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By, Joke Thomas When a passenger’s dignity is stripped mid-flight, the damage goes far beyond one viral video. On a recent Ibom Air flight, a quiet dispute over a phone’s airplane mode spiraled into one of the most humiliating passenger experiences in Nigerian aviation history. Comfort Emmason a paying passenger with no record of disruption — was ordered by crew ...
Court Cases
August, 2025
July, 2025
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23 July
I’m Vindicated, Says Onasanya as Court Throws Out Loan Controversy Case
By, Biola Davies Former Group Managing Director of FirstBank Nigeria, Dr Olabisi Onasanya, has said he is now vindicated after the Federal High Court in Lagos struck out the controversial loan-related case involving his name. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Wednesday, July 23,2025 struck out the case after the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial ...
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8 July
Ladoja battles late Ajimobi to be Olubadan, says, I’m destined
By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa That Chief Ladoja is now positioned as the natural successor, to the stool of Olubadan would not be so if the review of Olubadan Chieftancy tradition by late Ajimobi had sailed through. In 2027, Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State and the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, on a Tuesday, August 26th noted that incumbent Governor Abiola ...
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8 July
ADC members Ask Court To Sack Interim Leaders; Mark, Aregbe, Bolaji
By, Joke Thomas Three aggrieved members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking it to sack the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the party. The plaintiffs- Adeyemi Emmanuel, Ayodeji Victor Tolu and Haruna Ismaila- further challenged the membership of Senator Mark and others who were appointed as interim leaders of the ...
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4 July
Court orders Senate to recall Natasha
By, Onome Jackson A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, ordering her immediate recall to the Red Chamber. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment, described the duration of the suspension as “excessive” and without a clear legal foundation. According to the ...
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4 July
Court Says Sen. Natasha guilty of contempt, fines her N5m
By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the power of the Senate to discipline any member for unethical conduct. Justice Binta Nyako, in a judgement on Friday, held that under the Senate Rules, “the Senate President is empowered to allocate seats for members and such a member is only allowed to speak from the seat allocated ...
June, 2025
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26 June
Gospel singer, Ajayi to die by hanging for NYSC’s Salome Murder
By, Joke Thomas The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of a National Youth Service Corps member, Salome Adaidu. Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of killing and dismembering Adaidu. On Sunday, January 12, 2025, Oluwatimileyin, a gospel singer, fitness enthusiast, and content creator who motivates his followers on ...
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25 June
Peter Obi cries out over Brother’s Factory demolition
By, Emeka Echewodor Labour Party 2023 presidential flag bearer, Peter Gregory Obi is in pains over demolition of his brother’s 15 year old factory in Lagos State. According to him it was demolished without recourse to due process. Sources however mentioned to YOUNEWS that Peter Obi’s brother was duely notified. “There was even court injunction. You cannot put something on ...
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18 June
Iwuanyanwu’s Will bans wife from remarrying
By, Joke Thomas The late elder statesman and former Ohanaeze Ndigbo President -General, Chief (Engr. Dr. ) Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has left behind a final Will that bans his wife, Lolo Frances from remarrying. The document, released on June 16, 2025, and managed by Will administrator Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), outlines how the respected businessman and politician’s wealth is divided among ...
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9 June
Sanusi, Bayero hold parallel Eid prayers in Kano
By, Ahmed Ciroma Division in Royal leadership at Kano created a parallel prayer sessions, on Friday.. The 15th and 16th Emirs of Kano—Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II – led separate Eid congregations at different locations. Ado Bayero, who was deposed and later reinstated through a controversial court order, observed his prayers at the Nassarawa mini palace. ...
