Crime
Women, Youths Protest Illegal Arrest In Ebonyi Community
Abah John Over 1000 women and youths of Amudo community in Ezza South local government Area of Ebonyi state on Saturday protested around the community over the arrest of their sons by self acclaimed billionaire Chief Chibuike Orugwu popularly know as Baby Oku. The women alleged incessant arrest in the village by Baby Oku…
BREAKING: Local govt council chairman, vice impeached, house leader, majority leader suspended
The House immediately swore in Kelvin Eguakun, the leader of the legislative arm, as the acting chairman of the council. Moving the motion for the impeachment, Nosakhare Isiegbuwa, at plenary on Friday, December 27, 2024, said the report submitted by the seven-man panel appointed to probe the allegations of gross misconduct against the chairman…
Re: Death by Hanging for Stealing fowl
Upholding the Integrity of the Judiciary and Setting the Record Straight on the Conviction of Olowookere Segun and Morakinyo Sunday By: …. Akinwole Olasubomi A. The Osun State Government’s recent consideration of the prerogative of mercy for convicted individuals has drawn significant attention and have invariably stirred public opinion based on incomplete or misleading…
MOUN CARETAKER COMMITTEE, A DISREGARD FOR COURT ORDER – Comr. Julius
The just constituted caretaker committee for Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria [MOUN] has been declared as a clear disregard for court’s orders and the ongoing subjudice matter. The national president,Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria [MOUN] Comrade Chief Julius Oghenevwegba Bobi, FCPAN in he addressed to the national president of Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero…
The Misuse of Justice: Bayelsa’s Approach to Civil Cases
By Aye S O Egberi It is perplexing and deeply concerning how civil cases in Bayelsa State are often treated with the same severity as criminal cases. In a fair legal system, if someone feels aggrieved by a publication they consider libelous or defamatory, the proper procedure is clear: the affected individual files a lawsuit…
Nigeria Activist Remanded in Prison
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison for allegedly defaming a legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. It was reported earlier that Farotimi was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti on Monday. The activist was accused of maligning and defaming the…
The Battle of Words: Aare Afe Babalola’s Defamation Petition Against Dele Farotimi
By Edmund Obilo In a dramatic legal turn, lawyer Aare Afe Babalola SAN has filed a petition accusing fellow legal practitioner Dele Farotimi of criminal defamation. This petition, addressed to the Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, is rooted in allegations made in Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System.” The case not only…
ASSET RECOVERY: EFCC Makes History
EFCC Makes history on Monday, December 2, 2024 with Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie’s ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments. This is the single largest asset recovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, since its inception in…
Addressing the Complex Challenges of Terrorism, Kidnapping, and Banditry in Nigeria: A Multifaceted Security Policy Approach
By Abayomi Odunowo. Nigeria, a nation rich in diversity and potential, has been grappling with an alarming rise in terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, presenting complex challenges that threaten its stability and development. As these security threats have escalated over recent years, it has become increasingly evident that addressing them requires a multifaceted security policy….
Yahaya Bello took over crowd control in courtroom as judge angrily leaves courtroom
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who was billed to be arraigned at the FCT High Court on Wednesday, took over crowd control in courtroom after Justice Maryann Anenih left out of anger. Justice Anenih, who was supposed to take the plea of the former governor and two others, abruptly rose and announced she…