FG, states to set up special courts for hate speech, others

The Federal and State governments have agreed on special courts for promoters of hate speeches as well as terrorists and kidnappers. Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande in a statement on Sunday said the decision was reached at a one-day National Security Retreat organised by the National Economic... Read More

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FG, Hate Speech, Kidnapping, Special courts, states

October 25, 2016

FG to establish special courts for financial, terrorism crimes

The Federal Government is planning to establish a special court for financial and terrorism crimes, Vanguard reports. This was disclosed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Barrister Obono Obla. Obla said an executive bill wil be sent to the legislature for the establishment of the special courts. He said: “We have also drafted... Read More

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Federal Government, financial crimes, Special courts, terrorism

August 22, 2015

No escape! Buhari plans to set up special courts for looters

The Federal Government is apparently serious over the prosecution of corrupt people in the country. It is believed that the FG has begun moves to establish special courts to try corruption-related cases as part of the efforts to fight graft in the country. Investigations on Friday revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari was opting for a comprehensive... Read More

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