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June 21, 2023

National Industrial Court begins annual vacation July 31

The announcement, made in a circular on Wednesday in Abuja, was signed by the court president, Justice Benedict Kanyip.

National Industrial Court
June 21, 2023

Absence of FG’s lawyer stalls bandits negotiator Tukur Mamu’s trial

Mr Mamu, a former bandits’ negotiator, was, on March 21, arraigned by the office of the attorney-general of the federation on 10 counts bordering on terrorism financing.

Tukur Mamu
June 21, 2023

Lawyers’ conduct alarming; they’re bad example, says Lagos chief judge

Lagos chief judge Kazeem Alogba has expressed concern over the conduct of lawyers, excoriating them for being bad examples.

Lagos chief judge Kazeem Alogba and NBA president Yakubu Maikyau
June 21, 2023

FG begs development partners to support data collation on widows

“Nigeria is appealing to the development partners to provide database on widows nationwide.”

Widows
June 20, 2023

60-year-old pastor remanded over serial rape of 13-year-old

Mr Orji pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him.

A rape victim used to illustrate the story
June 20, 2023

Man gets life sentence for raping lover

Justice Rahmon Oshsodi found Mr Ibrahim guilty of having sexual intercourse with his girlfriend without her consent.

Rape victim and Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court
June 20, 2023

SSS Detention: Court to rule July 13 in Emefiele’s rights enforcement suit

Justice Hamza Muazu fixed the date after listening to submissions made by parties in the matter.

EMEFIELE ARRESTED BY SSS
June 20, 2023

Bauchi man arrested for setting girl ablaze over alleged witchcraft

Hamza Umar has been arrested by the police in Bauchi after he poured kerosene on a girl and set her ablaze for alleged witchcraft.

Bauchi Commissioner of Police, Umar Sanda
June 20, 2023

Suspended UNILAG student activist Adeyeye Olorunfemi finally graduates after seven years

Adeyeye Olorunfemi, a student activist suspended from the University of Lagos for four semesters in 2016, has finally graduated after seven years.

Adeyeye Olorunfemi
June 20, 2023

Customs: Donkey dealers demand compensation as NAQS destroys meats

The NAQS has since destroyed 414 sacks of meat, valued at N200 million, impounded by the customs in Kebbi on May 19.

Donkey dealers