by Stanley Azuakola GEJ And First Lady Not Having A Divorce Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, has denied reports that President Jonathan and his wife are about to get a divorce. On his new website, Abati blasted Nigeria’s ‘collective children of envy’ for being jealous of the patient bond between the president and the first lady,... Read More

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Opinion: The baseless rationalisations for rape

by Sagay Agbalaya Any such argument about “provoked rape” is like an armed robber saying he attacks rich people because they “flaunt” their wealth by driving big cars. It is like the victim of robbery being blamed for driving his big car at night. Foluke Daramola, the popular Yoruba actress, was 18 when her parent’s... Read More

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February 1, 2013

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Opinion: Yakubu Yusuf verdict – Justice Abubakar Talba is not guilty of anything

by Nana Nwachukwu Even if the judge was present at the transaction that resulted in the crime, he/she cannot attempt to give evidence or add material except that which has been provided by the parties. A judge can only convict on the strength of the case and nothing more. I have read with interest the... Read More

Abubakar Talba, Pension, Yakubu Yusuf

January 31, 2013

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Analysis: Why the plea bargain system makes it lucrative to steal big

by Awenlimobor Sylvester How is the judgement and punishment expected to impact on the lives of thousands of police pensioners who have been adversely affected by Yakubu’s crime? Wednesday January 23rd 2013, an Abeokuta Magistrate court sentenced Mustapha Adesina to two years imprisonment for stealing N5,000 worth of vegetables. One week later an Abuja High... Read More

Abuja High Court, EFCC, Lucky Igbinedion, Mustapha Adesina, police pension, Rotimi Jacobs, Yakubu Yusuf

January 28, 2013

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BREAKING: Former pension boss sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing N23.3bn

by Hauwa Gambo A High Court in Abuja has just sentenced former head of the Police Pension Board, Yakubu Yusuf to two years in prison. Mr. Yakubu pleaded guilty to stealing N23.3 billion and has been ordered by the court to forfeit property worth N325 million. However, his conviction comes with an option of a... Read More

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GEJ and First Lady are not having a divorce… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt

Opinion: The baseless rationalisations for rape

Opinion: Yakubu Yusuf verdict – Justice Abubakar Talba is not guilty of anything

Analysis: Why the plea bargain system makes it lucrative to steal big

BREAKING: Former pension boss sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing N23.3bn

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