Category: Judicial
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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…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS REVIEW, EXCLUDES SERIOUS OFFENDERS FROM FEDERAL PARDON LIST
Following nationwide concerns, President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough review of the federal pardon list, removing individuals convicted of serious crimes like kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal arms possession, and fraud. The decision came after consultations with the Council of State and public feedback. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga explained that the review was…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU RELEASES FINAL LIST OF GRANTED MERCY AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES
President Bola Tinubu has officially released the final list of individuals granted clemency, reduced sentences, or full pardon under the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy. The updated list, which has been carefully reviewed, now includes 86 beneficiaries, with some having their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, and others receiving full pardons. Among those benefiting are…
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YOUNG MAN JAILED TWO YEARS FOR CLONING INSTAGRAM PAGE AND ONLINE FRAUD IN LAGOS
Odion Okunsebor, 21, was sentenced by an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court to two years in prison for defrauding victims of over ₦770,000 through online impersonation and theft. Initially denying the charges, Okunsebor later pleaded guilty to conspiring to clone the Instagram page of popular social media platform Gossip Mill Nigeria. Presenting himself as CEO, he tricked…
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LAGOS PASTOR AND LAWYER OLAWALE AKANNI FACES TRIAL FOR ALLEGED INDECENT TREATMENT OF MINOR
Olawale Akanni, also known as Bashorun, a legal practitioner and pastor, was arraigned before the Ikeja High Court on charges of indecent treatment of a 14-year-old girl in Lagos. Akanni denied the allegations related to an incident in 2010 where he was accused of fondling the minor’s breast while she was under his custody. The…
