and unified databases to provide targeted, transparent payments and long-term support to vulnerable groups including…
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COURT STALLS POLICE SUIT AGAINST #FREENNAMDIKANUNOW PROTEST AS ABUJA HIGH COURT SHUTS DOWN MONDAY SESSIONS
The Federal High Court in Abuja saw a halt in court activities on Monday, blocking police efforts to restrain the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest led by Omoyele Sowore and others. Despite a heavy police presence and movement restrictions around key areas including Aso Rock Villa and the National Assembly, all courtrooms were locked up by 9:30 am,…
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EFCC COMPLETES DEPORTATION OF 192 FOREIGN CYBERCRIME CONVICTS FROM NIGERIA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), teaming up with the Nigerian Immigration Service and Correctional Service, has successfully deported 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of 51 convicts, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, were repatriated on October 16, marking the end of…
