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CJN, corruption and the judiciary

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The vexed issue of corruption amongst judicial officers once again took the centre-stage at a thanksgiving service organised for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Abuja Diocese. The occasion afforded the CJN […]

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Special Courts For Corrupt Practices, Welcome Development- Journalist

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CourtAn Abuja-based media consultant, Mr Abuh Adamu, on Monday commended the Federal Government for its resolve to establish special courts for corruption cases.Adamu in Abuja said that the announcement of the intention on the courts by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo […]

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NBA seeks end to investigation of judges arrested by DSS

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THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has faulted the Federal Government’s anti-corruption strategy.It suggested an urgent review, with attention directed at strengthening existing investigating and prosecuting agencies.The group expressed worry that over eight months after some judges were suspended on […]

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I Am The Bona Fide Oba Of Lagos, Akiolu Tells Court

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Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos.About 14 years after his installation, the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja High Court in a suit challenging his emergence as the paramount ruler of Lagos, saying he is the […]

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Ex-Bank Directors In Court Over Alleged $166m Fraud

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Dollars Two former directors of the defunct Integrated Microfinance Bank Plc. were granted bail on Thursday by a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged $166m fraud.The accused persons: Ademola Akinteye (Managing Director) and Gabriel Adepoju, (Director), are facing a […]

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Prophet Caught With Human Skull Remanded In Prison

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Human skulls found in the vicinity of House of HorrorBy: Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan A prophet of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C & S) Church in Lagos, Mr. Alimi Isaiah, 55, has been arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for allegedly […]

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Popular Lagos Socialite Fred Ajudua Re-Arraigned For Fraud

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Fred AjuduaLagos socialite Fred Ajudua was re-arraigned at an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding a former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi of $10.3 million.Ajudua plead not guilty to a 28-count charge bordering on conspiracy […]

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Court Orders CBN To Account For Cash And Properties Recovered From Cecilia Ibru

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Cecilia Ibru The Court of Appeal in Lagos has affirmed the verdict of a Federal High Court in Lagos directing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to disclose the total cash and value of properties recovered from the former Managing […]

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SERAP Wants Osinbajo To Check Wasteful Spending By Lawmakers

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Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Acting President The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to the Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo requesting him to use his good offices and leadership position to cut wasteful spending by the National […]

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Diezani bribe: EFCC seeks to transfer case to new judge

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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday urged Justice Mohammed Idris of the Federal High Court in Lagos to withdraw from the trial of two Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) employees accused of receiving bribe. Christian Nwosu and Tijani […]