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In new twist, SSS sues Yoruba Nation agitators for terrorism

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JUSTINA MBOHO The federal government of Nigeria has instituted a fresh suit against two Yoruba Nation agitators arrested from the residence of their leader, Sunday “Igboho” Adeyemo on July 1. The duo of Jamiu Noah Oyetunji and Amudat Habibat Babatunde were […]

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Irregular Notice To Quit: Has Pillars V. Desbordes Changed The Law – By Femi F. Dodo. Esq.

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IRREGULAR NOTICE TO QUIT: HAS PILLARS V DESBORDES CHANGED THE LAW??? BY FEMI F. DODO, ESQ. INTRODUCTION Recovery of premises is governed by the tenancy law or the recovery of premises laws of each state as the case may be. […]

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Strike: Ngige implicates Buhari regime in illegal recruitment of doctors

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By CHUKWUEMEKA AYOMIDE Nigeria’s labour minister Chris Ngige has implicated President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime in the illegal recruitment of medical doctors across the country. Mr Ngige revealed this while defending why the regime has refused to pay some doctors their […]

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Nigerian faces 30 years in U.S. prison over wire fraud

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PRESS RELEASE Nigerian National Pleads Guilty to Various Online Fraud Schemes BOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Boston pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 to his role in online fraud schemes. Macpherson Osemwegie, 32, pleaded guilty to one […]

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Strike: FG reaches agreement with JOHESU — after five-hour meeting

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by The Cable News The federal government says it has reached an agreement with members of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the assembly of healthcare professionals association. Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, said this on Tuesday, […]

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Nnamdi Kanu sues Malami over ‘rights violation’, demands N5bn as damages

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By Bolanle Olabimtan Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, has instituted a suit against Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), and the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly violating his fundamental human rights. Kanu, […]

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Lagos: Striking doctors resume as Sanwo-Olu approves recruitment, accommodation

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BY BRIDGET EDOKWE The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Lagos are back to work after weeks of strike. A statement by Lagos Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has met some of their demands. The governor […]

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Court Orders Judge Sued For Trespass To File Defence In N25million Suit

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By Unini Chioma The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered a serving judge of the National Industrial Court, Jeremiah Essien, to file his defence to a N25million property suit filed against him. A surveyor, James […]

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Gunmen kidnap former Abia Chief Judge

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by Chris Njoku A former Chief Judge of Abia State and Chancellor of the Anglican Diocese of Ohaji/Egbema in Imo State, Justice Nnenna Oti has been abducted. Justice Oti was kidnapped on Saturday at Orlu in Imo State on her way […]

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2023: Fresh concerns as court orders burden APC

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by Dare Odufowokan The political atmosphere within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is rife with tension as fresh concerns mount over the growing lists of court orders, seeking to restrain Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State along with other […]