19 h. ago JUST IN: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Prison

Prosecutors had sought 11 years behind bars for Combs, but Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a 50-month sentence after an emotional daylong court hearing. The post JUST IN: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Prison appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Prison

Prosecutors had sought 11 years behind bars for Combs, but Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a 50-month sentence after an emotional daylong court hearing. The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Prison appeared first on Channels Television.

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39 h. ago Property dispute: Court adjourns suit against Iyabo Obasanjo, others

The Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, fixed November 6 to hear a suit filed against Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and others in an Abuja property dispute. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the date after counsel for the plaintiffs, Abniyilo Na’allah, sought an adjournment following inability to serve the defendants in the suit. Upon resumed hearing, only […] The post Property dispute: Court adjourns suit against Iyabo Obasanjo, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Court to hear defamation suit against Emir of Zazzau over RFI interview

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The controversy surrounding the 2020 succession to the Zazzau throne has taken a legal turn, as members of the royal family have dragged the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, before the Kaduna State High Court over remarks made in a recent interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI). Dr. Nasiru […] The post Court to hear defamation suit against Emir of Zazzau over RFI interview appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Court orders remand of $12,400 fraud suspect to Kuje prison over disputed guilty plea

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Mohammed Saliu at Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the hearing read more Court orders remand of $12,400 fraud suspect to Kuje prison over disputed guilty plea

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6 d. ago Still on Fubara’s suspension: Is Supreme Court enabling constitutional violations?

Tribune Online Still on Fubara’s suspension: Is Supreme Court enabling constitutional violations? Nearly six months since 11 governors instituted a suit against the Tinubu administration for suspending democratically elected officials in Rivers State, the Supreme Court has yet to schedule a hearing for the case. In this piece, PHILIP IBITOYE examines the constitutional and democratic implications of the apex court’s failure to decide the case until the […] Still on Fubara’s suspension: Is Supreme Court enabling constitutional violations? Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Soldier Dismissed For Murder, Armed Robbery Sentenced To Death In Akwa Ibom

A soldier, Corporal Stephen Iweh, who was attached to 6 Battalion, Ibagwa, Abak local government area of Akwa Ibom State and dismissed for murder and armed Robbery about four years ago has been sentenced to death by hanging. The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, the capital and presided over by Justice Bassey […]

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7 d. ago Establish Special Courts For Corruption Cases, Gov Sule Tells NASS

He emphasised that creating a special court would speed up the hearing and determination of corruption cases. The post Establish Special Courts For Corruption Cases, Gov Sule Tells NASS appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Court shifts NBM’s fundamental rights enforcement case to Nov 26

Tribune Online Court shifts NBM’s fundamental rights enforcement case to Nov 26 The Benin Judicial Division of the Federal High Court has fixed November 26 to hear the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa against the Edo State Government. Court shifts NBM’s fundamental rights enforcement case to Nov 26 Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Blasphemy Case: Supreme court hears Kano singer’s death sentence appeal

The Supreme Court has begun hearing the appeal of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a Kano-based singer sentenced to death by hanging over read more Blasphemy Case: Supreme court hears Kano singer’s death sentence appeal

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8 d. ago Age falsification: Five former senior officials fail to appear in court

A scheduled court hearing in the ongoing age falsification case involving five former senior government officials was stalled on Thursday read more Age falsification: Five former senior officials fail to appear in court

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1 week ago Trial Of Former NSA Dasuki Adjourned Again As Legal Battle Drags Into 10th Year

The decade-long trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd), on charges of unlawful possession of firearms, suffered another setback on Wednesday following the absence of a key prosecution witness. The case, being heard at the Federal High Court in Abuja, has repeatedly stalled despite earlier directives by the presiding judge, […] The post Trial Of Former NSA Dasuki Adjourned Again As Legal Battle Drags Into 10th Year appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Soldiers Sentenced To Death For Supplying Arms To Terrorists

A special court-martial of the Nigerian Army sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment and another to 15 years in jail for engaging in illegal arms deals in collaboration with police officers and terrorists. The trial, presided over by Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division […] The post Soldiers Sentenced To Death For Supplying Arms To Terrorists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Abuja: Court fixes October 9 to rule in N25m construction dispute

Tribune Online Abuja: Court fixes October 9 to rule in N25m construction dispute The case, which first came up for mention on February 11th, was adjourned to March 18 for hearing when all the parties were legally represented... Abuja: Court fixes October 9 to rule in N25m construction dispute Tribune Online

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1 week ago Court Fixes September 29 To Hear Suit On Withheld Osun LG Funds

The state government insisted that the case should be transferred back to Osogbo for appropriate hearing and determination of the suit. The post Court Fixes September 29 To Hear Suit On Withheld Osun LG Funds appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Court slates Sept 29 to hear Osun govt’s motion on withheld LG funds

Tribune Online Court slates Sept 29 to hear Osun govt’s motion on withheld LG funds The grouse of Adetumbi against the letter was that it was signed by a person who claimed to be the personal assistant to the Chief Judge.... Court slates Sept 29 to hear Osun govt’s motion on withheld LG funds Tribune Online

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1 week ago Osun LG Funds: Court Fixes September 29 To Hear Motion On Jurisdiction

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed September 29 for hearing on a motion by the Osun State Government challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear a suit against withheld local government fund in Abuja Division of the court. The state government insisted that since the vacation of the court came to […]

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1 week ago Days After Robbery Attack On Singer Lil Kesh In Lagos, Police Arrest Suspects In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two key suspects involved in a violent armed robbery and attempted murder incident that took place at Bera Estate, Chevron, Lagos State. According to a statement released on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the breakthrough came on September 11 when tactical operatives, acting on […]

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2 w. ago Supreme Court To Hear Appeal Of Kano Musician Sentenced To Death For Blasphemy

The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to hear the appeal of Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a young Sufi musician sentenced to death in 2020 by a Sharia court in Kano State over alleged blasphemy. The hearing is scheduled for September 25. Sharif-Aminu’s conviction stemmed from a song he shared on WhatsApp, which some individuals in his […] The post Supreme Court To Hear Appeal Of Kano Musician Sentenced To Death For Blasphemy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano Films Censorship Board Bans Public Debates Among Islamic Praise Singers

The Kano State Films And Video Censorship Board has officially banned all forms of public debates among praise singers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the state. The decision follows a heated debate between two prominent artists, Usman Mai Dubun Isa and Shehi Mai Tajul-Izzi, which surfaced online just 24 hours earlier. The board described the […] The post Kano Films Censorship Board Bans Public Debates Among Islamic Praise Singers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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