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June 28, 2022

Oyo ‘ritualist’ arraigned for unlawful possession of human flesh, bones

The prosecution said 38-year-old Jamiu Yekinni was on his way to Ogun State for money ritual purposes when he was arrested by federal highway patrol.

Gavel
June 28, 2022

Court remands hunter for attempting to kill his neighbour’s son

The hunter was said to have hit his neighbour’s son on the head and buttocks with a machete after the victim hit his dog’s leg with a stick.

Court symbol used to tell the story
June 28, 2022

VIO officers banned from removing vehicle number plates

“The ban is in line with the world’s best traffic regulation practices,” the VIO official stated.

VIO officials used to illustrate the story
June 28, 2022

Human Trafficking: FG investigates Ekweremadu’s alleged victim’s data privacy breach 

“NDPR prohibits the processing of personal data without the informed consent or other lawful bases known to law.”

Ike Ekweremadu and Nwanneka Ekeremadu
June 28, 2022

Nnamdi Kanu can’t go on bail, court rules

“If the defendant is dissatisfactory, he has the Appeal Court to go to. This application is accordingly dismissed.”

Nnamdi Kanu
June 28, 2022

Morocco prosecutes 65 migrants after Melilla tragedy

The African Union voiced shock at what it called the violent treatment of migrants leading to deaths and injuries. Morocco and Spain have denied using excessive force.

Migrants
June 28, 2022

Katsina bandits sacked 20,000 villagers; women, children dying in camp: Community Leader

“At least, 23 women and children have died at the camp within four months, either as a result of hypertension or depression.”

President Muhammadu Buhari, Katsina Governor Aminu Masari and IDPs
June 27, 2022

Four armed robbers to die by hanging in Ekiti

The men were said to have on June 7, 2018, robbed one Ibrahim Isiaka of his phone and N1500 while armed with guns and knives, and murdered one Muhammed Sanusi.

Death By Hanging
June 27, 2022

Buhari showers tainted ex-CJN Tanko with encomium, bestows him with GCON

The president said the award of GCON was for Mr Tanko’s “contributions to Nigeria’s Judiciary, the strengthening of our democracy and national development.”

Ex CJN Tanko Muhammed with President Muhammadu Buhari
June 27, 2022

Ekiti man bags one month jail term for stealing catfish

The Chief Magistrate gave the convict an option of N10,000 fine on count one and N20,000 on count two, which are to run concurrently.

Cat fish