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FG to establish special court for sexual and gender-based violence cases

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By Vivian Chime Pauline Tallen, minister of women affairs, says the federal government will soon establish a special court that will try sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases. Tallen said this at a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday to […]

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Banditry: Court ruling shows FG’s commitment to fighting terrorism, says Malami

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By Bolanle Olabimtan Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, says the federal government is committed to ending banditry in the country. Malami said this in reaction to a court judgment proscribing bandit groups in the nation. Following an ex-parte motion filed by […]

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Diezani loses as appeal court affirms forfeiture of $40m jewellery

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By Joseph Onyekwere The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, yesterday dismissed an appeal by the embattled former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, challenging the forfeiture of her $40 million worth of jewellery to the Federal Government. The appellate court held […]

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Omoyele Sowore Faces Fresh Charges On Treasonable FelonyOmoyele Sowore Faces Fresh Charges On Treasonable FelonyOmoyele Sowore Faces Fresh Charges On Treasonable Felony

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By Unini Chioma Leader and convener of #Revolution Now”, Omoyele Sowore is to be arraigned afresh on alleged treasonable felony today, November 22 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore is to be put on fresh trial by the Attorney […]

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Murder Trial: Chidinma Sold Ataga’s Laptop To Me For N495,000, Says Witness

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By Unini Chioma A businessman, Mr Ifeoluwa Oluwo, has narrated how the laptop of the murdered Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Michael Ataga, was sold to him for N495,000 by Chidinma Ojukwu two days after Ataga’s body was found. Chidinma, […]

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ECOWAS Countries Disregarding Regional Court’s Ruling Risk Suspension

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By Unini Chioma The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, says it is contemplating imposing sanctions, including suspension of member countries that flout rulings of the Community Court of Justice. The move the regional body says stems from the fact […]

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Missing Olu Crowns: Ayirimi Docked, Granted Bail, Case Adjourned

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By Unini Chioma *Vows to clear his name Deposed Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Ayirimi Emami, was on Wednesday arraigned at the Warri South Magistrate’s Court, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, over alleged two missing royal crowns. The allegations […]

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ADESINA ADEGBITE (AA) CONGRATULATES THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS (FIDA) NIGERIA, ON THE OCCASION OF HER ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE HOLDING IN THE FCT, ABUJA.

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I heartily congratulate the Country Vice President, the Executive Officers and all members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, on occasion of their Annual General Conference taking place in Abuja. That FIDA is famously known for championing […]

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Court Grants Enslaved 21-Year-Old Glory Okolie Stringent N10million Bail Condition Over Alleged IPOB Links

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By Unini Chioma *To Remain In Prison A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to 21-year-old Glory Okolie in the sum of N10 million with two sureties. Okolie has been arrested, detained and enslaved since June 17 by the […]

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Govt Must Protect Adegboruwa, SAN And Other Members Of The EndSars Panel — NBA Lagos Branch

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By Unini Chioma *Says Members Of The Panel Have Done A Good Job*Says They Deserve Accolades, Not Victimization The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has reacted to the alleged threats against a member of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry, Ebun-Olu […]