Lagos State Government yesterday lifted its ban on the use of the hijab on uniforms in schools. This was contained in a circular, signed by A.O Olukoya for Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, entitled “Re-The Use of Hijab in Lagos State Public Schools.” The circular reads: “Since the case of the use of hijab i n Lagos State is still pending in ...
November, 2018
September, 2017
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20 September
NOW NOW NEWS ! Court strikes out fraud charge in Diezani’s name
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, struck out one of the nine counts of $1.6bn crude oil fraud instituted against businessman, Jide Omokore, and five others. Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, in a ruling, struck out the eighth count after hearing an application by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Allison-Madueke, who had alleged that she was indicted ...
May, 2016
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28 May
Court orders Alamieyeseigha’s wife to vacate property
Alamieyeseigha and his wife, Margaret are enmeshed in several cases of alleged land grabbing, including a dispute involving a choice parcel of land located at the Government Reserved Area layout along Otiotio Road in Yenagoa metropolis.He was said to have used power and connection to grab and retain,but he is no more. .-Onome Jackson The Court of Appeal sitting in ...
March, 2016
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25 March
Again, CCT Okays Jurisdiction For Saraki’s Trial
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday dismissed the motion by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, seeking to quash the 13 counts of false and anticipatory asset declaration preferred against him. The Danladi Umar-led tribunal resolved all the issues raised by the Senate President against him and affirmed that it had jurisdiction to hear the case. Umar, who read ...
December, 2015
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9 December
Court Adjourns Dasuki’s Case Till January 2016
The former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) who is standing trial over allegations of illegal possession of arms before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has filed a Preliminary Objection challenging the application by the Federal Government to revoke the bail earlier granted to him by the court. He claimed that the Federal Government move was in ...
November, 2015
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18 November
Reason For Dasuki’s “Persecution” Unveiled – His Shocking Monumental Corruption Revealed!
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received the interim report of the 13-man committee set up by the Office of the National Security Adviser to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the Armed Forces and Defence sector from 2007 to date with a directive that all indicted persons be arrested and brought to book. According to a statement on ...
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9 November
8 Killed, 30 Injured Over Alhassan’s Victory In Taraba
Tension heightened in Taraba State yesterday over the sack of Governor Dairus Ishaku by a tribunal last Saturday as eight people were killed and 30 were injured when violence broke out in Wukari kingdom. The Election Petition Tribunal said Governor Ishaku was not validly elected in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in its primaries. It gave the victory to minister-designate ...
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6 November
Incredible Drama At Saraki’s Trial, Adjourn Till Nov 19
Twenty-six lawyers representing Senate President Bukola Saraki, who is standing a 13-count trial for false declaration of assets, walked out on the judges of the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, on Thursday. The walkout thwarted the scheduled continuation of the trial by the lead prosecuting counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), who said at the beginning of the hearing on ...
September, 2015
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22 September
7 Signs That Indicate End Of The Road For Saraki Today!
As he appears before code of conduct Tribunal today he is making history as first Senate President to be docked for criminal offences. He cannot come back unscratched. Reasons: 1. The legal drama, arrest warrant and unwillingness to appear has spoil his case, if any. 2. Forces against him are legion since he maneuvered himself to Senate Presidency. ...