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“Arrest or extradition of Kashamu is illegal” – Federal High Court gives judgement
by Kolapo Olapoju Security agencies in Nigeria have been restrained from arresting and transporting the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu, to the United States to stand trial on…
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This group has gone to court to stop Buhari’s swearing-in on Friday
by James Sambo Even after winning the presidential election, a group believes Muhammadu Buhari, should not be inaugurated as President of Nigeria. The group, Advocacy for Societal Rights Advancement and…
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NDLEA rejects court order to vacate Kashamu’s house
by Damilola Jagun The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has refused to respect a Federal High Court order, that it should vacate the premises of Senator elect, Buruji Kashamu.…
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NDLEA ordered to ‘immediately’ leave Kashamu’s home
by Kolapo Olapoju The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have been ordered to immediately leave the premises of Ogun-East, Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu. The order was given by…
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Onigbese? Doyin Okupe owes N34m and his time is almost up
by Iyobosa Omoregie The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation is trying to recover an alleged debt of N34m from Doyin Okupe. The NDIC has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos…
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Kashamu drags 12 major security agencies to court over extradition plot
by Kolapo Olapoju The fear of Judge Norgle is the beginning of Kashamu's desperation. Buruji Kashamu is trying his damnedest to avoid being shipped to face his demon- 'Judge Norgle'…
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Court terminates eligibility suit against Buhari… after 2 plaintiffs withdraw
by Kolapo Olapoju The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has terminated further hearing on two separate suits challenging the eligibility of General Muhammadu Buhari, rtd, to participate in the…
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Remember the 14-year-old bride that killed her husband? High Court says she must be prosecuted
by Ranti Joseph The 14 year old child bride who murdered her husband may not get off easy, as a High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday rejected a motion to have…
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Fayose left hanging in the balance… as court refuses to stop impeachment proceedings
by Ranti Joseph A Federal High Court in Abuja again declined petitions by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State to stop the impeachment proceedings initiated against him and his deputy, Kolapo…
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A court has ruled against use of soldiers during elections… but will FG adhere?
by Damilola Jagun A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has barred the deployment of soldiers for elections in Nigeria. Justice Ibrahim Buba on Monday, March 23, held that "It…
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Dear Lagosians, you can now move around during environmental sanitation
by Kolapo Olapoju Lagosians can now move around during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. According to the Federal High Court in Lagos, it is unlawful to restrict the movement of…
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Court rejects application to stop use of card readers
by James Sambo On Monday, March 2, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja rejected an application for an order to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from making use…
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Jimi Agbaje and Bode George’s thugs brought guns to governorship primary – Obanikoro
by Kolapo Olapoju Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has told a court that PDP chieftain, Olabode George, and the governorship candidate of the party in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje,…
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Court orders the release of APC data officers
by Kolapo Olapoju A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the release of five officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who were detained by the Department…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Federal High court lifts ban on Abalaka’s HIV vaccine
by Panshak Ibrahim On Friday, 14 November, the Federal High Court, sitting in Makurdi gave a ruling lifting NAFDAC’s ban on the use of Dr. Jeremiah Abalaka’s patented vaccines…
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#BokoHaram sponsorship: Judge fumes as government prosecution stay away from Aliyu Ndume’s trial
by James Sambo At the ongoing trial of Senator Aliyu Ndume, who is facing charges of sponsoring the Boko Haram sect, the Federal Government's prosecuting team was absent from the…
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Court to @SpeakerTambuwal: You cannot have your security details just yet
by Godwin Akanfe The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has yesterday Friday November 7, 2014 adjourned hearing of the substantive suit and Preliminary Objection filed by the Federal Government to…
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FG to Tambuwal: “You are no longer a member of the House of Reps“
by Godwin Akanfe In a swift response to the suit filed by Aminu Tambuwal, the Federal Government has on Wednesday, November 5 2014 filed a Counter Affidavit and Written Address.…
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PDP Reps get green light to sack Tambuwal, as court stops early resumption
by James Sambo Peoples Democratic Party lawmakers in the House of Representatives have been given the green light to sack Honourable Aminu Tambuwal from his position as Speaker, because of his recent…
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Just In: Court declines Tambuwal’s application for injunction
Hon Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja today heard and declined a motion exparte filed and argued by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal’s…
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Nigeria is giving football world a headache – Issa Hayatou
by Ubong Nduonofit On the back of Thursday's court ruling, Nigeria football looks to be heading into a dark spell, as indications hint that world football governing body, FIFA…
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Tenants drag landlord to court for demanding 3 years rent
by Azubuike Azikiwe The landlord of the Broadway Shopping Plaza has been taken to court by tenants over allegations of demanding a three-year upfront payment of rent and a 100% rent increment. According to the…
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Six arraigned by EFCC for fishing in the wrong waters
by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 24 September, six men were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, for unauthorised/illegal fishing. The men, who were arrested by the Nigerian Navy…
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Poor people must be allowed to borrow from national cake || Federal High court orders FG
by Jewel Stephen Poor Nigerians have a reason to be merry, especially the entreprenuerial ones, going by the ruling of a Federal High court, which stated that the Federal government…
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One ‘foreign expert’ like that is telling us what we already know about politicians and Boko Haram (READ)
by Kolapo Olapoju Dr Stephen Davis, an Australian based international adviser has revealed that the operations of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are being sponsored by some Nigerian politicians. During…
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FIRS seals Ewekoro Power Plant over unpaid N114 million tax [DETAILS]
by Godwin Akanfe Officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Southwest, have sealed-off the Lagos office of Ewekoro Power Plant over unpaid tax totalling N114 million. The company was…
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#MovingOn: EFCC closes case against Femi Fani-Kayode
by Kolapo Olapoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly closed its case in the protracted trial of Femi Fani-Kayode, the former aviation minister who was charged with…
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Kano sues Finance Minister, PPPRA over fund deductions
by Akan Ido The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and two others have been sued by the Kano State Government for allegedly refusing to provide information on deductions from its…
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‘Sanusi can not be arrested’: Federal High Court rules
by 'Jola Sotubo The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, followed through with his promise to go to court over his removal. A Federal…
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Opinion: National Industrial Court and Judicial Absolutism in Nigeria
by Jiti Ogunye As can be seen from the items under its “exclusive judicial list“, the NIC has now gravitated from being a court of resolution of trade, labour or…
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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