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Court grants ex-NNPC GMD, Yakubu N300m bail

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a N300m bail to a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu. The EFCC had arrested and detained Yakubu after $9.8m and £74,000 was discovered in his house in Kaduna. He was arraigned on a 6-count charge filed by the Economic... Read More

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Court sentence ritualist to death for killing two brothers

Ibrahim Mohammed, a ritualist has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing two brothers in Koto-Nkarfe, Kogi State. He was accused of killing two brothers, Muhammed Kudu Abubakar and Umar Tanko. Mohammed was said to have administered poison on them before hitting them on the head with a pestle and then buried their corpses... Read More

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Court rejects Moro’s application to travel abroad for medical treatment

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, rejected an application by a former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro to travel abroad for medical treatment. In an application filed by his lawyer, Paul Erokoro, Moro urged the court to allow him travel abroad for a medical appointment. But Justice Nnamdi Dimgba said it was too... Read More

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EFCC secure forfeiture order for recovered N49m cash

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured n interim forfeiture order for the sum of Forty Nine Million Naira (N49,000,000) be forfeited to the Federal Government. The court said the order will be pending the hearing and determination of Motion on Notice filed by the EFCC. The order was made after no one... Read More

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Boko Haram factional leader, Al-Barnawi remanded in custody

by Azeez Adeniyi Leader of Boko Haram splinter group Ansaru Khalid al-Barnawi on Tuesday appeared in court in Abuja, Guardian reports. Al-Barnawi has been charged with the abduction and murder of 10 foreigners. The terrorist leader who is one of three Nigerians listed by the US government as a “specially designated global terrorist”, appeared alongside... Read More

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Audu Maikori to appear in court on Monday

by Azeez Adeniyi Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori who is currently being detained will be charged to court on Monday, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, Maikori is being held at the Gabasawa Police Station, Kaduna State. It was gathered that he has also been barred from seeing his family and friends. It was also... Read More

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$9.8m: Hearing of Andrew Yakubu’s suit against EFCC stalled

by Azeez Adeniyi The fundamental human rights suit against the EFCC by former Group Managing Director, NNPC was on Thursday stalled due to the judge’s ill health. Federal High Court, Abuja, trial judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed on Thursdaycomplained about his swollen leg after listening to submissions made by Yakubu’s counsel, Mr Ahmed Raji (SAN). He subsequently... Read More

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Court to deliver judgement on Apo 6 killings on Thursday

Justice Ishaq Bello of the FCT High Court, Abuja, is scheduled to deliver judgement on the Apo Six Killings on Thursday. The court was supposed to deliver the judgement on February 13, but the presiding judge extended the judgment to a latter date. Officers of the Nigerian Police had allegedly killed five young auto-spare parts dealers and... Read More

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Apostle Suleiman’s alleged girlfriend, Stephaine Otobo in court (PHOTOS)

by Azeez Adeniyi Pictures of alleged girlfriend of Apostle Johnson Suleiman, Stephaine Otobo who is reportedly being held in police custody has surfaced online. Otobo had demanded N500 million from Apostle Suleiman for alleged breach of promise to marry through her lawyer, Festus Keyamo. She had accused the pastor of impregnating and abandoning her. Her lawyer,... Read More

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Court adjourns Patience Jonathan’s suit against EFCC again

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has again adjourned a suit filed by former first lady, Patience against Jonathan against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mrs Patience is asking the court to order the unfreezing of her bank accounts containing $15 million. The counsels on Monday requested more time to study an affidavit... Read More

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BREAKING: Court jails ex-Adamawa governor, Ngilari for 5 years without option of fine

by Dolapo Adelana A former governor of Admawa, James Bala Ngilari has been sentenced to five years imprisonment without option of fine, The Nation reports. Justice Nathan Musa of the Adamawa High Court on Monday convicted Ngilari for alleged violation of procurement laws. Speaking on the judgment, the judge said the minimum sentence allowed by law was... Read More

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Court frees 35 pro-Biafra agitators

by Dolapo Adelana A Port Harcourt Magistrate Court has discharged 35 pro-Biafra agitators charged with conspiracy to commit treasonable felony, for want of diligent prosecution, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The accused were arrested on January 20 during A march to commemorate the inauguration of United States of America President, Donald Trump. Delivering... Read More

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Court dissolves Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike’s marriage

by Dolapo Adelana A Lagos Island Customary Court, on Thursday dissolved the 17 year-old marriage between Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike and his wife, Suzanne Emma. Chief Awo Awosola, presided over the three-man panel presided in a judgment following a petition filed by Suzanne. Other members of the panel of judges were: Mrs. Opeyemi Olanrewaju and... Read More

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“This is a country of savages and animals” | Nnamdi Kanu blasts Nigeria (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu says Nigeria is a country that does not “obey the law”. Kanu stated this on Wednesday after Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja threw out six charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Kanu, who was dressed in... Read More

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BREAKING: Court strikes out 6 charges against Nnamdi Kanu

by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed six charges brought against leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi KANU by the Federal Government. The charges bordered on “ownership of unlawful society, illegal importation of radio transmitters and researching on how to make improvised explosive devices”. The charges had earlier... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Dasukigate: Court orders forfeiture of Obanikoro’s wife mansion

by Azeez Adeniyi Alhaja Moroophat Obanikoro, the wife of a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has been ordered by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja to forfeit her asset pending the conclusion of investigations into her husband. The court also rejected an application seeking N100m against the... Read More

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February 27, 2017

Just In: Court sacks Akwa Ibom Senator

The Federal High Court in Uyo has sacked a senator, Bassey Albert Akpan representing Akwa Ibom North East in the National Assembly. The court said the primary that produced Albert as a candidate, as well as the election was void. Akpan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was also asked to refund all salaries... Read More

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February 22, 2017

$16m debt: Court freezes 21 bank accounts linked to Stella Oduah

by Dolapo Adelana Stella Oduah and Sea Petroleum and Gas Company Limited have been restrained from making any withdrawal from its account and those of three other companies domiciled with 21 banks by a Federal High Court. The other companies include: Sea Shipping Agency Ltd, Rotary Engineering Services Ltd, and Tour Afrique Company Ltd. Oduah... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Court strikes out suit challenging Magu’s re-nomination as EFCC chairman

A Federal High Court on Monday in Lagos struck out a suit challenging the position of Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of the EFFC. A rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, had filed the suit, seeking an order to restrain Magu from holding the office in acting capacity. Adegboruwa is also asking the senate not to entertain... Read More

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February 17, 2017

Teenager gets 6-month sentence for stealing noodles

by Dolapo Adelana An Osogbo Magistrate Court has sentenced 19-year-old, Ogunlusi Abass to 6-month imprisonment for stealing seven packs of noodles, a tin of milk and dried fish worth N500. According to the police prosecutor, Inspector Fagboyinbo Abiodun Abass stole the items belonging to one Rasheed Shakirat on the 28th of January, 2017 at Onibueja... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Court adjourns judgment on Apo six killings

Justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Ishaq Bello has adjourned judgement on the case of some policemen who killed six traders in Apo Abuja in 2005. The judge who had earlier scheduled the judgement for Monday, later informed the prosecution and defence lawyers of the adjournment. Six policemen – Danjuma Ibrahim, Othman Abdulsalami, Nicholas Zakaria,... Read More

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February 13, 2017

Just In: Court adjourns Patience Jonathan’s $15m suit

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday adjourned to March 6 the suit filed by former first lady, Patience Jonathan, seeking to un-freeze her bank accounts. Mrs. Jonathan had filed the suit suing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after the agency froze the bank accounts containing a total of $15 million.... Read More

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February 11, 2017

Court sentences soldier to death by hanging for rape, homicide

A soldier, Lance Corporal Oge Etudo has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Abuja High Court for rape and culpable homicide. Etudo had abducted, stabbed and raped a married woman identified as Binta Usman Kadede to death inside the bush on March, 27, 2014. The randy soldier was previously attached to a battalion... Read More

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February 9, 2017

Arik airline vows to challenge takeover by govt

The Management of Arik airlines on Thursday vowed to challenge the taking over of the airline by the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) in court. Senior Vice President, Arik Air, Capt. Ado Sanusi said this at a joint news briefing with the newly appointed receiver Manager, Mr Oluseye Opasanya (SAN) and the airline’s technical... Read More

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February 9, 2017

Zimbabwean court clears Robert Mugabe to continue ruling at 93

A Zimbabwean constitutional court has ruled that President Robert Mugabe is fit to rule the country at 93. An activist with the Takamuka social movement, Promise Mkwananzi, went to court to seek to prove that Mugabe – who turns 93 this February, was unfit to hold office given his advanced age. The court however dismissed... Read More

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February 8, 2017

Bags of money , guns recovered from Justice Ademola tendered in court

The Federal Government on Wednesday tendered bags of cash, guns and other items allegedly recovered by operatives of the State Security Service from the house of Justice Adeniyi Ademola to the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Ademola alongside his wife, Olabowale and a a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joe Agi, have been arraigned on... Read More

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February 8, 2017

Seun Egbegbe to appear before court for fraud on Friday

Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe who was arrested while allegedly trying to defraud two Bereau De Change operators of N10 million will appear before a court on Friday, LIB reports. Egbegbe was expected to appear before the Ikeja Magistrate court for stealing 9 iPhones last year November. He however did not show up, LIB reports. The... Read More

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February 6, 2017

Seun Egbegbe still in custody – Police

Movie Producer, Seun Egbegbe is still in the custody of the police at Area H command, Ogudu in Lagos state, LIB reports. Egbegbe was arrested last week while trying to dupe Bureau operators of over N10 million. Lagos state Police command’s spokesperson, Dolapo Badmus said the police is still investigating the incident. “He’s still in custody.... Read More

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February 2, 2017

Ex-NIMASA boss Akpobolokemi threatens to slap female journalist in court (VIDEO)

Former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi recently threatened to slap a female journalist in the premises of the federal high court, Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had accused him of defrauding the federal government to the tune of N795.2million. In a video which has now... Read More

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February 1, 2017

Soldier gets 7-year jail term for killing civilian in Borno

Hassan Adamu, a lance corporal has been sentenced to 7 years Imprisonment by a general court martial (GCM), after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Adamu was said to have shot one Umar Alka to death, following a disagreement at the Monday market in Maiduguri on December 23, 2015. Witnesses told the court that the... Read More

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