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ASP Vandi pleads not guilty to alleged murder of Bolanle Raheem
ASP Drambi Vandi, the police officer accused of murdering Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer from Lagos, on Christmas Day of last year, has pleaded not guilty. On Monday, Vandi appeared…
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I’ll handle security while Tinubu will handle economy if elected – Shettima; Locally-made COVID-19 vaccine for trial November | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I’ll handle security while Tinubu will handle economy if elected – ShettimaObasanjo, Wike, Peter Obi, others meet in LondonNigerian stocks record biggest daily gain since start of yearNigerian military eliminates…
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Court grants Metuh last opportunity to subpoena Jonathan
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, one more chance to subpoena former President Goodluck Jonathan. Background: The EFCC…
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Nnamdi Kanu absent from court, trial adjourned till December 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, until December 5. The case was adjourned…
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Court dismisses Dasuki’s application against illegal arms trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a motion by former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, seeking to suspend his trial on charges of illegal possession of firearms.…
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I don’t have N1bn to pay Jonathan | Metuh tells court
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh on Wednesday told the court that he does not have N1 billion naira to pay former President Goodluck Jonathan.…
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Lai Mohammed’s N500m suit against Metuh proceeds to trial
An High Court in Lagos has ruled that the N500 million libel suit filed by Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture against Olisa Metuh, a former Peoples Democratic…
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Adjourn my trial indefinitely | Dasuki tells court
Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) on Tuesday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend the charges of illegal possession of firearms and money laundering against him. Background:…
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Govt will bring Nnamdi Kanu to court for his trial – Lawyer
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said the government will produce his client in court tomorrow. Background: Nnamdi Kanu had disappeared…
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Judge withdraws from trial of Boko Haram suspects
A Federal High Court Judge, John Tsoho, on Wednesday withdrew himself for the trial of eight Boko Haram terror suspects charged to his court. The judge made the decision following…
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Twitter’s 280 character limit; 2541 Boko Haram terrorists to be prosecuted | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
2,541 - The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami said a special prosecution arrangement has been put in place and trial will commence for this number of suspected…
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Appeal Court dismisses ex-governor Shema’s application to stop trial
An Appeal Court in Kaduna has dismissed an application filed by the former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, asking the court to stop his ongoing trial by the…
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Why not try Diezani in the UK?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The British judiciary will probably do a better job of convicting Diezani Alison-Madueke than in Nigeria, as many comments on social media on the Bring…
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Our members are in jail without trial | MASSOB laments
Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on Wednesday staged a protest in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state over the continuous detention of 12…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s trial adjourned to October 17
The trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu which was supposed to resume on Tuesday has been adjourned, Premium Times reports. The news source stated that…
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Just In: Court rejects application to return Lamido’s trial to Justice Ademola
Justice Babatunde Quadri of the Federal High Court Abuja on Friday refused an application by former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido that his trial be returned to the former…
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Absence of judge stalls Sambo Dasuki’s trial
The trial of former National Security Adviser, Retired Col. Sambo Dasuki was stalled on Thursday at the FCT High Court due to the absence of Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf. Dasuki is on trial for…
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Is the Buhari administration desperate to destroy Saraki?
by Mark Amaza A little over a week ago, the trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on a 16-count charge including false declaration…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “FG’s appeal is an exercise in futility” | Five things we learned from Saraki’s rant today
Following Senate President Bukola Saraki's acquittal at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, the Federal Government's early reaction was one of relentlessness. "Our head is bruised but it is unbowed" were…
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Entertainment Roundup: “Catch up or stay local”, Wizkid advises Davido? ; Beyonce and Jay Z’s twins arrived over the weekend | More stories
Here are the biggest stories from the weekend and others that unraveled on Sunday night - and are still buzzing on Entertainment Roundup this Monday. Beyonce and Jay Z's twins…
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A timeline of Bukola Saraki’s journey to freedom from his Code of Conduct Trials
The Code of Conduct Tribunal recently dropped all charges in the false declaration of assets case against Senate President Bukola Saraki. Although the case was filed in 2015, the trial…
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Saraki trial: When are we going to disrupt the judicial process?
by Alexander O. Onukwue It is a language Nigerians are becoming very familiar with, the inability of prosecutors to “make a case” for their litigations sufficient to warrant a conviction.…
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CCT trial: Saraki’s victory, a victory of Nigerians over tyranny – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said the victory of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal was a victory of Nigerians over tyranny. In a statement…
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Bill Cosby Trial: How do you define “without her knowledge”?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The verdict to be passed from the jury to the judge on the criminal case involving US comedian, Bill Cosby, could depend on the interpretation of…
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Bill Cosby Trial: The Who, What and What Next
by Alexander O. Onukwue The verdict was to be called on Tuesday, but the fate of famed US comedian, Bill Cosby, will have to wait till at least Wednesday, June…
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Jury in Cosby’s sexual assault trial resume deliberations
The US jury on the sexual assault allegations against comedy icon, Bill Cosby resumed deliberations on Tuesday. Cosby has been accused of assaulting a women in his Philadelphia home 13…
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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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Police dock Sule Lamido for allegedly inciting violence
by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido was on Tuesday morning docked for allegedly inciting violence, PremiumTimes reports. Lamido was docked on a four-count charge at a…
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How Customs paid Justice Ajumogobia’s company N12m – Witness
by Dolapo Adelana Mr. Omale Ujah, a witness at the trial of a Federal High Court judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia on Friday narrated how he was instructed sometime in 2014 to pay…
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Stolen crude: FG begins trial against major oil company
by Dolapo Adelana The Federal Government of Nigeria Wednesday at the Federal High Court, Lagos commenced trial against one of the International Oil Companies (IOCs), Brassoil Nigeria in suit No:…
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YMonitor
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- 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