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Court Summons Godwin Emefiele Over $53m Judgment Debt

Court Summons Godwin Emefiele Over $53m Judgment Debt

Spread the love          The Federal High Court in Abuja has again summoned Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over a $53 million judgement debt arising from the Paris Club refunds. Inyang Ekwo,…

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Court Sentences 19 Internet Fraudsters To Prison in Benin

Court Sentences 19 Internet Fraudsters To Prison in Benin

Spread the love          Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Itsueli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, convicted and sentenced 19 Internet fraudsters to prison for fraud. The convicts are…

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Alleged N1.35bn Fraud: Appeal Court Reserves Ruling in Sule Lamido’s No Case Submission

Alleged N1.35bn Fraud: Appeal Court Reserves Ruling in Sule Lamido’s No Case Submission

Spread the love          The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved ruling in the appeal by a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, challenging the decision of the Federal High Court dismissing his…

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Court Orders Remand Of Former Ekiti Speaker, One Other

Court Orders Remand Of Former Ekiti Speaker, One Other

Spread the love          Dele Olugbemi, a former speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, and Tajero Adebayo were both given orders to be remanded in the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Center in connection with offences including attempted murder…

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Alleged N6.9bn Fraud: Court Grants Fayose Permission To Travel Abroad For Medicals

Alleged N6.9bn Fraud: Court Grants Fayose Permission To Travel Abroad For Medicals

Spread the love          Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has been given permission by the Federal High Court in Lagos to receive medical treatment overseas. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) did not object, thus…

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Air Peace Sues NLC, TUC Over Flights Disruptions, Seeks N1.7bn In Damages

Air Peace Sues NLC, TUC Over Flights Disruptions, Seeks N1.7bn In Damages

Spread the love          The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have been sued by a private Nigerian airline, Air Peace Ltd, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly interfering…

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NYSC Replies To Mbah’s Suit, Provides Court With Evidence Against Governor

NYSC Replies To Mbah’s Suit, Provides Court With Evidence Against Governor

Spread the love          The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has replied to the suit brought against it by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, over his controversial discharge certificate. They submitted to the court documentary…

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Court Strikes Out FCT Residents Suit V Tinubu for Lack of Merit

Court Strikes Out FCT Residents Suit V Tinubu for Lack of Merit

Spread the love          The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out the suit filed by 5 residents of the FCT seeking to stop the 2023 presidential inauguration. The 5 residents – Anyaegbunam Okoye, David…

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Court Restrains EFCC, DSS from Arresting Former Governor Ahead of National Assembly Inauguration

Court Restrains EFCC, DSS from Arresting Former Governor Ahead of National Assembly Inauguration

Spread the love          Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from detaining former Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, for alleged corruption. The commission arrested the…

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EFCC To Appeal Oronsaye’s Acquittal In N2bn Fraud Trial

EFCC To Appeal Oronsaye’s Acquittal In N2bn Fraud Trial

Spread the love          The former head of the federation’s civil service, Mr. Stephen Oronsaye, was acquitted of all allegations of money laundering by the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

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