Former governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari has said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) can appeal his acquittal at the Supreme Court. While speaking with Punch, Ngilari aid his acquittal by the Court of Appeal was an act of God. He said, “In any case, there’s bound to be a winner and a... Read More

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June 26, 2017

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Philando Castile’s family to receive $3 million after acquittal of killer cop

The family of Philando Castile, who was shot and killed last year by a St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer, has reached a $3 million settlement with the city. Castile was killed July 6 during a traffic stop, and his girlfriend streamed the shooting’s aftermath on Facebook Live. Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted June 16 of second-degree... Read More

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June 15, 2017

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Saraki’s acquittal suggests shortcomings in our justice system – SERAP

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said the acquittal of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal “suggests serious shortcomings in the criminal justice system.” The CCT on Wednesday had dismissed 18-count charges of false assets declaration against Saraki. In a statement by its deputy director Timothy Adewale, the group said Saraki’s acquittal... Read More

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April 7, 2017

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FG appeals acquittal of Justice Ademola, wife

by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government has appealed the ruling of Justice Jude Okeke of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court which upheld the no case submission filed by Justice Adeniyi Ademola, Mrs. Olabowale Ademola and Mr. Joe Agi (SAN). The FG on Thursday appealed Okeke’s ruling to free the trio who were arraigned... Read More

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July 1, 2015

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Shocked EFCC vows to challenge Fani-Kayode’s acquittal

Following the acquittal of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, by a Federal High Court in Lagos, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has vowed to challenge the ruling. Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia, had earlier today, July 1, discharged and acquitted Fani-Kayode of money laundering charges levelled against him by the graft commission. Ofili-Ajumogobia, had ruled that the charges brought... Read More

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December 20, 2013

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Akin Osuntokun: From Nelson Mandela to Bode George

by Akin Osuntokun To be screened and get certified as free of HIV is definitely a better medical status than suspected carriers who are yet to undergo verification. What I found most unacceptable is the scurrilous attempt in the media to impugn the integrity of the Supreme Court for not joining the multitude to do... Read More

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EFCC can take me to the Supreme Court if they want – Ngilari

Philando Castile’s family to receive $3 million after acquittal of killer cop

Saraki’s acquittal suggests shortcomings in our justice system – SERAP

FG appeals acquittal of Justice Ademola, wife

Shocked EFCC vows to challenge Fani-Kayode’s acquittal

Akin Osuntokun: From Nelson Mandela to Bode George

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