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Trial of Chidinma Ojukwu in Ataga murder case stalled by NLC strike

The murder trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged suspect in the case involving Usifo Ataga, CEO of Super TV, faced a setback on Tuesday as her absence in court halted the proceedings. Charged with murder, theft, and forgery, Ojukwu, along with her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and Adedapo Quadri, were to appear at the Lagos High Read More…

Crime Professional malpractice

Former UNICAL law dean’s prosecution urged

“Speedy trial essential in sexual harassment case,” says ex-prosecutor A former prosecutor, Mr Nkereuwem Abraham, is advocating for the swift prosecution of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), who faces accusations of sexual harassment from law students. Ndifon was apprehended by the Department of Read More…

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Emefiele granted bail by court

In a significant legal development, the embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by the Federal Capital Territory High Court. Justice Olukayode Adeniyi made this ruling based on Emefiele’s application for the enhancement of his fundamental rights. Justice Adeniyi, in his ruling, expressed concern over the prolonged detention of Emefiele, stating, Read More…

Crime Homicide Metro

Mohbad’s widow recounts strained relationship with father-in-law

Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that her relationship with her father-in-law, Mr. Joseph Aloba, took a turn for the worse following the birth of her son, Liam. Testifying at the coroner’s inquest into her husband’s death, Omowunmi narrated how her father-in-law’s anger towards her stemmed Read More…

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Justice orders EFCC to release or produce Emefiele

Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of an FCT High Court issued an order on Thursday directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately release the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, or bring him before the court on November 6. The order was given following the court’s consideration Read More…

Crime Metro Vandalism

Nigerian Navy halts fuel thieves targetting pipeline in Lagos

“Fuel thieves targeting pipelines in Lagos were thwarted by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT,” announced Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, the Commander of NNS BEECROFT. In a statement conveyed by Sub.-Lt. Happiness Collins, Oguntuga disclosed that the siphoning of petrol from an NNPCL pipeline at Atlas Cove, Lagos, was successfully disrupted on Wednesday. This operation was Read More…

Crime Metro Rape

Man testifies against pastor in sexual assault case

In an Ikeja High Court, a middle-aged man, Chigozie Emmanuel, has testified against his pastor, Elijah Emenandy, who faces charges of sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault. Emmanuel alleged that the pastor introduced him to explicit content, masturbation, and anal sex in his church office. Emmanuel, led in evidence by Lagos State counsel, Mr. Read More…

Cybercrime Metro

Naira Marley’s cyber crime trial further adjourned to November

The trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, facing cybercrime charges at the Federal High Court in Lagos, has been adjourned once again. Justice Nicholas Oweibo set the new trial dates for November 13 and 30 due to the defendant’s absence in court. Naira Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic Read More…

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Former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, arrested by EFCC after DSS detention

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, into custody shortly after his release from Department of State Services (DSS) detention, according to reports. Emefiele is currently undergoing interrogation at the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja. Sources suggest that the anti-graft agency is investigating Emefiele over Read More…