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FG appeals court order to release Zakzaky
The Federal Government has appealed the ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja, ordering it to release leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites, Sheik Ibrahim…
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Police arrest 9 Shiites for unlawful assembly
The Police on Wednesday said it has arrested nine members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites who were protesting in Abuja. The protester had stormed the…
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$2.1bn arms deal: Court reaffirms Dasuki’s bail
An Abuja High Court has again reaffirmed the bail granted former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki and five others in the $2.1bn arms deal trial, PR Nigeria reports. Reaffirming the…
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Court to hear suit against Magu as EFCC chairman February 13
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed the hearing of a suit filed against chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, challenging his continued stay…
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“My husband’s manhood is lifeless,” wife tells court
A woman has approached the Oja Oba/Mapo Grade C Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State for the dissolution of her marriage. Speaking during the hearing, Zainab Sanni said she could no…
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JUST IN: Court orders temporary forfeiture of $153m Diezani funds
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered that the sum of $153,310,000 allegedly stolen by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dieziani Alison Madueke from the Nigerian National Petroleum…
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Group drags Buhari to court over Lawal, Magu corruption allegations
The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing him of waging “a lopsided” anti-corruption war. The group is urging the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel…
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Court remands two APC chieftains in prison for attempted murder
A Magistrate court in Benin has remanded two chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osakpamwan Eriyo and Sunday Osagbona in prison for alleged attempted murder. Chief Magistrate Mrs M.…
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Ugandan Court orders Interpol to arrest Wizkid, and his manager
A Magistrate Court in Uganda has issued a court order directing operatives of the Ugandan police and the International Police (Interpol) to arrest Nigerian artiste, Wizkid and his manager Sunday Are.…
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Dr Olukoya insists MFM is the rightful owner of disputed land
The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Daniel Olukoya, says the church is the legitimate owner of the land on which its headquarters is situated…
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EFCC arraigns legislator over N90m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 arraigned one Isa Usman Ambaka before Justice Olasumbo Olajumoke Goodluck of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting…
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Patience Jonathan sues SERAP, urges court to dissolve group
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has sued the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for campaigning against her even when she has not been found guilty. SERAP had asked the…
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Entertainment Roundup: Lil Wayne gets minor victory in case against Birdman | Nollywood actor ‘arrested’ from his home and more
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu, kidnapped…
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Enugu police arraign herdsman caught with AK-47 in court
The Enugu state police comm and has arraigned a Fulani herdsman, Ibrahim Adamu, before an Enugu Magistrate Court for being in possession of AK 47 rifle and ammunitions, The Nation reports.…
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Buhari dog owner gives reason for choice of name
Iroko Joachim, the man who named his dog 'Buhari' has given reasons behind his action. Iroko who appeared before a Magistrate's court in Sango Ota, Ogun state on Monday said…
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Ibori to remain convicted despite bribe evidence
Former Delta State Governor, James Ibori still remains convicted of money laundering even as it has been established that a British police officer took bribes during the investigation of his…
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Driver arraigned in court for beating wife over feeding allowance
A 52-year-old driver on Wednesday was arraigned before a Lagos court for allegedly beating his wife over feeding allowance. The man a resident of 28, Olarekun St., Abule Egba, a…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Ikpeazu goes back to court | NCC caution telecoms over spam messages
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist PDP: ‘Change’ is really with APC and their barrage of falsehood – YNaija Economic recession will be short-lived says Gov. Fayose - YNaija …
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IBB’s son in messy marriage scandal | Ex-wife’s family allege assasination attempt
Mohammed Babangida, son of former military leader, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) is currently embroiled in a messy marriage scandal, involving his ex-wife, Rahma Indimi. Mohammed had dragged Rahma to a…
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4 UNILAG students remanded in prison for cultism
Four students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, have been remanded in prison for cultism by a Lagos court, The Nation reports. The four undergraduates were arraigned by the police,…
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Orubebe granted N50m bail over alleged diversion of N2.3b
An Abuja Federal High Court sitting in Maitama on Wednesday granted a N50million bail to a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe and two others arraigned before it. Godsday Orubebe, Oludare…
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Nigerian doctor arrested for possessing ‘extreme porn’ on his phone
A 55-year-old Nigerian doctor Cyprian Okoro has been found guilty of being in possession of extreme pornography, including a video of a man having sex with a snake. Okoro, a…
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Gimba Kakanda: Dear FCT Minister, this centre no longer holds
by Gimba Kakanda I was dissuaded from writing to you, from alerting you to things you are likely too busy to see. The main reason given for this was that…
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Opinion: The oppresive and illegal treatment of the ‘Buhari’ dog owner
by Inibehe Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command has rearrested a 41-year-old trader who named his pet dog "Buhari", Mr. Joe Chinakwe and will arraign him before the Sango…
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Jiti Ogunye: PDP leadership tussle – How the conflicting court orders could have been averted
The apparent conflict in the orders of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, presided over by Hon. Justice Okon Abang, and that of the Port Harcourt Division of the same…
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Court stops Yuguda from seeking medical treatment abroad
An application by a former minister, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda seeking leave to travel abroad for medical reasons has been dismissed by an Abuja High Court. Ambassador Yuguda, who was a…
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Court approves EFCC seizure of Fayose’s assets
An Abuja Federal High Court, on Tuesday, ruled on the case between the Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to the presiding…
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PDP convention will hold despite court order – Wike
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has insisted that the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party will hold as planned in Port Harcourt despite the recent ruling of a…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. #SaveMayowa: Police begins investigation The Lagos state police has announced that it will begin investigations into the alleged scam. 2. ’17…
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‘The court ruling is absurd…. Our convention will go on’ – PDP
The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that its proposed national convention will go on as planned despite a court order stopping it. According to…
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