justice system
13 Sep 2024
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, inaugurated six new judges for the state high court on Friday, calling on them to serve with "diligence, impartiality, and the overriding interest of the community and national security." The newly appointed judges are Ibijoke Olabisi Olawoyin, Fatimah Funsho Abdulrasaq, Oluwatosin Adenike Adeniyi, Yusuf Diko Adebayo, Olalekan Osuolale Ajayi, and…
31 Jul 2024
Despite the significant contribution of the real estate sector to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and economic development, disputes arising from property acquisitions, ownerships and investments are increasing in courts, and limiting the potential of investors.
2 Jun 2024
Jungle Justice has become a form of extrajudicial punishment that is alarmingly prevalent in Nigeria and now appears to be permeating educat
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A 42-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Joel Folorunso, on Friday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N750, 000 belonging to his employer. The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a three-count charge of malicious damage, conversion of fund and breach of peace. The prosecutor, Insp Olubu Apata, told the court…
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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has condemned the recent wave of violent attacks in Manguno, Josho and Daffo communities of Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. The governor, in a statement issued by Mrs Joyce Ramnap, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, on Friday in Jos, called for calm and swift security response. The…
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The Anambra Government on Friday arraigned three native doctors before a State High Court for alleged involvement in criminal activities. The suspects were Chidozie Nwangwu popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”, Onyebuchi Okocha known as “Onye Eze” and Ekene Igboezekwe popularly known as “Eke Hit”. They were charged in suit nos A/41C2025, A/40C2025 and…
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Kevin De Bruyne was hailed by Pep Guardiola as one of the Premier League's all-time greats after the Belgian confirmed on Friday he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season. De Bruyne, 33, has won 14 major trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the…
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Bauchi-based Islamic cleric, Dr Idris Tanshi, at 68 years in the early hours of Friday. Tinubu said the cleric contributed to moulding millions of youths and other Muslim faithful on the tenets of Islam, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. The President…
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The Cross River State chapter of the Niger Delta Progressive Youth Leadership Foundation (ND-PYLF), on Friday, criticized Governor Bassey Otu for allegedly not fulfilling his promises to the youth since the beginning of his first term in office. ND-PYLF lamented the absence of sustainable initiatives that could equip young people with skills, employment, or entrepreneurial…
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The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has solicited legislative backing to enable his administration to succeed in its programmes. Such programmes, he said, include ensuring uninterrupted socioeconomic activities and the provision of vital infrastructure that will support societal and economic growth, boost productivity, facilitate access to essential…
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Hundreds of Bayelsans at the popular Swali market in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital on Friday received free medical services from the Police Command in the state. The free medical outreach which is in commemoration of the maiden National Police Day, is expected to offer free consultations, blood pressure and sugar checks, deworming of children,…
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Afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, has made history as the most streamed Nigerian artist on YouTube in the first quarter of 2025. With this historical lead, Rema has surpassed Afrobeats giants like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid. According to data reported by music charts, his global hit Calm Down played a significant…
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Stakeholders in the Niger Delta Amnesty Delegates Network (NDADN) on Friday disclosed that it has shelved its planned protest against the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The position was made known in a statement by NDADN representative Alfred Mewariwei Boyed in Benin, Edo State. Boyed said that the suspension of the protest "is due to the…