Tag: prosecution

Nigerian Police to Prosecute Skit Maker ‘Cute Abiola’ for Offensive Portrayal of Police Uniform

The Nigerian Police have taken a firm stance against skit maker Cute Abiola, born Abdulgafar Abiola, for what they term as a "derogatory portrayal" of the police uniform. The comedian…

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Afe Babalola Calls for Involvement of Retired Judges in Election Petition Tribunal; FG Files Eight-Count Charge Against Stella Oduah for Felony | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Afe Babalola Calls for Involvement of Retired Judges in Election Petition Tribunals FG Set to Harmonize Revenue-Collecting Agencies in Nigeria Governor Akeredolu Extends Medical Leave, Deputy to Continue as Acting…

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DSS Summons Bawa Following President Tinubu’s Approval of Suspension; CBN Implements Major Changes to Unify Forex Market Operations | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

DSS Summons Bawa Following President Tinubu's Approval of Suspension Chef Dammy's Cookathon Sparks Controversy, Guinness World Records Clarifies CBN Implements Major Changes to Unify Forex Market Operations Former Governor Ganduje…

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Nigeria’s Hilda Baci Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon by an Individual; PSC Urges Prompt Prosecution of Seun Kuti for Assaulting Police Officer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s Hilda Baci Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon by an Individual PSC Urges Prompt Prosecution of Seun Kuti for Assaulting Police Officer Two Businessmen Discharge 193 Cocaine…

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Portable may be prosecuted for ‘unruly behaviour’ – Police

Portable, the controversial performer, may be prosecuted for his "unruly behavior," according to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Tuesday brought widespread attention to the 'Zazoo Zeh' singer after he looked…

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Sanwo-Olu meets IGP for prosecution of killer cops

On Thursday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State met with Nigeria's Inspector General of Police Usman Baba at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, in Abuja, to discuss the recent…

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Former Zimbabwean leader Mugabe granted immunity from prosecution

Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution, sources close to the negotiations said on Thursday. According to the source, Mugabe was assured that his safety would be…

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Democracy Day: Recovery of stolen funds, prosecution process has been slow – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the present administration's process of recovering stolen funds and prosecution of looters is slow. Osinbajo said this in the Democracy Day speech he gave in…

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Anti-corruption agency shielding Jonathan’s aide from prosecution – DSS

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Services (DSS) has said a federal agency is protecting former President Goodluck Jonathan's aide, Kingsley Kuku, from prosecution, Daily Trust reports. Kuku, who was presidential…

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Prosecute those indicted for budget padding, SERAP writes Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR requesting him to use his good offices and leadership position “to…

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Reps want Anyim prosecuted over $18.3bn Abuja centenary project

The House of Representatives has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission to prosecute a former Secretary to the Government…

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Timeline: The curious case of Audu Maikori, Nasir El-Rufai and #SouthernKaduna

by Dolapo Adelana Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori is not new to the nation's political landscape. But he was silent most of last year for reasons best known to him.…

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Court frees 35 pro-Biafra agitators

by Dolapo Adelana A Port Harcourt Magistrate Court has discharged 35 pro-Biafra agitators charged with conspiracy to commit treasonable felony, for want of diligent prosecution, the News Agency of Nigeria…

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Ensure prosecution of crime suspects, IGP tells officers

by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has urged the Force to go beyond parading suspects before the media to actual prosecution. Idris, who stated this while addressing…

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Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution

by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it would prosecute 25 of its workers indicted by the report of the Joint Police/DSS Special Investigation Panel on…

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Audu Maikori to be arraigned in court

by Dolapo Adelana Chief Executive Officer of Chocolate City, Audu Maikori who was arrested Friday night by the Police is to be arraigned in court soon, The Punch reports. Maikori was…

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No immunity deal for Yahya Jammeh – Barrow

Former Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh, has not been granted immunity, according to a member of Adama Barrow's coalition. Mai Fatty, an executive member of the coalition said Barrow rejected a…

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There’s enough evidence that Justice Ngwuta involved in corrupt practices – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday told a Federal High Court in Abuja that it had evidence that Justice Sylvester Ngwuta of the Supreme Court was involved in corrupt practices. Ngwuta…

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Opinion: President Buhari is not fighting corruption, he’s only looking for money

by Ogundana Michael Rotimi   A purportedly incorruptible President will not appoint and keep an allegedly corruptible Secretary General to the Federation on his team and pretend like all is…

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SERAP

$1bn Malabu deal: No sufficient evidence to prosecute Diezani, Adoke – Malami

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), says there is insufficient evidence to convict his predecessor, Mohammed Adoke, former minister of petroleum resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-…

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Ijaw Council protest against alleged prosecution of ex-President Jonathan, wife

Members of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide on Thursday staged a peaceful protest against the alleged prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan and his family in Yenagoa, capital city of…

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Kaduna govt warns parents to immunise children against polio or face prosecution

The Kaduna State Government has said parents who fail to allow their children below the ages of five to be immunised will face prosecution. In a statement by the Special Assistant to…

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Lagos to prosecute kidnappers of Oniba

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it had commenced the process to charge the four suspected kidnappers of a traditional ruler, the Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni to court…

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Court awards £20,000 compensation to Ibori’s lawyer

A British court has ordered that Bhadresh Gohil, lawyer to convicted former governor of Delta state, James Ibori, be paid £20,000 by the Crown Prosecution Service for unlawfully detaining Gohil and depriving him…

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Bribery: EFCC to try retired Justice Yunusa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to charge suspended Federal High Court judge, Justice Mohammed Yunusa for alleged misconduct. Yunusa got into EFCC watch when the commission was…

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FG sends names of suspected ghost workers to EFCC

Following the discovery of ‘ghost’ workers in government MDAs, the list of those suspected to be involved has been sent to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for investigation and…

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FG trains special team to prosecute Saraki, Ekweremadu, others

The Federal Government has instituted 20 teams of prosecutors, comprising 80 lawyers all together to handle high profile criminal cases following due investigation by law enforcement agencies. Reportedly, each of…

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‘Buhari is destroying his relationship with NASS’ – House of Reps

The House of Representatives has condemned the prosecution of the presiding officers of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu, by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Chairman, House Committee on…

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After 1 month in detention, EFCC to take Fani-Kayode to court

After more than a month of detention, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will soon arraign embattled former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi…

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‘EFCC not under Buhari’s influence’ – Osinbajo

In a bid to ensure effective prosecution of high profile criminal cases in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, inaugurated a National Prosecution Coordination Committee (NPCC) at the…

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