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Alleged killer of Lagos lawyer to be defended by Public Defender Office.

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Seun Oladapo, the suspected killer of Lagos human right lawyer, Kunle Fadipe, is likely to be defended by the Office of Public Defender (OPD). Trial judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye, directed the accused on Monday to seek legal representation from […]

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Abuja Disco Fined N8bn in 18 Months07 Jul 2015Font

Admin 1 9 years ago

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has paid total penalties of N8 billion to the Market Operator (MO) for imbalance electricity take from the national grid from November 2013 when the government handed over electricity assets to private investors. AEDC in […]

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2015 River Governorship Election: Tribunal to decide on jurisdiction July 9

Admin 1 9 years ago

The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday adjourned to July 9 to decide on its territorial jurisdiction. The tribunal chairman, Justice Muazu Pindiga, postponed the sitting after argument by Emmanuel Ukala, SAN, counsel to the […]

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Total ban on Okada will ensure sanity on FCT roads, says FRSC

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The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) says placing a total ban on commercial motorcycles or ‘Okada’ in the FCT will ensure sanity and traffic safety in the territory. Mrs Susan Ajenge, FCT Sector Commander of FRSC stated this in an […]

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3 in police net for gang raping 16-yerar-old virgin in Lagos

Admin 1 9 years ago

Three young men are currently cooling their heels in one of the dreaded cells of the State criminal Investigation Department, (SCID) Yaba, Panti for allegedly gang raping a 16-year-old virgin (names withheld) in Orile area of Lagos while on her […]

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COSON slams Big Joe with N500m law suit

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Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), under the umbrella of its initiative, Operation No Hiding Place, has filed a copyright infringement action against Benin City-based transport company, Big Joe Ventures Ltd. Also joined in the suit is Mr. Joseph Osayende, Managing […]

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Man sentenced to prison for stealing meat

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An Ota Magistrates’ Court Ota on Monday sentenced a 28-year-old man to one month in prison for breaking into a shop to steal seven pieces of meats from a pot. The Magistrate, Miss Temitope Adebutu, however, gave the convict an […]

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Nigeria Police bans street trading/hawking on Abuja roads

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase NPM, fdc has mandated State Command Commissioners of Police to strengthen security at all Mosques, Churches and other worship centers across the country. Adequate security has also been ordered for venues where […]

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Why Stolen Funds Won’t Pass Through Our Banks – US

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Reaffirming support to help Nigeria in fighting all forms of corruption, the United States (US) government has said that it would offer technical assistance and training for investigators and prosecutors on money laundering, pledging that it would ensure that no […]

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Ikorodu robbery: I fired 900 cartridges from my pump action gun – suspect

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By Evelyn Usman and Esther Onyegbula LAGOS—Fresh facts have emerged in the Ikorodu banks robbery operation where N80 million was reportedly carted away a fortnight ago, following the discovery that 12 members of the gang were recruited from the Niger […]