Category: JUDICIARY
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Housewife seeks exit from loveless marriage
Housewife seeks exit from loveless marriage By Uche Bibilari A housewife, Hassana Adamu, has urged an Upper Area Court, Gwagwalada, Abuja, to dissolve her 10-year-old marriage to her husband, Danjuma Ali, citing lack of love and interest. Hassana, who resides in Kwali Area Council, Abuja, told the court that her marriage with Ali was…
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Court dismisses police officer’s “no-case” submission in murder of Lagos lawyer
Court dismisses police officer’s “no-case” submission in murder of Lagos lawyer
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Sylvester Oromoni had no underlying illness – doctor
Sylvester Oromoni had no underlying illness – doctor Master Sylvester Oromoni By Ngozi Njoku The doctor, who delivered Master Sylvester Oromoni of Dowen College, Lagos, at birth, has testified that the student did not have any underlying illness. The doctor, Henry Aghogho, said on Monday that Oromoni was born on Dec. 4, 2009, without any…
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Buhari’s renowned anti-corruption posture brought about Judicial reforms – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s renowned anti-corruption posture and policies, unsurprisingly, brought to the front burner issues of judicial reforms and independence. Malami made the disclosure in Abuja, during the 17th Edition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration’s Scorecard Series on Thursday. He said that…
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Nigeria’s DSS Boss And His Well-Deserved Medal Of Honor
By Kenneth Atavti While a section of Nigerians queried President Muhammadu Buhari’s 437-or-so-man list of recipients for National Honours, almost no one muttered against the consideration of Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi (CFR), the Director-General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS). With over 40 years experience in security and intelligence gathering matters up…
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Court remands man for allegedly killing 22-year-old woman in Enugu
The Enugu East Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded one Samuel Ani for allegedly killing one Roseline Onuigbo, 22. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Ngozi Edeani, remanded the accused person, who is facing two-count charge of murder and use of weapon, at the Enugu Correctional Centre pending an advice from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). Edeani…
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2023: Ayom, The Man For The Job
By Kenneth Atavti As 2023 draws nigh, candidates who intend to replace President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa, are already making their declarations. But of course, among the many, there are standouts. From Benue State, North Central Nigeria, Moses Chiahemba Ayom is up for the job. The 53-year-old member of the ruling…
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Between GML, Zenith Bank, FIDC, Others And The Law
By Kenneth Atavti The Management of Granite and Marble Ltd, (GML) has dragged Zenith Bank Plc, Zenith Bank UK, First Investment Development Company (FIDC) and Prudential Mortgage Bank (PMB) before a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged forgery, illegal conversion of equity, illegal operations of bank account, economic sabotage and threat to life. In…
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Man docked for stealing N350,000 from Solcorp Farms
A 26-year-old man, John Emmanuel, was on Friday docked in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State for allegedly stealing N350,000 from Solcorp Farms. The police charged Emmanuel, whose address was not provided, with theft. He pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Adegeshin Famuyiwa, told the court that the defendant committed the alleged offence at…