Judiciary

Court Adjourns Sitting over Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

Web News 18 January 2022 68 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned until Wednesday, the matter against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The adjournment followed Mazi Kanu’s complaint that the Federal Government failed to promptly serve him the fresh Read More...

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Court Sentences ex- Military Officer, One Other to Death by Hanging

Web News 17 January 2022 66 0

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced an ex-military officer, Olasoji Damilola (36) and Koiki Tunde Benson (32) to death by hanging for offence of armed robbery while Ogbesetuyi Tunde (30) bagged life jail term for offences bothering on conspiracy and attempted robbery. In his judgment, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye said, the […]Read More...

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Osun Customary Court of Appeal Gets New President

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A new president of the Osun state customary court of appeal, Honorable Justice Raheem Siyanbola has been sworn-in. Speaking at the event which took place in Osogbo, Osun state Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola tasked the new president to dispense justice with fairness so as to write his name in gold. Governor Oyetola who said his government […]Read More...

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Court Sentences Man to Prison for Assault in Osun

Web News 10 January 2022 62 0

An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Ejigbo has sentenced a man, Ebenezer Ojuawo to three years imprisonment at Ilesa correctional service. Ojuawo was arraigned before the court on a two count charge bothering on assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. Prosecuting the defendant, Sergeant Olanrewaju Oke told the court that […]Read More...

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We are investigating the issues of conflicting court orders – NBA

Web News 18 December 2021 90 0

National President, Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Mr Olumide Apata says the association is investigating the issues of conflicting court orders from Judges in the country. Mr Apata who stated this in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to the Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said any erring member of the association would […]Read More...

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Sexual Abuse: We need parents, caregivers’ support – Oyo AG

Web News 18 December 2021 91 0

For justice to be served for survivors of child sexual abuse and rape there is the need for strong synergy among caregivers, medical practitioners, law enforcement agencies and civil society organizations. This formed part of resolutions at a stakeholders’ roundtable dialogue on response to child sexual abuse in Ibadan. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice […]Read More...

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Ekiti Chief Judge Frees 69 Awaiting Trial Inmates

Web News 17 December 2021 97 0

Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice John Adeyeye has released 69 awaiting trial inmates. The Chief Judge released the inmates during his maiden visit to the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti, since assumption of duty in June this year. Justice Adeyeye said the released inmates were those who committed lesser offences ranging from burglary, stealing, who […]Read More...

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Court of Appeal Unveils New Rules

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The court of appeal has unveiled new rules (the Court of Appeal Rules 2021) for the appellate court. The Court of Appeal Rules 2021, was unveiled at the second annual working retreat conference for judges of the appeal court in Abuja. With the powers conferred on the President of the Court of Appeal by section […]Read More...

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Sotitobire: Appeal Court Set Aside High Court Life Imprisonment Sentence

Web News 3 December 2021 148 0

The court of appeal siting in Akure, Ondo state capital has set aside the judgement of the Ondo state high court that sentenced the founder of the Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa to life Imprisonment. An Ondo State High court handed Prophet Alfa a life jail over the disappearance of one- year-old boy, Gold Kolawole […]Read More...

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UNPF Sensitizes Judges on VAPP 2020 Law

Web News 2 December 2021 56 0

Clear understanding of relevant laws and its provisions would aid proper enforcement of such laws in the dispensation of justice. The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Muntar Abimbola stated this at a 2-day sensitization seminar for judges and magistrates in Oyo State on the in-depth knowledge and implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition […]Read More...