Tag: Federal High Court
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Court fixes Nov. 22 for arraignment of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday fixed Nov. 22 for the arraignment of ex-Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, over allegations bordering on fraud while she served in the office. Although Oduah, who currently represents Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, was scheduled for arraignment before Justice Inyang Ekwo on Tuesday, the proceeding could…
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Indian hemp farmer, manager, others bag 75 years imprisonment each
The Federal High Court, Benin, on Thursday sentenced an Indian hemp farmer and dealer, Mike Omoarukhe, to 75 years imprisonment, the NDLEA stated in Abuja on Friday. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statement that the drug dealer’s manager and three others working on his Indian hemp farms were also sentenced to 75…
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Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for fraud
Justice Hannatu Balogun of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, on Tuesday sentenced one Justin James to six months imprisonment for fraud. Justice Balogun sentenced James, after he pleaded guilty to the allegation of fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier, the EFCC counsel, P. C. Onyeneho, told the court…
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27-year-old man jailed 12 months for cyber crime, $825 theft
A Federal High Court in Osogbo, on Wednesday, sentenced one Akinlade Dare, 27, to 12 months jail term with hard labour for cyber crime and stealing. Dare had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing 825 US dollars. The Presiding Judge, Justice Peter Lifu, sentenced the convict to Ilesa Correctional facilities due to the…