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Court orders ICPC to reinstate sacked lawyer

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By Eric Ikhilae The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to reinstate one of its senior prosecutors, Dr. Celsus Ukpong sacked in 2019. Justice R. B. Haastrup, in a judgment […]

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Gadzama-led NBA-SARC Visits Defence Intelligence Agency, Seeks Mutual Cooperation and Harmonious Relations with Legal Practitioners Across Nigeria

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The Nigerian Bar Association – Security Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC), led by Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN paid a courtesy visit on the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), Major General S.A. Adebayo, today, Wednesday, March […]

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#EndSARS panel subpoenas Inspector, four top policemen

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By Agency Reporter An Independent Investigation panel has ordered Insp. Paul Odey of Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Special Tactical Squad, Abuja, to appear before it to defend himself on allegations against him. The order was in connection to an allegation of […]

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Govt kicks off process for Kyari’s extradition to U.S.

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By Eric Ikhilae Malami asks court to okay requests Cop challenges 14 days detention order Nigeria has approved the request by the United States for the extradition of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari. A grand jury, last April […]

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Heavy security as trial of Adedoyin, six others commences

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By Toba Adedeji There was heavy security presence at the Osun State High Court Oke-Fia, Osogbo via Government House on Thursday morning as the trial of owner of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, Dr Rahmon Adedoyin and six staff commenced over […]

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FG starts audit of detention facilities to safeguard detainees’rights

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By Ochojila Ameh The Federal Government has commenced an audit of the county’s detention facilities to ensure the facilities conform to human rights standards in line with international best practices. The project, tagged: Police Visitors Week (PSVW), is aimed at […]

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‘Proposed Public Reform Bill will guarantee transparency in use of public assets’

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By Guardian Nigeria A partner with J. O. Fabunmi & Co and Director, Business Law Academy, Olukayode Fabunmi, in this interview with The Guardian, argues that the proposed Public Reform Bill, if properly understood and eventually passed into law, will ensure […]

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Hanifa’s murder: Journalists restricted access to cover court proceedings

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By Murtala Adewale Journalists have been restricted access to cover the proceedings of Hanifa’s murder case presently sitting at Kano high court, Audu Bako, Secretary. As early as 9:00 am, reporters from mainstream media had arrived at the court premise Wednesday […]

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Court strikes out suit challenging FUOYE VC’s appointment

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By Joseph Onyekwere A Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out the suit filed by a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO), Tableland Society for the Oppressed People (TSFO), challenging the appointment of Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State (FUOYE) […]

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Abia court acquits ex-finance commissioner of graft

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By Gordi Udeajah Former Abia State Finance Commissioner and serving Provost of the State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, Dr Phillips Nto, has been acquitted and discharged by Abia State High Court from the three corruption charges levelled against him by […]