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Oyo Law Makers on Working Visit to National Assembly

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Clerk of the National Assembly, Architect Amos Olatunde has advocated a strong inter parliamentary synergy among the state houses of assemblies in the country to create a common goal for quality legislation for Nigerians Arch. Olatunde made this known while receiving Oyo state House of Continue Reading

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Court Remands Suspected Land Fraudster in Osun

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An Osun state Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo the state capital has ordered the remand of a 49 year-old man Oyediran Mufutau Salami for allegedly obtaining over one million Naira with the pretense to present a plot of land  The land speculator who is facing three count charges of obtaining money by false, cheating and converting […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Akeredolu Swears in New Attorney General

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Sir Charles Titiloye has been sworn in as the new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State Performing the ceremony, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu described Sir Titiloye’s choice as the best for being with the state since inception and had also been with the governor throughout his political struggle. Describing justice as key to […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti Gets Ten New Magistrates

Web News 30 November 2020 870 0

Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola has sworn in ten new magistrates, four males and six females. At the ceremony in Ado Ekiti, Justice Daramola, who administered the oath of allegiance and judicial oath on the new magistrates, congratulated them on their elevation. He stated that with the new appointment, their status had changed while […]Continue Reading

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Ex-Pension Boss, Maina’s Trial Begins In Absentia

Web News 24 November 2020 533 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced the trial of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Pension Reformed Task Team, for alleged money laundering, in absentia. He was also not represented by a counsel. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Maina for alleged laundering of N2 billion. The court on Monday […]Continue Reading

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Court Dismisses Case Against Ibadan Based Fashion Designer

Web News 17 November 2020 584 0

An IbadanMagistrate court has dismissed a case instituted by divisional Police Officer, Iyaganku, Mr. Alex Gwarza against a fashion designer,  Lukman Adeniyi following non-appearance of the complainant in court. In her ruling at magistrate court 8, Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Judge, Mrs. Ayo Akande maintained that if the complainant who happen to be DPO was serious […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Panel: Illegal arrest led my son to suicide – Ogun Mother

Web News 13 November 2020 527 0

A petitioner at the ongoing Judicial Panel of Investigation in Ogun State, Mrs Funmi Akinade says her late son, Seyi Akinade committed suicide after losing over seven million naira to forex trading due to his alleged illegal arrest and detention by police officers at Obada-Oko Police Station, Abeokuta. Mrs Akinade made the allegation at the Magistrate […]Continue Reading

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#EndSARS: Osun Panel Chairman Assures Justice for All Petitions

Web News 12 November 2020 567 0

The Osun State panel of Inquiry investigating police brutality has charged the media covering its proceedings not to further fuel ember of disunity between the Police and public. Chairman of the Panel, Retired Justice Akin Oladimeji gave the charge at the inaugural sitting of the panel in Osogbo. Retired Justice Oladimeji noted that the police […]Continue Reading

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Judicial Panel of Enquiry: Victim Seeks Govt. Support in Ogun

Web News 10 November 2020 548 0

A victim of stray bullet suspected to be from police rifle in Abeokuta has called on the Ogun State Government for support to treat his injured leg to be able to walk again. The victim Mr Kamol Ganiyu made the plea before the Ogun Judicial Panel of Investigation set up to investigate complaints of victims on police brutality, […]Continue Reading

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Court Remands Suspected Looters in Osogbo

Web News 9 November 2020 635 0

Osun State Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo the state capital has ordered the remand of eight men in prison for looting Akire palace The accused persons are Akeem Okeowo 30, Hammed Raifu 34,Lakin Oyetade 35, Okeowo Saheed 29, Ibrahim Musiliu ,Ahmed SUNMONU 25,Kazeem Kamorudeen 18, Kolawole Opeyemi 23. Police prosecutor, Inspector Elisha Olusegun told the […]Continue Reading

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Akeugbagold Twin’s Kidnap: Court Fixes November 18th For Hearing

Web News 9 November 2020 821 0

Oyo State High Court, Ring Road Ibadan has fixed November eighteen for possible taking of plea and definite hearing of bail application of six defendants who allegedly took part in the kidnapping of a set of twins of an Ibadan-based Islamic cleric, Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold. The accused are Mohammed Bashir, Oyeleye Opeyemi, Olumide Ajala, Taiwo Ridwan, […]Continue Reading

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Court Sentences Man to Death in Osun

Web News 5 November 2020 654 0

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ede presided by Justice Kudirat Akano has sentenced a 44 years old man, Rafiu Saheed, to death for armed Robbery. The Convict was arraigned in the Court on 30th November, 2017 on two counts charge of attempted murder and armed robbery contrary to sections 6(b) and 1(2) (a) of […]Continue Reading

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Osun Court Detains Alleged Looting Masterminds

Web News 5 November 2020 614 0

An Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the police to detain three alleged mastermind of #EndSARS looting for 14 days.  This is consequent upon a motion exparte filed by the Commissioner of Police against the alleged masterminds identified as Aishat Mutiu (21), Segun Oyewale and Idris Yinusa seeking more time to keep […]Continue Reading

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Is This Another Case Of Police Brutality?

Web News 4 November 2020 799 0

A fashion designer, Lukman Adeniyi has been charged to court after he was allegedly assaulted by his accuser, a Divisional Police Officer in charge of Iyaganku Division in Ibadan, Oyo State Police Command, CSP Alex Sani Gwazah, over the DPO’s claim that he damaged the clothes given to him to sew. Adeniyi was arraigned on […]Continue Reading

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Looting: 13 Dragged Before Osogbo Magistrate Court

Web News 3 November 2020 777 0

In Osun State, some of the people who participated in the looting that followed the #EndSARS protest have been dragged to court. At the Osogbo Magistrate Court, sitting in Osogbo, the state capital, three persons arraigned for allegedly robbing the Senator representing Osun West, Mr Adelere Oriolowo.  The three accused persons identified as Muslim Saheed […]Continue Reading

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Ogun “EndSARS” Investigation Panel to Sit 3 Times A Week

Web News 31 October 2020 631 0

The Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation set up to investigate the complaints and petitions of victims of police brutality and abuse of human rights by security operatives have received twenty petitions within two weeks of its inauguration. Chairman of the panel, Retired Justice Solomon Olugbemi who made this known in Abeokuta after a meeting […]Continue Reading

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Senate Confirms Eight New Justices

Web News 13 October 2020 518 0

The Senate at plenary confirmed 8 New Justices of the Supreme Courts. They include, Justice lawal Garba,Justice Helen Ogunwumiju,justice Abdu Aboki,and Justice Saulawa ,others are justice Adamu Jauro,Justice Samuel Oseji,Justice Tijjiani Abubakar,and Justice Emmanuel Agim. Their confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate committee on judiciary, Continue Reading

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DPP Exonerate Female Suspect in Kidnap Case

Web News 12 October 2020 594 0

Department of Public Prosecution in Oyo State has exonerated the only female among suspects alleged of kidnapping the twins of an Ibadan based Islamic Preacher, Alhaji Taofeek Akewugbagold. The Suspect, Rafiu Modinat is facing trial alongside six others including her husband Rafiu Mutiu for their different roles played in kidnapping the twins and collection of […]Continue Reading

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Ondo Poll: Appeal Court President Constitutes Petition Tribunal

Web News 9 October 2020 612 0

The President Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has constituted the governorship election petition tribunal for the Ondo State election. This is coming ahead of the election slated for tomorrow Saturday, 10th October.  A statement by the Secretary, Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal, Musa Bako says the tribunal is mandated to hear and determine Continue Reading

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Ogun Inaugurates Family Court Assessors

Web News 29 September 2020 583 0

Ogun State Government has urged the newly inaugurated Seventy Two member family court assessors to carry out their duties with sense of responsibilities based on the confidence reposed on them as their  contributions would help build family values and develop the society. At the Swearing-in Ceremony in Kobape, Abeokuta, the State Capital, the commissioner for women […]Continue Reading

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Amendment on Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners: Lawyers call for deliberation

Web News 22 September 2020 669 0

Lawyers in Ibadan wants the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr.  Abubarkar Malamute to call the General Bar Council meeting for proper deliberation on recent amendment on Rules of Professional Conduct for legal practitioners in Nigeria. Reacting to the amendment, the legal practitioners who spoke with Radio Nigeria said the  amended […]Continue Reading

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Lawyers Boycott Court in Osun over Alleged Judicial Abuse of Power

Web News 17 September 2020 564 0

Proceedings were disrupted yesterday at a magistrate court sitting inIlesa, Osun State as lawyers boycotted and protested alleged abuse ofjudicial power by the Magistrate of the court. Our correspondent Isaac Hasstrup, who monitored the protest atMagistrate Court 2 Ilesa reports that, those who had cases and otherbusinesses at the court returned home disappointed as the Continue Reading

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Ogun Judiciary Unveils New Customary Court Rules

Web News 15 September 2020 1798 0

Ogun State judiciary has unveiled new customary court rules to ensure speedy dispensation of justice in the state. The customary court of appeal rules 2020 was unveiled at the Ogun State High Court Conference hall, Isabo in Abeokuta, the state capital. Speaking at the ceremony, the State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu congratulated the President […]Continue Reading

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Osogbo Magistrate Court Remands Six for Alleged Desecration of Shrine

Web News 14 September 2020 1033 0

A chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the remand of six persons for alleged conspiracy, indecent act and malicious damage of property at the Osun- Osogbo shrine. The accused persons are Tobiloba Isaac Jolaoso 27, Ladiva Aije 22, Juliet Semion 24, Ahmed Olasunkanmi 23, Adeniran Eritosin 29, and Tunde Jimoh 27. Police prosecutor, […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti House of Assembly Reviews Law for Improved Justice Administration

Web News 1 September 2020 596 0

Ekiti State House of Assembly has received the reviewed version of the Ekiti State laws for further scrutiny. The laws which were worked on by the Ministry of Justice was presented to the House by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Olawale Fapounda. Presenting the document, Mr Fapounda explained that the review […]Continue Reading