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January 17, 2023

Court stops Lagos from taking over section of Mile 12 Market

The judge adjourned the case until Thursday for further hearing.

MILE 12 MARKET, LAGOS JUSTICE COMMISSIONER MOYOSORE ONIGBANJO
January 17, 2023

Niger Assembly summons pension bosses over non-payment of gratuities

The lawmaker pointed out that monthly pensions had continued to rise from N150 million to more than N500 million.

Niger House of Assembly
January 17, 2023

Court to hear settlement report in ex-Abia chief judge’s suit March 1

Before adjourning the matter, the judge stated her displeasure at the suit’s pace and that she was the third judge to preside over the case.

Former chief judge of Abia, Kalu Amah
January 17, 2023

Court remands man for defiling eight-year-old girl

On Tuesday, the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court remanded a 51-year-old man Sulaimon Gbadamosi, in Kirikiri Prison custody for defiling an eight-year-old girl.

Court symbol used to tell the story
January 17, 2023

One per cent rich people control two-thirds of global wealth: Oxfam

According to Oxfam, there are currently at least 1.7 billion workers in nations where wages are not keeping up with inflation

BILLIONAIRES and BEGGARS
January 16, 2023

UNESCO says number of murdered journalists rising

After several years of consecutive decline, the number of journalists killed worldwide rose to 86 last year from 55 in 2021.

JOURNALISTS, UNESCO
January 16, 2023

Actor allegedly stabs neighbour to death over N1,000 electricity bill

“We tried to retrieve the knife, but it is not in our possession because the defendant threw it away after he used it.”

POLICE COMMISSIONER, PREPAID METER
January 16, 2023

Court restrains Abduljalil Balewa from parading as late PM Abubakar Balewa’s son

Mukhtar, Saddik and Umar, children of the late prime minister, filed a suit before Justice Peter Kekemeke, claiming that Mr Abduljalil was not their brother.

Dr Abuduljalil Balewa, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
January 16, 2023

UK moves to give police more powers to clamp down on protesters

The United Kingdom is proposing a legislative amendment to expand police powers, increasing their authority to clamp down on protests.

UK Metropolitan Police
January 16, 2023

Bolanle Raheem: Alleged killer cop Drambi pleads not guilty in court 

Mr Vandi is facing one-count charge of unlawful killing. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.

ASP Drambi Vandi