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Rights

March 13, 2023

FG arraigns Abuja property developer for electricity theft

The defendant was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on alleged tampering and interfering with electricity fittings, metres and appliances.

Prepaid meters
March 13, 2023

Court remands unemployed cultist for unlawful possession of pistol

The defendant, a resident at Mile 12, Lagos, is facing three-count charge of conspiracy, possession of firearms and belonging to an unlawful society.

Court room used to illustrate the story
March 13, 2023

Osun Guber: Appeal Court reserves judgement in Gov. Adeleke’s suit

Mr Ademola Adeleke is appealing an election petition tribunal judgement that invalidated his election as governor of Osun State.

Ademola Adeleke and Gboyega Oyetola
March 13, 2023

Man docked for allegedly trafficking in cocaine

James Nzewesi was on Monday docked at a Federal High Court in Lagos for being in possession of 19 grammes of Cocaine.

cocaine used to illustrate the story
March 12, 2023

Court grants Bauchi PDP, NNPP candidates leave to inspect election materials

In giving the order, a three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, said the applicants application had merit.

PDP and NNPP
March 10, 2023

Murder: Court restrains police from arresting Ebonyi APGA guber candidate

The APGA’s Benard Odoh is being accused of involvement in the murder of the Umuezeokoha traditional ruler, Igboke Ewa.

Benard Odoh
March 10, 2023

Court grants Bauchi APC candidates leave to inspect election materials 

The election tribunal granted the leave to Kani Faggo, who contested and lost the Shira/Giade Federal Constituency at the February 25 NASS election.

Election materials
March 10, 2023

NBC issues ‘last warning’ to shut down ‘unpatriotic’ TV, radio stations

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has vowed to shut down broadcast stations whose activities can undermine peaceful co-existence

NBC
March 9, 2023

UNHCR says UK’s draft migrant bill is ‘asylum ban’

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says the draft migrant legislation proposed by the British government will result in a de facto “asylum ban.”

Migrants' boat
March 9, 2023

Senior Nigerian lawyer Pius Akubo rejects appointment to Tinubu’s legal team

“In the circumstance and for personal reasons, I hereby decline the said appointment.”

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Pius Akubo