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Ex-FCT minister’s son paid N1.1bn for Abuja properties | Witness tells court
A witness on Thursday narrated how Shamsudeen Bala-Mohammed, a son of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed involved in N1.1bn fraud. Background: The Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Court rejects Jonathan’s application against subpoena in Metuh’s trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki filed against a subpoena ordering him to appear as a witness defence in…
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I don’t have N1bn to pay Jonathan | Metuh tells court
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh on Wednesday told the court that he does not have N1 billion naira to pay former President Goodluck Jonathan.…
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Monthly allowances: Court grants SERAP’s application against NASS
The Federal High Court in Lagos granted permission to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to proceed in its bid to ascertain the exact earnings of national lawmakers. SERAP is also demanding…
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Court, INTERPOL issue fresh arrest warrants on wanted Maina
The Presidency on Thursday said the international police (INTERPOL) and a Magistrate Court in Abuja have issued fresh arrest warrants on wanted ex-chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed…
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Serve subpoena on Jonathan within five days | Court tells bailiff
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday gave the court bailiff five days to serve former President Goodluck Jonathan with the subpoena compelling him to appear in court. Jonathan is expected…
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Court orders Jonathan to appear as witness in Metuh’s case
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday subpoenaed former President Goodluck Jonathan to appear as defence witness of former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh.…
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Allow me call Jonathan as a witness | Metuh tells court
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he would like to subpoena former President Goodluck Jonathan…
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Court awards N2m against police in Evans’ brother-in-law’s case
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday heard a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by one Okwuchukwu Obiechina said to be the brother-in-law of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike,…
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Abaribe aided Nnamdi Kanu to flout bail conditions | FG tells court
The Federal Government has replied an application filed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seeking to withdraw as one of the sureties of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.…
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Court releases Atiku’s son after hours in custody
A Magistrate Court sitting in Lagos has released Aminu, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, hours after he was remanded. The judge had earlier ruled that Aminu should be remanded in…
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Court remands Atiku’s son for disobeying order
A Magistrate Court in Lagos has remanded Aminu Atiku, son of former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku in transit cell for allegedly disobeying a court order. The court on October 11…
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Adjourn my trial indefinitely | Dasuki tells court
Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) on Tuesday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend the charges of illegal possession of firearms and money laundering against him. Background:…
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Forfeit your N100m bond or produce Nnamdi Kanu | Court tells Abaribe
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered Senator representing Abia south, Enyinaya Abaribe to produce leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnmadi Kanu or forfeit his N100m…
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Govt will bring Nnamdi Kanu to court for his trial – Lawyer
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said the government will produce his client in court tomorrow. Background: Nnamdi Kanu had disappeared…
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Sack Buhari as Petroleum minister | Agbakoba tells court
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN has filed a claim against the Federal Government of Nigeria to determine the Constitutional qualification of the President…
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Stop Saraki, Senate from investigating me | IGP tells court
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Thursday filed a suit before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, seeking an order restraining the Senate and Senate President…
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‘Independence day bomber’ Charles Okah, son testify in court
Alleged mastermind of the Independence Day bombing in Abuja, Charles Okah on Wednesday testified alongside his son before a Federal High Court in Abuja. Okah, who was arraigned with Obi…
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BREAKING: Court orders permanent forfeiture of 56 houses linked to Diezani
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered the permanent forfeiture of 56 houses linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke. The permanent forfeiture order was made…
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Order Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, extradition from the UK | Kinsman tells court
Ugochukwu Kenneth, a native of Afara Village, in Abia State has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja for an order directing the British High Commission and the Comptroller-General of…
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Court jails ex-DG of agriculture institute for 40 years over N177m fraud
A former Director-General of the Institute of Agriculture Research and Training (IART) Ibadan, Benjamin Ogunbodede has been sentenced to 40 years in prison over an alleged N177 million fraud. Nathaniel…
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Why I want to return to Nigeria | Diezani tells court
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has said she would like to return to Nigeria to defend corruption charges against her. She urged the Federal High Court in Lagos…
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$15.5m: Court to hear Patience Jonathan’s suit against Skye Bank, EFCC on Nov. 2
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed November 2 for hearing in the N200m fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, against Skye Bank…
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Just In: Order Buratai to produce Nnamdi Kanu | Lawyers urge court
Lawyers of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have declared him missing. What happened: Nnamdi Kanu had disappeared after soldiers allegedly attacked his residence in Abia…
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Court remands 14 IPOB members in prison
An Aba magistrate court has remanded 14 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in prison for arson and murder. What happened: The Police had arrested IPOB members…
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Court flooded with ’17 suits’ over EFCC chairman Magu
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has no fewer has no fewer than 17 suits on the propriety or otherwise of him holding that position,…
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Why INEC cannot continue with my recall process – Melaye
Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not followed due process in his recall process. What happened: Melaye's constituents had accused him…
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Vacate proscription order against us | IPOB tells court
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to vacate an order proscribing it. What happened: The court on Wednesday had proscribed the activities…
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Court clears Diezani in crude oil fraud charge
One of the nine counts of $1.6bn crude oil fraud instituted against businessman, Jide Omokore, and five others was struck out on Wednesday by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Presiding judge,…
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Court remands 30 IPOB members in prison
Thirty members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday were remanded in prison by a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Operatives of the Rivers State…
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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