A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, again adjourned a fresh N1billion suit filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government until March 18 this year for hearing, DAILY POST reports. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, on January 8, reported that Justice James … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof Cyril Ndifon, as per PUNCHONLINE Also, his lawyer Sunny Anyanwu, who was arraigned with him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, was granted bail.JAMB Portal The professor and … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki on Thursday nullified the candidacy of Silas Onu as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Ebonyi South senatorial bye-election scheduled for February 3, as per DAILYPOST.informationguidenigeria Justice Hyeladziya Ngajiwa, while ruling on the matter, affirmed that the PDP failed to conduct the required three-man ad-hoc and … Read more
In a recent court appearance at the Ikeja High Court, one Suleimon Lawal was arraigned on charges of armed robbery and unlawful association. Lawal allegedly used an iron chair as a weapon during a robbery in which he stole an iPhone from a woman.informationguidenigeria Lawal entered a not guilty plea to the two-count charge leveled … Read more
The Abuja Federal Capital Territory High Court ruled that the extended detention of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, without trial, was a severe breach of his fundamental rights. The court imposed a N100 million fine on the Federal Government and the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and prohibited them from re-arresting or … Read more
The European Court of Justice issued a landmark ruling on Thursday, favoring the formation of the Super League and delivering a significant setback to both FIFA and UEFA, the global and European football governing bodies, respectively.InformationGuideNigeria The court determined that FIFA and UEFA cannot misuse their dominant positions to impede the establishment of the Super … Read more
At the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, five men have been remanded in custody over charges of attempted murder of a 40-year-old farmer, Mr. Musefiu Raimi, in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.informationguidenigeria The accused individuals are Ademola Isiaka (58), Alabi Rasak (58), Ademola Aremu (22), Muritala Habideen (24), and Abisoye Taiwo (55).NYSC Portal The Chief Magistrate, … Read more
At the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, two individuals, Shamsun Mohammed and Ya’u Yinusa, both aged 25, have been remanded to a correctional facility in Ibadan on charges of conspiracy and murder. The court, however, did not disclose their addresses. During the proceedings, Mrs. S. Zubair, the presiding magistrate, declined to take the plea of … Read more
Benjamin Udeagwu and Benjamin Olamide, have been convicted and sentenced for internet-related fraud offenses. The sentencing was handed down by Justice Ibrahim Karaye at a Kano State High Court.NYSC Portal The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through a statement posted on its official social media handle, formerly known as Twitter, announced this conviction on … Read more
Kannywood actress Hadiza Aliyu, commonly referred to as Hadiza Gabon, has initiated a lawsuit against Bala Musa, a civil servant, accusing him of defamation of character. The case was presented before a Magistrates’ court on Daura road, Kaduna.InformationGuideNigeria Gabon’s counsel, Mr. Mubarak Sani, stated that due to Musa’s unfounded claims, the actress has faced severe … Read more