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How I Raised $420,000 Ransom For Release Of My Husband Allegedly Kidnapped By Evans, Others , Witness Tells Court

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By Unini Chioma A businesswoman, Mrs Chimebere Ahamonu, has narrated to an Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos State how she raised a ransom of $420,000 for the freedom of her husband. Chimebere’s husband, Mr Sylvanus Ahamonu, was allegedly kidnapped by […]

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‘He Took N*de Photos After Raping Me’ — Witness Testifies Against Iniubong Umoren’s Alleged Killer

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By Unini Chioma Samuel Udo, the police officer investigating the killing of Iniubong Umoren testified on Tuesday in the ongoing trial of the suspected killer, Uduak Akpan, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Mr Akpan is accused of raping the victim, a […]

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Past National Welfare Secretary, Adesina Adegbite (AA) Bids NEC Members Farewell From Abeokuta

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There is no doubt that the National Officers and our distinguished NEC members must have had a splendid time throughout their stay in my hometown, Abeokuta. The peaceful and secure environment, and the uncommon hospitality showered on NEC Members by […]

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Judge Exposes Lawyer Who Tried To Bribe Him In Plateau

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Hon. Justice G. M Kamyal of High Court 9 in West of Mines Jos, Plateau State, has exposed a counsel who attempted to solicit… By Ado Abubakar Musa Hon. Justice G. M Kamyal of High Court 9 in West of […]

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NJC Stops Promotion Of 3 Erring Judges Who Issued Conflicting Ex Parte Orders

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By John Chuks Azu The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended promotions of judges indicted over the issuance of conflicting orders by courts of coordinate jurisdiction. The NJC, headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, had […]

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Baba Ijesha: Prosecution closes case

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By Agency Reporter The Lagos State government has closed its case against Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, who is facing trial at an Ikeja Special Offences Court over allegations of defilement. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]

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Court dismisses suit instituted by nine-year-old girl

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By Agency Reporter An Ado Ekiti High Court on Wednesday dismissed a suit instituted by a nine-year-old Junior Secondary School I student of Mary Immaculate Girls Grammar School, Ado Ekiti, filed by her mother. Respondents in the suit are the School […]

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Court reserves judgment in Kanu’s suit against FG

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By Gordi Udeajah Abia State high court, sitting in Umuahia has reserved judgment in the suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu indefinitely. The trial judge, Benson Anya, reserved the judgment indefinitely and […]

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NJC bars judges from promotion for issuing conflicting orders in Secondus’ case

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*Justices Gbasam, Umar, Kooffreh affected By Eric Ikhilae The National Judicial Council (NJC) has penalised three High Court judges for issuing conflicting ex-parte orders in the cases involving the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus. The […]

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LEADAP urges government to advance human rights

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By Silver Nwokoro As the world celebrates the International Human Rights Day, Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) has urged the Nigerian Government to advance human rights by ensuring equality of all Nigerians in dignity and rights. This year’s theme, “Equality – […]