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Anambra guber: Soludo suffers setback as court reaffirms Umeoji’s APGA candidacy

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By Collins Osuji An Owerri High Court has struck out a suit filed by the embattled former National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Victor Oye, seeking to remove Chukwuma Umeoji as the party’s candidate for the Anambra […]

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Court turns down govt’s request to dismiss Igboho’s suit

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by Bisi Oladele; Eric Ikhilae, and Alao Abiodun An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan yesterday rejected a request by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami (SAN) to stop hearing a suit instituted against the Federal Government by […]

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Court refuses to restrain NPF, AGF from arresting, extraditing DCP Abba Kyari

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by Eric Ikhilae A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an ex-parte application for an order restraining the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from arresting and extraditing suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) […]

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Persons begging with children risks 10-year jail terms, says Lagos govt

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By Gbenga Salau Lagos State Government on Wednesday said anyone caught using children to beg risked being jailed for 10 years as the state commences onslaught on those engaging in street begging and hawking. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, […]

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An Open Letter to the Chairman, NBA Uyo Branch by Udems

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HALIMA ABIOLA The Chairman,Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Uyo Branch,Akwa Ibom State. Dear Mr Chairman, sir, Re: NBA Uyo Branch New EXCO Visits Attorney General of Akwa Ibom State, Pushes for Action on Issues Impacting the Bar, Justice Delivery Congratulations on […]

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NBA Ikeja Branch Elections: Sherifat Bolanle Busari’s Manifesto for Treasurer

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HALIMA ABIOLA As the bye election of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ikeja Branch draws closer, Treasurer candidate, Sherifat Bolanle Busari provides information on what she would contribute to the Branch as Treasurer. The by election is scheduled to hold […]

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SGS vs Mahdi: Hearing Resumes After Court Vacation

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By Segun Olaniyan The legal battle between Alhaji Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa, the Secretary to the Government of Katsina State (SGS) and a Kaduna based blogger, Mahdi Shehu continued before a Katsina State High Court. The court at its last sitting presided […]

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Court Remands Banker For Fraudulent Transfer Of Customer’s N10m

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By Jeremiah Oke A magistrates’ court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of a 36-year-old staff member of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tosin Adeyemi, over alleged fraudulent transfer of N10 million from a customer’s account. Adeyemi was charged […]

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FG moves to declare Day for Senior Citizens

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By NAN Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development(R) and Dr Emem Omokaro, DG, NSCC The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has given assurance that a special […]

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CBN: Naira abusers for prosecution

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by Nduka Chiejina The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the police are set to arrest and prosecute abusers of the naira. In a statement, the apex bank’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications,Osita Nwanisobi, said: “There have also been cases where people […]