Tag: #CourtUpdate
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N123M MOTORCYCLE DEAL GONE WRONG: EFCC DRAGS BUSINESSMAN TO COURT
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned businessman Taiwo Sunday before an Oyo State High Court in Ibadan over an alleged N123 million motorcycle supply scam. Prosecutors say Sunday collected the money through his firm, Yemsund Enterprise, promising to supply multiple units of motorcycles—but allegedly failed to deliver or refund the cash. The petition,…
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ALLEGED COUP PLOT: 6 PLEAD NOT GUILTY, TRIAL SET FOR APRIL 27
The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded six defendants in Department of State Services (DSS) custody over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. All six pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge including treason, terrorism, and money laundering before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. The prosecution, led by Attorney-General Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, secured an accelerated…
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LAWYER STEPS ASIDE FROM NNAMDI KANU’S CASE
Courtroom drama in Abuja as Legal Aid counsel bows out, citing attempts to “dictate” legal strategy. A lawyer from the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON), Demdoo Asan, has withdrawn from representing Nnamdi Kanu at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The reason? He told the court that Kanu was insisting on controlling how the…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SET TO OPEN 2025/2026 LEGAL YEAR WITH ANNUAL JUDGES’ CONFERENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja will kick off its 2025/2026 Legal Year and Annual Judges’ Conference from December 15 to 18. The event, announced in a circular by Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho, is seen as a key platform for reflection, evaluation, and strategic planning to enhance judicial efficiency and improve administration of justice.…
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FCCPC WITHDRAWS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MULTICHOICE NIGERIA AFTER SETTLEMENT
Legal battle ends as MultiChoice and FCCPC resolve differences out of court. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) withdrew criminal charges against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, including Chairman Adewunmi Ogunsanya and CEO John Ugbe, following an out-of-court settlement. The charges involved allegations of failing to comply with lawful summons and…
