Category: Judicial
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COURT SETS MAY 5 FOR TRIAL OF TERROR SUSPECT LINKED TO OKENE CHURCH ATTACK
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5 to continue the trial of Abdulazeez Obadaki, a suspected member of the Ansaru terrorist group linked to the deadly 2012 attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi State. The attack, which occurred on June 12, 2012, left at least 19 worshippers, including…
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COURT SETS MAY 18 FOR TRIAL OF MAN ACCUSED OF CALLING FOR COUP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 18 for the trial of a man accused of using social media to call on the military to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date on Monday after the prosecution requested more time to review the case file. The prosecutor,…
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BENUE LAWMAKERS ALARMED OVER ALLEGED TRAFFICKING OF 400 CHILDREN TO FCT ORPHANAGE
The Benue State House of Assembly has raised alarm over the alleged trafficking of more than 400 children from the state to an orphanage in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), demanding urgent action to locate and rescue them. The concern followed a motion by Peter Uche (APC/Guma) during plenary in Makurdi, where he cited reports…
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PDP GOVERNORS URGE CALM AS APPEAL COURT SET TO RULE ON PARTY LEADERSHIP CRISIS
With the Court of Appeal set to deliver judgment on the PDP leadership dispute, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has called on members and supporters to remain calm and respect the rule of law. In a statement issued by its Director-General Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, the forum—chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed—urged party…
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APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds. The appellate court dismissed his appeal challenging the jurisdiction and verdict of the Special Court Martial that convicted him in October 2023. Following that ruling, Mohammed was…
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PDP GOVERNORS URGE CALM AHEAD OF APPEAL COURT VERDICT ON PARTY CRISIS
With the Court of Appeal set to rule on the PDP leadership dispute, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has appealed to members and supporters to remain calm and respect the judicial process. In a statement issued by the forum’s Director-General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, and backed by its chairman Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi…
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SAN URGES STRONGER POLICIES TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN LEGAL PROFESSION
Marking International Women’s Day, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Usman Sule has called for stronger support systems, deliberate policies, and institutional reforms to advance women in the legal profession and across society. In a goodwill message, Sule praised the resilience and excellence of women, especially female lawyers who continue to break barriers and contribute to justice,…
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APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has affirmed the conviction of former Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) boss, Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds—ordering him to refund more than $2.09 million and N1.65 billion. The former general had challenged the verdict of a Special Court Martial that dismissed him from the army and sentenced…
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WOMEN HAVE ONLY 64% OF MEN’S LEGAL RIGHTS GLOBALLY — UN REPORT
Despite decades of progress, women around the world still enjoy only about 64 percent of the legal rights available to men, according to a new United Nations report. The report, titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls,” warns that gender equality under the law remains out of reach globally, with…
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TEEN, SIX OTHERS IN COURT OVER ALLEGED SOCIAL MEDIA IMPERSONATION
A teenager and six others have landed in court in Ibadan over an alleged online impersonation scheme. 18-year-old Samad Olalere, alongside Daud Ademola (26), George Thomas (24), Kim Aruna (23), Martins Sunday (26), Mubarak Alade (21) and Thomas Williams (21), were on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court. Prosecutors told the court the suspects…
