8 h. ago US Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Deploy National Guard To Chicago

The United States Supreme Court, on Tuesday, blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, marking a significant setback for the White House amid ongoing tensions over federal authority in domestic law enforcement. In an unsigned order, the Court ruled that the administration […]

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11 h. ago Eko DisCo prosecutes Ikoyi vandals as courts hand down jail terms

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has secured multiple convictions against individuals involved in the vandalism of its electricity infrastructure read more Eko DisCo prosecutes Ikoyi vandals as courts hand down jail terms

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11 h. ago Lagos: Court sentences two lab operators for producing illegal synthetic drugs

The court granted both convicts an option of a N10 million fine each...

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14 h. ago Lagos man gets 13 months community service for illegal waste dumping

A Lagos court sentenced a man to 13 months of community service for illegal waste dumping, highlighting the state’s strict zero-tolerance policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-man-gets-13-months-community-service-for-illegal-waste-dumping/

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17 h. ago Autonomy battle: LGs demand direct funds as states receive N7.43tn

LGs and NULGE back Tinubu’s push for direct funding, enforcing LG financial autonomy after a Supreme Court ruling. States still control N7.43tn in funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/autonomy-battle-lgs-demand-direct-funds-as-states-receive-n7-43tn/

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19 h. ago Awujale stool: Fuji legend, Wasiu Ayinde, withdraws suit to stop process 

Ayinde prayed the Court to record the discontinuance of the suit and make orders as it deems fit.

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22 h. ago Awujale: Court rejects Wasiu Ayinde’s application to stop process

Fixes Jan 14 for hearing AN Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has rejected an application filed by Fuji artiste Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), seeking an order of interim injunction restraining Governor Dapo Abiodun, Fusengbuwa Ruling House and four others from taking further steps in the installation process of the next Awujale of […]

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28 h. ago Leadership Tussle: Stop Distorting S’Court Judgement, Social Democratic Party Chairmen Warn

The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned some members of the party against peddling misinformation on the outcome of the recent Supreme Court judgment concerning the party. The party stated that the recent Supreme Court judgment had nothing to do with SDP’s national leadership structure, legitimacy or authority. Recall […]

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32 h. ago Court, Not President, Has Power To Label Terrorist Groups – Adamu

He expressed concern that if the power to designate terrorist groups were to reside with the executive, it could be politicized, posing a danger to democracy. The post Court, Not President, Has Power To Label Terrorist Groups – Adamu appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago Swiss Court To Hear Landmark Climate Case Against Cement Giant

The case is part of a wider international movement seeking to hold major companies responsible for climate damage that imperils millions. The post Swiss Court To Hear Landmark Climate Case Against Cement Giant appeared first on Channels Television.

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42 h. ago Two jailed over Plateau education university certificate forgery

Two men have been sentenced to one and a half years imprisonment each for forging certificates of the Federal University read more Two jailed over Plateau education university certificate forgery

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46 h. ago Akpabio seeks Supreme Court review of Appeal court decision on Natasha Akpoti’s suspension 

Godswill Akpabio, Senate President has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a ruling of the Court of Appeal in a read more Akpabio seeks Supreme Court review of Appeal court decision on Natasha Akpoti’s suspension 

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52 h. ago S’African court remands four cops for Nigerian motorist killing

A South African court has remanded four traffic police officers accused of the killing of Nigerian motorist Osinakachukwu Onu. They were denied bail. Read More: https://punchng.com/safrican-court-remands-four-cops-for-nigerian-motorist-killing/

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52 h. ago PDP crisis: Turaki bloc seeks court order to unseal secretariat

Amid the ongoing PDP crisis, the Kabiru Turaki-led faction has filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to compel the police to unseal its headquarters. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-crisis-turaki-bloc-seeks-court-order-to-unseal-secretariat/

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60 h. ago Bayelsa Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing Girlfriend Over N50,000

A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Joseph Fekala, to death by hanging for the murder of his 25-year-old girlfriend, Kate Oguoh. Fekala was arrested in July 2022 after he killed Kate during an argument over N50,000 she had earlier given to him. The incident happened in Okaka, Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State […]

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2 d. ago How Supreme Court ruling on Rivers’ emergency rule rewrites Nigeria’s federalism

Strengthens centre, further weakens states In a landmark ruling with far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s federal structure, the Supreme Court recently read more How Supreme Court ruling on Rivers’ emergency rule rewrites Nigeria’s federalism

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3 d. ago Tens Of Thousands Attend Funeral Of Slain Bangladesh Student Leader

He was shot by masked gunmen last week while leaving a mosque in Dhaka, and died in a hospital in Singapore on Thursday. The post Tens Of Thousands Attend Funeral Of Slain Bangladesh Student Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago LG funds: Tinubu threatens Executive Order to enforce Supreme Court judgment

BARELY 24 hours after his appeal to governors to comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court and remove their grip on local government statutory allocations, President Bola Tinubu has threatened to invoke an Executive Order to ensure compliance with the judgment of the Supreme Court. Tinubu issued the threat on Friday night while speaking […]

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3 d. ago My wife dented my image, took our marital crises to radio stations — Husband

•He ran away from home after I was delivered of twins —Wife Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has ruled that a couple, Folaji and Ifedayo should go their different ways after it pronounced their marriage dissolved. The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo, who gave the judgment, stated that this was […]

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4 d. ago Court rejects bid to halt David Mark–led ADC’s convention, congresses

A Federal High Court rejected an ex parte motion to stop the David Mark-led ADC’s convention, citing the need for a fair hearing. Learn more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-rejects-bid-to-halt-david-mark-led-adcs-convention-congresses/

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