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‘My wife tears my boxers to rape me’ | Husband tells court
A 44-year-old businesswoman took the 'sex by right in marriage' saying a little too literal, and it has cost her - her marriage. Adenike Rodoye's 20-year-old marriage to her husband Durojaiye,…
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Osun: Christian pupils to wear choir robes if Muslims wear hijabs
The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, vowed to issue a directive to Christian schools in Osun state, instructing the pupils to wear choir robes, if the government goes ahead to…
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32 political parties (and counting) set to burst into the scene
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, announced that over 32 new political parties have applied for registration. This was disclosed by chairman of the electoral commission, Prof. Yakubu…
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Former Airforce boss pleads for out-of-court settlement
Former Chief of Air Staff, Mohammed Umar, has commenced an out-of-court negotiation on the money laudering charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Umar's lawyer, Hassan…
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Jonathan’s cousin sent to Kuje prison
An Abuja Federal High Court, on Tuesday, sent the cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert, to Kuje Prison until the court determines his application for bail. Azibaola, who…
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Double jeopardy: Dasuki begs court to merge his charges
Embattled former National Security Adviser, Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki, on Monday, prayed a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to consolidate the criminal charges brought against him. Dasuki, who is…
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Why son of PDP chieftain accused of murder, walked free
An Akwa Ibom state High Court, on Thursday, acquitted the son of Albert Ukpanah, a dead Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Odudu Ukpanah, of murder. The charges against the accused, according…
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Ali Modu Sheriff is in denial – Here’s why
It would appear that sacked National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party is still at the denial stage of loss and grief as he has refused to accept his removal…
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Arrested pro-Biafra members gain freedom
A Magistrate Court sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital, on Wednesday, granted bail to 88 members of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) who were…
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Metuh’s lawyer says EFCC is playing dirty games
Bën Nwosu, counsel to Olisa Metuh, former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised some issues regarding a petition prompting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate…
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‘Sheriff is our friend, but he’s on his own’ – PDP Chieftains
Nine members of the recently sacked National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have distanced themselves from the law suit instituted by the former National Chairman of the…
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Fidelity Bank MD released from EFCC custody
Embattled Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Nnamdi Okonkwo, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It would be recalled that Okonkwo was arrested…
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Opinion: State governors and the truncation of governance at the local government level
By Ayodele lawal Adio In a landmark judgement by Justice Abdulfatai of the Lagos state high court, the erudite judged unequivocally declared that no governor was empowered by the constitution…
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Why we can’t spend recovered funds – Osinbajo explains
By Isime Esene The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, explained reasons why it is difficult for the government to spend monies recovered from corrupt government officials. Osinbajo…
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BREAKING: Court rejects Metuh’s application – “We are not Father Christmas”
by Chi Ibe Justice of the Federal High Court, Okon Abang just now rejected the application for leave to travel abroad for medical reasons filed by Olisa Metuh, former spokesman of the…
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24-year-old woman sexually abuses 5-year-old girl
Nwakaego Ugochukwu, a 24-year-old female factory worker, was on Tuesday brought before a magistrate court in Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly sexually molesting a 5 year old girl. According to Vanguard,…
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N700 million fraud: Omisore is going to war with the EFCC
Following the news reports that he was declared wanted, former Osun state deputy governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore on Tuesday said that the Economic and Financial Crime commission is acting out…
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APC wants Fayose to declare his assets and answer to fraud allegations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has charged the governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose to explain how he came about the N650 million he reportedly transferred to…
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Court declares PDP caretaker committee illegal | Orders IGP to arrest acting chairman
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has instructed the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to arrest anybody who claims to be the acting chairman of the People’s Democratic…
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How teacher took advantage of 10-year-old pupil
34-year-old Tunde Mudashir has been asked to be remanded in jail for allegedly raping a 10-year-old pupil in the school he taught. The teacher was held on one count of sexual assault…
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Ailing Metuh begs to seek medical attention abroad
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Wednesday, tomorrow to rule on former publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh's application to have his confiscated passport released…
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How former defence chief built a house for N1.3billion
At the resumed criminal trial of embattled former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, at a Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, a prosecution witness, Mustapha Yerima, told the…
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Shi’ite leader, El Zakyzaky drags FG to court, demands N2bn
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, today, fixed a date for the hearing of the N2billion suit the detained leader of the Shi’ite Islamic sect, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky slammed…
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Missing N30 trillion: Okonjo-Iweala says alleged court judgement is ‘politically motivated’
Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Monday described reports that a court judgement had mandated her to account for missing N30 trillion as "baseless," “dubious” and “politically motivated”. Following…
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Why PDP’s National Convention was suspended
The Peoples Democratic Party has officially called off its national convention which was scheduled to hold today in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The build up to the convention had been…
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Alleged wife killer, Lekan Shonde sent to Ikoyi prison
by Chi Ibe Lekan Shonde, accused of killing his wife, was today arraigned on a one-count charge of murder. The prosecutor, Chinalu Uwadione told the court that the offence was committed…
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Ex-NIMASA boss, Omatseye gets five year jail sentence
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency, Raymond Omatseye has been sentenced to 5 years in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday. Omatseye was…
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Ekiti state PDP attacks Fayose, governor says they are “day dreaming”
The first Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Clement Awoyelu, has attacked Governor Ayodele Fayose, calling him overbearing and lacking in respect for the party's constitution.…
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This is why FG will not let Dasuki go
The Federal Government has revealed the reason why former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki is still in the custody of the Department of State Services. The government made this known…
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EFCC re-arraigns Oronsaye for stealing
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, re-arraigned Stephen Oronsaye, former Head of Service of the Federation, alongside five others. They were brought before a Federal High Court, Abuja,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy