Tag: court
Tompolo’s arrest warrant renewed
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos has renewed an arrest warrant order issued in respect to former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo. Judge Ibrahim Buba on Monday, said…
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Judge goes to prison for defrauding the public
An area court judge, Umar Gwani has been remanded in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Gombe State. The accused judge appeared before the Federal High court on…
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I will appear in court… but only at the appropriate time – Tompolo
Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta (MEND) Government Ekpumupolo, better known as Tompolo, has made up his mind to appear before the Federal High…
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‘Our intention is not to kill MTN’ – FG
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed that it would soon begin dialogue with MTN for an out-of-court settlement over the N1.04 trillion fine imposed on the telecommunications company for not…
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Dasuki’s absence in court stalls trial
Justice Baba Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has refused to commence proceedings on the trial of the immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo…
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Dogara sued by 11 Reps over new House rules
The speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, was sued by eleven All Progressive Congress (APC) members who are also current members of the House of Representative. The suit…
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Metuh pleads ‘not guilty’ to 7-count charge of corruption…
The spokesman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, has been remanded in prison by a federal High Court in Abuja. Metuh also pleaded ‘not guilty’ to a…
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Court orders arrest of ex-militant leader, Tompolo
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo, failed to show up for a court summon on Thursday morning. Tompolo was summoned to appear before the Federal High court…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Mark woos Idoma people | Budget not missing | Court frustrates FG over MTN | More stories
Mark promises Idoma professionals not to fail them during Benue senatorial rerun. Leadership PDP never asked GEJ to speak on $2.1 billion arms scandal. YNaija Ribadu distances self from DasukiGate scandal.…
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Dasuki, Yuguda, Bafarawa others get bail, trial fixed for February
The former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has been granted bail by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, alongside others who are standing trial on a 22-count charge for alleged…
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Court sacks PDP Acting Chairman, Uche Secondus
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has been sacked by Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the High Court of the Federal Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja. The judge,…
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Raymond Dokpesi granted N400m bail
Chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, has been granted bail to the tune of N400 million by the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. Justice Gabriel Kolawole ruled on Monday,…
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Dasuki and company arraigned in Abuja court (See Photos)
Three of the suspects in the $2.1 billion arms funds diversion scandal are presently being arraigned before an Abuja High Court. Those arraigned are- former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col.…
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Court rejects bail application for Dokpesi
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has denied the bail application of Chairman of DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, who is being held by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dokpesi…
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Adamawa ex-commissioner sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud
Former Commissioner of Local Government Affairs John Elias has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by justice Bilkisu Bello Aliyu of the Federal High Court, Yola, Adamawa. Aliyu was handed…
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BREAKING: Kogi supplementary election to hold, federal high court lacks jurisdiction
Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the federal high court, sitting in Abuja has ruled that the court does not possess the required jurisdiction to listen to the cases involving the Kogi governorship…
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Kogi election: PDP has 2 cards to play while Governor Wada heads to court
The leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party held a meeting on Wednesday night, to discuss their course of action regarding the Kogi governorship election. The opposition party is dissatisfied with…
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An ‘unkempt’ Nnamdi Kanu appears in court, supporters protest (See Photos)
Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, finally appeared in Court on Monday. He has been in the detention of the Department of State Security (DSS) since October 18, after being arrested at the…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s alive, shows up in court
Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has been arraigned in an Abuja Magistrate Court on Monday, November 23. Kanu has been in the detention of the Department of State Security since…
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Nnamdi Kanu trial: 2 lawyers battle in court to represent him
The Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu had two lawyers battle to represent him in court today. At the resumed hearing of his trial on Wednesday in Abuja, two lawyers Gabriel Egbule…
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“Dasuki is a good man… I have faith in him” – Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, was at the Federal High Court, in Abuja, on Friday, to show moral support to an absent former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The event…
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‘No judge tried to stop Saraki’s assets declaration trial’
The Senate president's counsel, Ajibola Oluyede, has debunked allegations that Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court Lagos, almost granted an injunction to stop the trial of Bukola Saraki. It had…
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‘Take me to court and stop throwing childish tantrums’ | Amaechi dares Wike
The back and forth ensues between the governor of Rivers state, Wike Nyesom and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi. This time around, Amaechi has described the committee set up by Wike to probe his…
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Diezani and her mother attend court hearing in London
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared at Westminster Magistrate Court in London, on Monday, to face charges of corruption and money laundering. A journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Sam Piranty, disclosed…
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“We will expose Amaechi to the whole world” – Rivers PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers state, has described the defamation suit of former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, as nothing but a diversion from shocking revelations of his mismanagement of state…
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UNILAG lecturer, who raped 18-year-old, avoids court hearing
Unilag lecturer, Dr. Akin Baruwa, who reportedly raped an 18-year-old University of Lagos admission seeker, failed to show up in court. Baruwa who had been in remand at the Kirikiri…
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Sacked NDDC executives sue Buhari over their sack
Members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board will not go down without a fight. They have asked the National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja to declare that President…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Ex-Bayelsa chairman Inokoba dies, FG has 5 witnesses against Dasuki, IG wants security tribunals, INEC offices, More stories
Former Bayelsa PDP chairman, Inokoba dies. This Day Akpabio dumps own “world class” hospital, seeks treatment abroad after car crash. Premium Times Arewa, Afenifere, criticizes Buhari over 100 days promise.…
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Possession of fire arms: Dasuki gets bail
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, on self-recognition after he pleaded not guilty to a one count charge of…
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Senate forgery scandal is over, as court strikes out suit
The case of the alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015, has been struck out by Justice Ademola Adeniyi of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. On Monday,…
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