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Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu trial to January 2022

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By Editor A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the trial of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu till January 19 2022. Prior to the adjournment by Justice Binta Nyako, there was confusion as […]

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Case Against Female Lawyers Who Exchanged Blows In Court Adjourned To November 16th For Further Mention

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By Unini Chioma An Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday, adjourned until Nov. 26, for mention in the case of two female lawyers, Adaobi Emeka and Nkiru Nwanyawu, charged with fighting. The Magistrate, Mr Ademola Adesanya, adjourned the case after […]

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TRAVIS SCOTT, DRAKE SUED OVER ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY

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By OREORITSE TARIEMI Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been reportedly sued following the tragedy at the Astroworld concert that left eight people dead and dozens injured. Confirming the news, Texas firm Thomas J. Henry Law tweeted a Daily Mail story on the […]

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Alleged kidnapping: My sight failing, Evans’s co-defendant tells court

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By NAN Joseph Emeka, one of the co-defendants of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans, on Monday, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he was losing sight. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emeka is facing trial […]

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UPDATED: Maina bags 8-year for money laundering

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By Eric Ikhilae A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday sentenced an ex-Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, to eight years after convicting him and his firm, Common Input Property and Investment and Investment Ltd, […]

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Immediate past NBA National Assistant Publicity Secretary Akorede Habeeb Lawal wins 40 under 40 ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards

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The Nigerian Legal Awards ceremony held yesterday at the prestigious Landmark event Centre, Oniru, Lagos.The Awards ceremony which had many legal giants in attendance honoured 40 under 40 years old Nigerian lawyers who are making their marks in the Nigerian […]

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REGISTRATION, SALE AND TRANSFER OF SHIP IN NIGERIA VIS-À-VIS CREATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF MORTGAGE ON SHIP – By Ahmod Babatunde Ariyibi

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Introduction The general understanding is that ship otherwise called a vessel is a means of voyage on sea or ocean from one country to another or within jurisdiction; it is a means of transportation of goods and passengers. However, it […]

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Disobeying Court Orders Recipe For Anarchy, Judge Warns

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By Unini Chioma *Orders Lagos Govt To Vacate Premises Of Admiralty Fleet Ltd Pending Determination Of Substantive Suit*Directs Compliance Within 7 Days Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has warned that disobedience to court orders is […]

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Baba Ijesha Is Facing Another Def*lement Allegation, Police Officer Tells Court

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By Unini Chioma A police officer, ASP Wahab Kareem, on Friday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James alias “Baba Ijesha”, was facing another allegation of defilement. Kareem, attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, […]

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SERAP Wants Court To Stop Buhari From Spending N26bn On Travels, Meals, Others

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By Unini Chioma Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to “stop President Muhammadu Buhari from spending N26bn in the 2022 presidency budget on local and foreign travels, meals and refreshments, […]