JUSTICE Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has found the five suspects involved in the Offa robbery incidents guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. According to the judge, the offences were punishable by…
SOME Lagos lawyers have urged the newly confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to “match words with action” during her administration of the judiciary. The lawyers said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, fixed Oct. 25 for Ali Bello and his co-defendants to cross examine the EFCC’s 3rd prosecution witness (PW-3), Jamilu Abdullahi. Justice Obiora Egwuatu adjourned the matter after he overruled an oral…
AN Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday, ordered the remand of one Olamide Adekunle, 21, charged with burgling a house at 5:30 a.m. Adekunle, whose address was not provided was charged with burglary, stealing and malicious damage. The Magistrate, Mr…
THE Senate on Thursday at plenary passed a bill seeking to establish the South West Development Commission. The passage of the bill followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Special Duties presented by the Chairman, Sen. Kaka…
Eben Enasco Reporting. Nigeria’s electoral system is plagued by a recurring issue, including political parties collapsing their structures to join stronger parties, often for financial gain. This phenomenon undermines the democratic process and betrays the trust of party members. Globally,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is ready to engage former Kogi governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in court over the fraud allegation of N8.2 billion against him. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Wednesday…
THE Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, revealed this in a statement late Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria…
The Nigerian government has announced a plan to tax more Nigerians and Businesses despite economic hardship. This plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation Bills approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee…
The Senate officially confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Kekere-Ekun had been serving in an acting capacity since August, following the retirement of her predecessor, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Accompanied by fellow Justices…
