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Police arraign two men for engaging in anal sex
Two men on Wednesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for engaging in anal sex. The duo Promise Oluwabunkenoye and Kehinde Abiola are facing a two-count charge…
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I didn’t bribe judge with N750,000, I assisted him – SAN
Joseph Nwobike, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria on Wednesday said he gave Justice Mohammed Yinusa of the Federal High Court N750,000 to assist him in settling his mother’s medical bills but not…
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Mercy Aigbe husband’s trial stalled due to actress’ absence
The absence of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe on Wednesday stalled the trial of her estranged husband, Lanre Gentry before an Ogba Magistrates’ Court. Gentry is being charged for alleged domestic…
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DSS, IGP plotting to extradite me, Kashamu tells court
Senator representing Ogun, Buruji Kashamu has alleged that the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of DSS plan to extradite him to the United States for alleged drug offences. Kashamu…
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BREAKING: Court grants permanent forfeiture order on $43m found in Ikoyi
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted the final forfeiture of $43m discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from an apartment in Ikoyi apartment, to…
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‘FG to apply for revocation of Nnamdi Kanu’s bail’
The Federal Government may apply for the revocation of the bail granted to leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Punch reports. Kanu has flouted some of the…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. COURT ORDERS DSS TO RELEASE IFEANYI UBAH WITHIN 24 HOURS The High Court sitting in Lagos, has on Thursday, ordered the…
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Man ends 7-year old marriage with N5m, car, N100,000 monthly allowance
A Lagos businessman, Augustine Anyia, father of two, yesterday, told a customary court in Agege, that he has given his wife N5 million, a car and a N100,000 monthly allowance, begging…
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Court grants ex-NNPC DG Yakubu leave for UK medical trip
Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Andrew Yakubu has been granted leave to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment by a Federal High Court In…
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UK court awards Ibori £1 for unlawful detention
by Azeez Adeniyi A former governor of Delta state, James Ibori had been awarded £1 as compensation by a high court in London over his claim of unlawful detention by…
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I am the bona fide ruler of Lagos – Oba Akiolu
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Monday appeared before an Ikeja High Court in a suit challenging his installment as the ruler of Lagos. Akiolu's emergence is being challenged by…
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Omoni Oboli appears in court over ‘Okafor’s Law’ controversy
by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli was recently involved in a controversy over her new movie 'Okafor's Law'. A scriptwriter, Jude Idada had claimed he wrote the movie and…
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Court orders permanent forfeiture of N449m discovered by EFCC
by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of N449 million recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a bureau de change at…
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Only courts of law can lawfully impose fines, Court tells Nosdra
In what industry analysts referred to as a landmark decision in the oil and gas sector, the Honourable Justice Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Uyo Division, on Tuesday, May…
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Sokoto: Judges, magistrates go to court on motorcycles – Governor
by Omoleye Omoruyi Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has lamented the condition of the States’ Magistrates and Area Court Judge, who he claims use commercial motorcycles while going to court.…
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You want to make all the money, so I would be poor | Blackface replies 2face
by Azeez Adeniyi Singer, Augustine Obiabo Ahmedu also known as Blackface has said former band mate (Plantashun Boiz), 2face Idibia was trying to make him poor. He said this while…
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Apostle Suleman: Court fines DSS DG over unlawful arrest, detention
by Omoleye Omoruyi A Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS), to tender an unreserved apology to Tareri Avwomakpa whom it arrested in…
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Just In: Court grants ex-FCT minister, Bala Mohammed bail
by Azeez Adeniyi Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed has been granted bail by an FCT High Court on Friday. Justice Abubakar Talba granted Mohammed bail in…
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Witnesses against Dasuki should testify behind screen, FG urges court
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Thursday asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to allow its witnessess testify behind the screen in the trial of former National Security…
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Court stops ex-NNPC DG Yakubu’s bid to retrieve $9.8m
by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Kano has rejected an application filed by former Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, seeking the…
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Just In: Court remands ex-FCT minister Bala Mohammed in prison
by Azeez Adeniyi Former Minister of the FCT, Bala Mohammed was on Wednesday remanded in Kuje Prison by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Mohammed was arraigned by the Economic…
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15-year-old killer herdsman sentenced to death for murder
A 15-year-old Fulani herdsman, Haruna Usman was convicted to death by a Kogi State High Court on Tuesday. Usman was said to have been guilty of stabbing one Happy David…
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Ifeanyi Ubah sues DSS
The Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Ifeanyi Ubah, in a twist has sued the Department of State Services (DSS) over claims that he has been unlawfully detained…
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Appeal Court dismisses Amaechi’s appeal against Wike
An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has dismissed the appeal filed by the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the constitution of…
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Court rejects request to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s $15m account
by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday rejected a request to unfreeze accounts with 15.5 million dollars belonging to former first lady, Patience Jonathan. Presiding judge,…
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Court orders IGP to pay N4m for violation of rights
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has been ordered on Monday by an FCT High Court to pay N1m each to four men for violation of their fundamental right. The men…
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Wike sues police over alleged attempt to raid his houses
by Azeez Adeniyi The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has sued the police over an alleged move to search his house in Abuja. According to Wike, the police is…
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Court convicts INEC official for 2015 election bribery
by Azeez Adeniyi Justice Muhammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi on Wednesday convicted Yisa Olarenwaju Adedoyin, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for receiving…
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Just In: Court grants ex-Niger governor, Babangida Aliyu bail
by Dolapo Adelana The Minna High Court Wednesday has granted a former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, and his ex-chief of staff, Umar Nasko. The duo were remanded in prison by…
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My son’s wedding will worsen the economy, cause strange deaths, plane crashes – Obasanjo’s wife
by Dolapo Adelana Taiwo Obasanjo, one of the wives of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said there would be severe consequences across the nation if her son’s forthcoming wedding to…
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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