Category: Judicial
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PDP REACTS STRONGLY TO COURT RULING HALTING NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the Federal High Court’s decision to stop its upcoming national convention, calling it “an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.” In a statement, PDP’s spokesperson Debo Ologunagba emphasized that the party remains committed to holding the convention scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, arguing that the court’s ruling does…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STOPS PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION, BARS INEC FROM RECOGNIZING RESULTS
The Federal High Court in Abuja has put the brakes on the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) upcoming national convention, scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, citing legal breaches. Justice James Omotosho ruled that the PDP did not follow proper protocols, including failing to hold congresses in some states and not issuing the required 21-day notices…
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REP ABUBAKAR GUMMI SACKED FOR DEFECTING TO APC
In a major court ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Obiora Egwuatu stopped the Speaker of the House from recognizing Gummi as the representative and ordered a…
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FARMER FACES COURT FOR DESTROYING CROPS WORTH N3 MILLION
A 55-year-old farmer, Sunday Olowosoga, found himself in hot water at the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on Friday. He’s been charged with maliciously damaging crops and palm trees valued at N3 million after allegedly bulldozing farmland during a dispute with the owner. Despite the serious charges of misdemeanor, Sunday pleaded not guilty.…
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JUDGE SENDS DAVID ABIODUN TO 7 YEARS FOR KIDNAPPING UI STUDENT
Federal High Court judge Nkeonye Maha has sentenced 20-year-old David Abiodun to seven years in prison with hard labor for kidnapping a 17-year-old undergraduate from the University of Ibadan. The judgment was handed down after Abiodun pleaded guilty and the court considered overwhelming evidence from the prosecution. The sentence runs concurrently with six years to…
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EFCC INVESTIGATOR TESTIFIES THAT EMEFIELE’S NAIRA REDESIGN CAUSED HARDSHIP FOR NIGERIANS
During the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, EFCC investigator Chinelo Eneanya testified that the bank’s naira notes redesign in 2022 led to significant economic hardship for Nigerians. She told Abuja high court that video evidence from the investigation showed widespread frustration and difficulty meeting daily needs due to…
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FORMER MINISTER DR. OLU AGUNLOYE DENIES $6 BILLION FRAUD CHARGES, SUES EFCC FOR DEFAMATION
Former Power and Steel Minister Dr. Olu Agunloye has taken the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court, accusing the agency of damaging his reputation with false claims of a $6 billion fraud. Agunloye filed a defamation suit, challenging EFCC’s social media posts that labeled him corrupt and fraudulent, seeking a public retraction, apology,…
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JUSUN OSUN HOLDS FIRM ON STRIKE UNTIL PROMOTION AND WELFARE DEMANDS ARE MET
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State has reaffirmed its ongoing strike over delayed promotions and welfare issues, stating the action will continue until all demands are permanently resolved. State Chairman Idris Adeniran addressed reporters during a protest at the Osun High Court complex in Osogbo. Since commencing the strike on September…


