Category: JUDICIARY
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Driver,47, docked over alleged damage to shop
The Police in Lagos on Thursday arraigned a 47-year-old driver, Emmanuel Shaibu, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly damaging a shop. The defendant, whose address was not given, is being tried for reckless driving, damage and driving without a valid driving licence. The Prosecutor, Insp Kenrich Nomayo , told the court that the…
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Bureau de change operator docked for alleged fraud
A 51-year-old bureau de change operator, Thomas Nika, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for alleged N240,000 fraud. The police charged Nika, whose address was not provided, with fraud and theft but pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Kenrich Nomayo, told the court that the defendant committed…
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Police arrest suspect for allegedly luring cousin to kidnap gang
The Police on Tuesday said they have arrested a suspect for allegedly luring and handing over his cousin to a criminal gang for kidnap. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja. He said the suspect lured and handed over his cousin to the kidnappers because…
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3 men docked for allegedly stealing earbuds, 15 iPhones
Three men were on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 10 airbuds, 10 Bluetooth speakers and 15 iPhone 12 promax. The police charged Oluwafemi Adeniji 22; Olatunji Adeoshun, 27, and Peter Oladipupo, 24, with conspiracy, theft and falsification. They pleaded not guilty . The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Victor Eruada, told…
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Security guard docked for allegedly defrauding job seeker
A 34-year-old security guard, Nwabueze Ileche, was on Wednesday dockedi n an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defrauded a job seeker of of N337,000. The police charged Ileche whose address was not given, with conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and theft. He pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Kenrich Nomayo, said that…
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2022 Budget: Coalition commends Buhari, finance minister for hike in sugary drinks tax
The National Action on Sugar Reduction, a coalition of public health organisations has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the proposed “pro-health” tax increase on soft drinks in the 2022 budget. A statement on Wednesday in Abuja, jointly signed by Bernard Enyia, the Coalition Co-chair and Secretary General of the Diabetes Association and Vivianne Ihekweazu, Co-Chair…
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2 security guards docked for allegedly stealing generator
Two security guards were on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a generator worth N245,000. The police charged Patrick Eichie, 54, and Tosin Oguntade, 27, whose addresses were not provided with conspiracy, theft and negligence of duty. They pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Kenrich Nomayo, told the court…
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Man docked for allegedly assaulting wife
A 49-year-old man, Femi Ogunbiyi, was on Tuesday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting his wife, Folashade. The police charged Ogunbiyi, whose address was not given, with assault. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Victor Eruada, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. 26 at 2.00 p.m. at No.…
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Police arraign Man, 35, for allegedly obtaining N1m under false pretence
The Police on Monday arraigned one Kolawole Damilare, 35, in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N1m under false pretext. Damilare, who is of no fixed address, is facing a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. Ekundayo Friday, told the court that the accused…
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Sales rep docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N260,000
A 28-year-old sales representative, Rita James, was on Monday docked in a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing her employer’s N260,000. The police charged James who lives in Sabon Tasha, Kaduna with theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Chidi Leo, told the court that Lilian Pascal, of Barnawa, reported the matter at the Barnawa Police…