Judiciary

Jan
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Nnamdi Kanu Files Suit Against Bashir Ahmad For Terrorism Defamation, Seeks N100Billion In Damages The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a suit before the High Court of Enugu State against Bashir Ahmad, the former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, for terrorism defamation. Kanu, who filed the suit through his legal team led by his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, in his statement of claim, said on or about January 19, 2025, Ahmad defamed and libeled him by his utterances, published on X App (formerly Twitter). He said Ahmad’s…
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Jan
19
2025
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Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokiri

Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokiri

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Court Orders Arrest, Detention Of Reno Omokri A Magistrate Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest and detention of Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, in connection with allegations of defamation against Dunamis Church Pastor Paul Enenche. The court’s decision, issued on January 13, 2025, also applies to former Dunamis Church Pastor Abraham Daniel and two individuals identified as Alexander Enenche and Peter Enenche. The remand order was granted following an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The motion requested the detention of the accused individuals to facilitate ongoing investigations. Presiding…
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Jan
18
2025
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Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles On Account Of Faded Number Plates

Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles On Account Of Faded Number Plates

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash
Court Stops FRSC From Arresting Vehicles Om Account Of Faded Number Plates A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos State, has restrained the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from arresting any vehicle with a faded number plate. Justice Akintayo Aluko made the order on Friday while also restricting the FRSC from imposing any fine or punishment on any driver for driving with a faded vehicle number plate. Justice Aluko made the above orders while delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/253/2024, filed by Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube against FRSC. The applicant, Chinwike Chamberlain Ezebube, in an Originating Summons dated January 12,…
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Jan
15
2025
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Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96Bn Fraud Case

Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96Bn Fraud Case

Crime, Abuja, Judiciary
Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96bn Fraud Case The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, bail in the sum of N500 million. The development comes as Nwabuoku faces charges of alleged N1.96 billion fraud. Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling, stipulated that Nwabuoku’s bail be secured with two sureties, each providing a guarantee of N500 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had re-arraigned Nwabuoku on an amended nine-count charge of money laundering and abuse of office. The charges, filed on November 27, 2024, accuse Nwabuoku of conspiring with four companies…
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Jan
14
2025
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Building A Stronger ABIA Judiciary: Governor Otti’s Focus On Teamwork, Patriotism, And Worker Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Building A Stronger ABIA Judiciary: Governor Otti’s Focus On Teamwork, Patriotism, And Worker Welfare – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Judiciary
Building a Stronger Abia Judiciary: Governor Otti's Focus on Teamwork, Patriotism, and Worker Welfare Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D Governor Alex Otti's vision for a New Abia prioritizes the total welfare of all Abia workers, including those in the Judiciary arm of the government. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Governor Otti has consistently demonstrated his commitment to regular payment of workers' salaries, pensions, and other entitlements. This commitment showcases his administration's prioritization of worker welfare and dedication to creating a conducive work environment. A notable example of Governor Otti's concern for Judiciary workers' welfare is his swift provision of official…
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Jan
10
2025
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Money Laundering: Chief Of Staff Implicates El-Rufai In Confessional Statement

Money Laundering: Chief Of Staff Implicates El-Rufai In Confessional Statement

Crime, Economy, Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Money Laundering: Chief Of Staff Implicates El-Rufai In Confessional Statement Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu, former Chief of Staff to Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has implicated his former principal in a confessional statement related to an ongoing money laundering case against him. It will be recalled that the Chief Magistrate Court in Rigasa remanded Sa’idu at the Kaduna Correctional Centre following his arrest and arraignment by security agencies on 31 December 2024. The charges against the former Chief of Staff allege that he sold $45 million in hard currency belonging to the Kaduna State Government—equivalent to ₦18,450,000,000—at the significantly undervalued rate of…
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Jan
10
2025
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Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail

Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail

Education, Human Rights, Judiciary, Lagos
Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Assaulting 3-Year-Old Pupil, Gets N200,000 Bail Stella Nwadigo, a teacher arrested for physically assaulting a three-year-old pupil at Christ-Mitots International School in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, appeared before Magistrate M.O. Kusanu at the Ogba Magistrate Court on Thursday. Nwadigo, who was apprehended after a video surfaced online showing her repeatedly slapping the young child, Abayomi Micheal, reportedly pleaded not guilty to the charges read to her. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency disclosed this in an update on X.com on Thursday. The statement read, “Following the ongoing viral case of child…
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Jan
08
2025
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Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insist On Change Of Judge

Judiciary, Human Rights, Information Technology
Kanu Rejects FG’s Request For Trial Resumption, Insists On Change Of Judge Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who is currently being detained has opposed the request by the Federal Government for the resumption of his trial. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed in a post on X on Tuesday. According to him, his client Kanu had rejected the Federal Government’s bid to reopen the trial and insisted that the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako, must recuse herself from the case. Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor argued that Justice Nyako’s decision to recuse herself was still valid and binding.…
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Dec
30
2024
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‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Fireworks

‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Fireworks

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash, People Reorientation
‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Battle Dele Farotimi, a human rights activist and lawyer, has just broken his silence amid a heated legal battle. In a bold statement on X, Farotimi declared, “I’m ready for war”. “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled against principalities and powers, but I am human enough to retain the capacity to shed tears of joy in appreciation of the grace of God, expressed in the concerted efforts of fellow victims. “My battle axes are newly sharpened, my guns primed, I am ready to war. “My resolve was NEVER tested,…
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Dec
25
2024
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Court Remands Refinery MD In Kuje Correctional Centre Over Alleged $35m Fraud

Court Remands Refinery MD In Kuje Correctional Centre Over Alleged $35m Fraud

Crime, Judiciary, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Court Remands Refinery MD In Kuje Correctional Centre Over Alleged $35m Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Monday, December 23, 2024, arraigned the Managing Director of Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, Akindele Akintoye at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an alleged $35 million fraud. He was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite on charges bordering on money laundering and contract fraud. Easy Ways to obtain German citizenshipBest Online RouletteOn October 31, 2024, Akintoye was arrested by the EFCC and detained at its holding facility in Abuja. According to a tweet via the commission’s X handle on Wednesday,…
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