“Turn A New Leaf” — Oyo Chief Judge Orders Release Of 79 Inmates From Agodi Custodial Centre
Seventy-nine inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Service’s Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, were on Wednesday released by the Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima. Among…
Court Strikes Out ₦58.5m Fraud Case Against Businessman Afolabi Olayinka After Amicable Settlement
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has struck out fraud charges filed by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) against businessman Afolabi Olayinka and his company, Bowofab…
“Lawyers Aiding Money Laundering Undermine The Fight Against Corruption” — EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Warns At Canada-Nigeria Legal Exchange
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned Nigerian lawyers against aiding money laundering and other financial crimes, describing such conduct as unethical and detrimental…
“Next Step Is Accountability” — US Senator Ted Cruz Vows To Name Nigerian Officials Linked To Christian Persecution
US Senator Ted Cruz has commended former US President Donald Trump for designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), describing the move as “tremendous news” and a major…
“No Invitation, Warrant, Or Charges” — Court Rules Police Commissioner’s Public Labeling Of Sowore Violated Due Process
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has issued an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria Police Force and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police from harassing, arresting, or labeling human…
Life Sentence For ‘Serial Killer Nurse’ — German Caregiver Jailed For Murdering 10 Patients To Reduce Workload
A German court on Wednesday ordered a life jail sentence to a palliative care nurse for the murder of 10 patients and attempted murder of 27 others with lethal injections.…
“Nigeria Only Country Where Cattle Graze On Airport Road” — Falana SAN Blames Government Policy Failures, Not Religion, For Violence
*Rebukes Trump’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Urges Nigeria to Focus on Domestic Security Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) delivered a scathing critique of U.S. President Donald Trump on Channels…
Nestoil Sues Banks, Seeks Court Injunction To Halt Receivership Amid $1.01bn Debt Dispute
Nestoil Limited has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking restraining orders against eight Nigerian banks and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to stop receivership proceedings triggered by a…
“No Clearance, No Confirmation” — Akpabio Announces Hold On Kingsley Udeh’s Ministerial Appointment
The Senate on Wednesday suspended the confirmation of Kingsley Udeh (SAN) as minister following the absence of a mandatory security clearance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who presided over the plenary,…
PDP Notifies INEC Of Suspension Of Anyanwu, Bature, Ajibade, And Osuoha Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the suspension of four of its national officers over alleged anti-party activities. In a letter…