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Court summons Akpabio, Nwaebonyi over Natasha’s sexual harassment, defamation allegations
Two high courts of the federal capital territory (FCT) have separately summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the deputy chief whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over allegations of sexual harassment, defamation and the!-->…
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Court dismisses £990trn suit against CBN
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed a 990 trillion pounds suit filed by a claimant, Mr Tunde Omosebi, against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for being incomprehensible.
Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, also!-->!-->!-->…
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Supreme Court rejects Jokolo’s reinstatement, ends 19-year Gwandu Emirate dispute
The Supreme Court on Wednesday brought an end to a nearly two-decade legal battle over the Gwandu Emirate throne, nullifying the reinstatement of Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu.
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Strike stalls Natasha’s alleged defamation trial
The industrial action embarked upon by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has delayed the hearing on the case against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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EFCC drags Emefiele to court for stealing, illegal acquisition of 753 housing units
Prosecutors have charged former Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele with stealing and the acquisition of multimillion-dollar properties in Abuja.
In the fresh eight counts filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory,!-->!-->!-->…
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15 convicted foreigners recruited youths for cyber-terrorism in Lagos – Says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how 15 convicted foreign nationals recruited some youths in Lagos for internet fraud and cyber-terrorism.
The EFCC provided insight at the Federal High Court in Lagos on!-->!-->!-->…
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Court sets date to hear Diezani Alison-Madueke‘s asset forfeiture suit
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed June 30 to hear the suit filed by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, challenging the forfeiture of her assets by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Appeal Court upturns judgment voiding Kano LG election, KANSIEC’s composition
The Court of Appeal Abuja has reversed the judgment by a Federal High Court in Kano voiding the composition of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KASIEC) and the local government election the commission conducted on October!-->…
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UPDATED: Court of Appeal affirms Okpebholo as Edo Gov
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed Mr Monday Okpebholo as duly elected governor in the Sept. 21, 2024, governorship election held in Edo.
The court, in a judgment by a three-member panel led by Justice M. A.!-->!-->!-->…
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Court transfers energy drink coy’s N1.60bn suit against Mamuda Beverages Nig. Ltd for reassignment
A Federal High Court in Abuja has transferred a N1.60 billion suit filed by Rite Foods Ltd, the manufacturer of Fearless Energy Drinks, against Mamuda Beverages Nig. Ltd, to the chief judge for reassignment.
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