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February 7, 2023

Lawyers protest, boycott courts for three days over killings in Imo

The lawyers were protesting the killing of Nnaemeka Ugboma, chairman, Customary Court, Ejemekwuru in the Oguta LGA, on February 2, while presiding over a case.

Nigerian Bar Association
February 7, 2023

Retired police officers ask court to commit IGP to prison for contempt

The retired police officers had approached the National Industrial Court to contest their forceful retirement from the Force.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali
February 7, 2023

Court acquits Jide Omokore of $1.6 billion fraud

The court, however, convicted Mr Omokore’s co-accused, Victor Briggs and Abiye Membere, for official corruption.

Jide Omokore and Diezani Allison-Madueke
February 7, 2023

British policeman gets life imprisonment for 71 sexual crimes, including 48 rapes

Known by colleagues as “Bastard Dave”, disgraced police officer David Carrick will serve at least 30 years behind bars, a British judge ruled on Tuesday.

David Carrick
February 7, 2023

One shot dead as protests over fuel, naira scarcity rock Abeokuta

The gatherings were largely peaceful until the arrival of police officers who killed a protester and injured several others.

Protest in Abeokuta
February 7, 2023

Student accused of fraud tells court he was threatened by EFCC officials to write statement

The student also said that when he was picked up by EFCC officials, he was denied right to his lawyer.

EFCC operatives
February 7, 2023

NHRC inaugurates panel to investigate Nigerian Army’s forced abortion programme

Reuters accused the military of being involved in the massacre of children and other sexual and gender based violence.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
February 7, 2023

EFCC arraigns Kaduna man over N10 million fraud

The accused was granted N3 million bail by the judge, with two sureties in like sum.

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story
February 7, 2023

Police arraign woman for stealing employer’s N2.3 million

The suspect was granted N200,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.

Court
February 7, 2023

Gombe to pay retirees N1.3 billion gratuities: Gov Yahaya

The governor blamed the gratuity arrears on his predecessors.