Saraki absent as trial begins at Code of Conduct Tribunal

The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has begun at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The Code of Conduct Bureau had charged him with alleged false declaration of his assets, while serving as governor of Kwara state, among other infractions. Many had believed that the trial would not hold, as a result of the court order... Read More

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September 18, 2015

Why Saraki’s trial is not a smart move – PDP chieftain

Reactions have started trailing in- in regards to the recent corruption allegation leveled against Senate President, Bukola Saraki. A former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe, says that if the trial of Saraki becomes a reality, it would affect the nation in more ways than one. Ogunlewe, in an interview on Thursday, said the activities of the National assembly would... Read More

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September 17, 2015

Saraki’s corruption trial to start on Friday

The Code of Conduct Bureau, is expected to arraign Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Friday, September 18, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, in Abuja. Saraki will be docked on a 13-count charge of gross corruption and false declaration of assets. The Code of Conduct Bureau had on Friday, September 11, slammed the charges against Saraki. The charges were... Read More

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September 7, 2015

Chadian ex-President, Habre faces war crimes trial

The war crimes trial of Chadian ex-President Hissene Habre, has resumed on Monday in Dakar, Senegal capital. The trial comes 45 days after he and his lawyers boycotted the court. This marks the first time an African ex-president faces justice in sub-Saharan Africa. Habre is accused of crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, and will subsequently... Read More

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July 9, 2015

Tanks, heavily armed officers guard Lamido and son’s arraignment

Tanks were reportedly rolled out while heavily armed police officers stood guard at the ongoing arraignment of former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido and his son, Aminu Sule Lamido. The pair are today, July 9, appearing before Justice Riman Fatu at a Federal High Court along New Court road in Kano. Vanguard reports that a long... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Oscar Pistorius: Prosecutors file appeal against case verdict

by Mark Bassey South African prosecutors have filed an appeal against the sentence and conviction of Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius. Last month, Judge Thokozile Masipa found Pistorius guilty of culpable homicide, and sentenced him to five years in prison for the murder of girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valetine’s day last year. Prosecutors had immediately after the verdict indicated... Read More

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October 14, 2014

Juju trial: Jury out in the case of couple accused of sex trafficiking

by Chidi Okoye In the ongoing trial of the couple accused of trafficking a Nigerian woman into the UK for sex trade., the jury has gone out for final deliberations. The jury is considering verdicts in the case against 24-year-old Lizzy Idahosa, and 41-year-old Jackson Omoruyi, at Cardiff Crown Court. Idahosa is facing a seven... Read More

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January 30, 2014

#BelieveItOrNot: Dog faces trial in Lagos after biting bank worker’s penis

by Tutu Akinlabi A dog has been arrested by the police – yes, arrested – in Lagos after it was alleged that it attacked a man and bit him on the penis. The incident occurred at Idowu Anisere Street, off Governor’s Road in the Ikotun environs of the state. The owner of the dog, 31-year-old... Read More

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December 25, 2013

Trial of Gambian chef ‘who served President Jonathan contaminated food’ begins

by ‘Jola Sotubo The trial has begun in the case of a Gambian chef which allegedly caused President Goodluck Jonathan to go through a bout of food poisoning after serving him contaminated food. President Jonathan stayed at Coco Ocean, a five star hotel, during a 2-day state visit last month and was said to have... Read More

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December 17, 2013

Father in court as daughter absconds crime charges

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Godwin Nnadi, a 56 year-old, has been brought before an Enugu magistrates’ court for failure to produce a wanted robbery suspect, his own daughter. He was arrested by the Enugu State Police Command and arraigned on Monday for bailing his daughter, Gloria Nnadi, accused of stealing N4 million belonging to a drilling company at... Read More

December 12, 2013

Dele Agekameh: Mandela, the litmus test of greatness

by Dele Agekameh Mandela said that he had learned that when you had the moral high ground, it was better to sit down, talk to people and persuade them of the correctness of your cause. “If you have an objective in life, then you want to concentrate on that and not engage in infighting with... Read More

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December 5, 2013

Boko Haram: Defence Headquarters put up 499 for trial including Medical Doctor

by Akintomiwa Agbaje 500 suspects including a medical doctor have been recommended for trial by the Defence Headquarters yesterday in respect of terrorist operations in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states. The DHQ described 614 cases inconclusive and recommended a review of the issues against the suspects. It also asked the authorities to release 167 others from... Read More

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November 21, 2013

Cynthia Osokogu murder: I was tortured to admit killing her – Suspect

The prime suspect in the murder of Cynthia Osokogu, Okwumo Nwbufo, on Wednesday told a Lagos High Court, Igbosere, that the police forced him to admit that he killed the Army General’s daughter. Nwabufo 34, who is standing trial with Olisaeloka Ezike(24), Orji Osita (33) and Ezike Nonso (25), said he was tortured to make... Read More

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November 15, 2013

Traditional ruler, 9 others arraigned for murder in Ondo

by ‘Jola Sotubo 10 people, including a monarch, were yesterday arraigned before an Ondo Magistrate Court on charges of murder. Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, the Olu of Igbokoda, an area within the state, along with 9 other suspects, was taken before the court for allegedly being responsible for the death of one Prince Omolebi Titiola. The... Read More

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November 10, 2013

Pastor faces trial for helping his gay son get married (PICTURED)

There is no denying that the Rev. Frank Shaefer loves his son. The pastor is in big trouble for that love, but he doesn’t seem to have any regrets. The pastor officiated his son’s gay marriage ”because I love him so much and didn’t want to deny him that joy.” But the pastor is in... Read More

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October 15, 2013

Touchy subjects: Man kills his wife for teasing him about his penis size and bed-wetting habit

Victim: Paula Clinton Merseyside Police A husband is accused of killing his wife after she taunted him about his small manhood and bed-wetting. John Clinton knifed Paula, 48, his partner of 24 years, four times before trying to cut his own throat, Liverpool crown court heard. The 52-year-old had drunk 10 pints in his local... Read More

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September 7, 2013

Justice delayed…: Kenyan lawyer sues Israel over Jesus’ death

A former Kenyan Judiciary spokesman has petitioned the International Court of Justice in The Hague to annul the trial and death sentence against Jesus Christ, nearly 2000 years ago. Dola Indidis is also suing Israel, Italy, King Herod, Pontius Pilate, various Jewish “wise men” and the Roman Emperor Tiberius for what he considers an illegal... Read More

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August 9, 2013

Faith healing: Couple on trial for choosing to pray over sick baby instead of seeking medical attention

A Philadelphia judge upheld murder charges Wednesday against a fundamentalist Christian couple in their 8-month-old son’s faith-healing death, saying things might be different if their toddler hadn’t died four years ago ‘under strikingly similar circumstances.’ Herbert and Catherine Schaible were still on probation after the 2009 death of their 2-year-old son Kent, for which they... Read More

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July 23, 2013

Opinion: George Zimmerman, not guilty – Blood on the leaves

by Jelani Cobb Yet the problem is not that this case marks a low point in this country’s racial history—it’s that, after two centuries of common history, we’re still obligated to chart high points and low ones. The not-guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman trial came down moments after I left a screening of “Fruitvale... Read More

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February 28, 2013

One year after killing Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman says he’s too fat for trial (PICTURED)

A lot has happened during the George Zimmerman pre-trial court proceedings, including the customary court filings and trial motions which are routine with all trials. Another thing you may’ve noted, if you’ve been paying attention to pre-trial coverage, is that George Zimmerman, the man who killed unarmed teen Trayvon Martin, has gained over 100 lbs.... Read More

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February 10, 2013

Cynthia Osokogu Facebook murder trial begins

by Godwin Akanfe The trial of the men accused of raping, and murdering Nasarawa University student, Cynthia Osokogu has started. Yesterday, Ifeyinwa Njebu, a former receptionist at the hotel were Cynthia was killed took the witness stand. Njebu identified two of the suspects from CCTV footage. After Njebu’s testimony, the trial was adjourned to February... Read More

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October 2, 2012

“He was a key figure in the Niger Delta struggle” – Minister of Niger Delta testifies against Okah in South African court

by Reuben Daba YNaija reported yesterday that the trial of ex-militant leader Henry Okah for the 2010 Independence Day bombings in Abuja opened on October 1 in Johannesburg, South Africa. There to testify against Okah on Day 1 of the trial was Nigeria’s minister of Niger Delta, Godsday Orubebe. As expected, Okah denied all 13... Read More

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August 19, 2012

Alleged man-eater, Clifford Orji, dies in prison after 13 years without trial

Isi Esene It has been confirmed that the alleged cannibal, Clifford Orji, is dead. Orji has been detained in Kirikiri prisons for the past thirteen years without going on trial for his alleged crime. The acting Public Relations officer, Lagos State Prison Command, Mr. Biyi Jeje, confirmed Orji’s death saying , “As at Thursday Orji... Read More

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July 26, 2012

Fuel subsidy trial again stalled

by Isi Esene The trial of 20 individuals and companies who are suspected to have fraudulently received fuel subsidy funds amounting to about $6.8bn has again stalled today due to the absence of the Welter Waggabatsoma of Ontario Oil. Ontario Oil is the first defendant in the suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes... Read More

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July 11, 2012

Picture Perfect: Kris Humphries gets ready for messy Kim Kardashian divorce

by Isi Esene Yes, we’re through with Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and it’s back to the familiar: Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Kris Humphries is prepared to do anything to build a divorce case against his now estranged wife, Kim. He has accused her of getting into the marriage for fame and money, not... Read More

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June 22, 2012

God is trying me, says Hon. Lawan

by Stanley Azuakola It’s all about the perspective, people. While many assumed that the trials of Hon. Farouk Lawan over the $620, 000 bribe he confessed to taking is a judgement from God, the man himself begs to differ. To him, God isn’t judging him; instead, God is trying him. He said that much, when... Read More

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Saraki absent as trial begins at Code of Conduct Tribunal

Why Saraki’s trial is not a smart move – PDP chieftain

Saraki’s corruption trial to start on Friday

Chadian ex-President, Habre faces war crimes trial

Tanks, heavily armed officers guard Lamido and son’s arraignment

Oscar Pistorius: Prosecutors file appeal against case verdict

Juju trial: Jury out in the case of couple accused of sex trafficiking

#BelieveItOrNot: Dog faces trial in Lagos after biting bank worker’s penis

Trial of Gambian chef ‘who served President Jonathan contaminated food’ begins

Father in court as daughter absconds crime charges

Dele Agekameh: Mandela, the litmus test of greatness

Boko Haram: Defence Headquarters put up 499 for trial including Medical Doctor

Cynthia Osokogu murder: I was tortured to admit killing her – Suspect

Traditional ruler, 9 others arraigned for murder in Ondo

Pastor faces trial for helping his gay son get married (PICTURED)

Touchy subjects: Man kills his wife for teasing him about his penis size and bed-wetting habit

Justice delayed…: Kenyan lawyer sues Israel over Jesus’ death

Faith healing: Couple on trial for choosing to pray over sick baby instead of seeking medical attention

Opinion: George Zimmerman, not guilty – Blood on the leaves

One year after killing Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman says he’s too fat for trial (PICTURED)

Cynthia Osokogu Facebook murder trial begins

Terrorism: Senator Ndume plans appeal, begs court to suspend trial

“He was a key figure in the Niger Delta struggle” – Minister of Niger Delta testifies against Okah in South African court

Alleged man-eater, Clifford Orji, dies in prison after 13 years without trial

Fuel subsidy trial again stalled

Picture Perfect: Kris Humphries gets ready for messy Kim Kardashian divorce

God is trying me, says Hon. Lawan

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