Tag: #NigeriaJustice
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SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS TINUBU PARDON, UPHOLDS DEATH SENTENCE FOR MARYAM SANDA
The Supreme Court dropped a bombshell Friday, slapping down President Bola Tinubu’s recent pardon and reinstating the death-by-hanging sentence for housewife Maryam Sanda, convicted of killing her husband Bilyaminu Bello in a 2020 domestic brawl. Justice Moore Adumein led the 4-1 ruling, saying prosecutors nailed the culpable homicide case beyond doubt, the Court of Appeal…
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FCT COURT BLOCKS PROSECUTION WITNESSES IN EMEFIELE’S CORRUPTION TRIAL
Justice Hamza Muazu of FCT High Court, Maitama, halted the prosecution from calling three subpoenaed witnesses Tommy Odama, Ifeanyi Omeke, and Alvan Grumman in the ongoing trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele on Thursday. The ruling stems from a March 20 decision striking out the prosecution’s additional proof of evidence (now under appeal), making…
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SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S CYBERCRIME TRIAL ADJOURNED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2026, DUE TO JUDGE’S ABSENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges until February 4, 2026, as presiding Justice Mohammed Umar was absent. The trial, originally scheduled to begin today, was postponed following a previous adjournment linked to protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a six-count charge…
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NNAMDI KANU CONVICTED ON ALL COUNTS: COURT LABELS ACTIONS AS TERRORISM
Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader, has been found guilty on seven terrorism charges by a Federal High Court in Abuja. The judge dismissed Kanu’s claim that the charges were invalid because they were based on a now-repealed law, ruling that the evidence against him was overwhelming and unchallenged. This verdict underscores the seriousness of Nigeria’s…
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PPDC PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HELP TO 5,595 DETAINEES TO BOOST ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NIGERIA
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has offered free legal representation to over 5,595 detainees across Nigeria, tackling the country’s challenge of poor justice access. Mrs. Lucy Abagi, PPDC CEO, shared this at the PPDC ‘Law For Humanity Summit 2025’ in Abuja. PPDC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, highlighted its efforts…
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JUSTICE FOR OCHANYA: FOUNDATION DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY SEVEN YEARS AFTER TRAGIC DEATH
The Kunie Foundation, based in Enugu, has reignited calls for justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who died in 2018 from complications linked to prolonged sexual abuse in Benue State. The foundation’s Communications Manager, Mr. Uchenna Igboeme, expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the slow pace of legal proceedings and ongoing impunity protecting perpetrators of sexual…
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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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COURT ORDERS PERMANENT FORFEITURE OF $49,700 FROM FORMER INEC OFFICIAL DR. NURA ALI
The Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited $49,700 recovered from Dr. Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC for Sokoto State during the 2023 general elections. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite following a motion by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC had…
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EFCC ARRAIGNS MT Ostria VESSEL AND THREE MEN OVER ₦12 BILLION OIL THEFT IN LAGOS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the vessel MT Ostria, along with three men Raymundo Panaligam, Roneno Villarin, and Vincent Wayas on Wednesday before the Ikeja Special Offences Court. They face a four-count charge relating to conspiracy and theft of over 13 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦12 billion,…
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NNAMDI KANU DROPS LEGAL TEAM TO DEFEND HIMSELF IN TERRORISM TRIAL
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has decided to represent himself in court after his entire legal team, led by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, withdrew from his ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Speaking directly to Justice James Omotosho, Kanu challenged the court’s jurisdiction and announced his…
