10 h. ago Businessman Threatens Lawsuit Against EFCC For Declaring Him Wanted

An international businessman, Rabiu Auwalu Tijjani, has threatened to drag the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to court for allegedly damaging his name by declaring him wanted for money laundering, which he described as a false accusation. Auwalu, in a statement, said that the bone of contention leading to EFCC’s action, was a legally […]

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15 h. ago Evicted Palace Officials Drag Emir Sanusi, Others To Court Over Alleged Forceful Eviction

A group of nine palace officials have sued the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and 12 others over what they described as their illegal eviction and the destruction of their ancestral homes within the Kano palace premises. The suit, filed before the High Court of Justice, Bichi Judicial Division, is being presided over […]

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31 h. ago Plateau Court Remands 20 Suspects For Allegedly Killing 13 Wedding Guests

No fewer than 20 suspects who allegedly participated in the killing of 13 wedding guests in Mangun, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have been remanded in custodial centre. They were arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, causing grievous bodily harm, and culpable homicide. The prosecution team led by Samuel Ikutanwa, […] The post Plateau Court Remands 20 Suspects For Allegedly Killing 13 Wedding Guests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago 20 suspects plead not guilty in Plateau mob killing, remanded in custody

A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos has ordered the remand of twenty suspects alleged to be involved in read more 20 suspects plead not guilty in Plateau mob killing, remanded in custody

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34 h. ago Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty To Fresh Assault Allegations in UK

American R&B singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty on Friday in a United Kingdom court to new charges linked to an alleged nightclub fight in London in 2023. Supporters of the singer, currently on an international tour, filled the public gallery at Southwark Crown Court in London. At the conclusion of the hearing, Brown—known for […] The post Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty To Fresh Assault Allegations in UK appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago I developed high blood pressure after I discovered my husband had another wife — Wife

Tribune Online I developed high blood pressure after I discovered my husband had another wife — Wife Please, don’t dissolve our marriage — Husband THE Matero Local Court in Zambia, has heard that a man allegedly connived with his family to lie to his second wife that he was single. According to Zambia Observer, Linda Mulenga, 30, giving evidence in the case where her husband, Lameck Mwale, 39, sued her for reconciliation, […] I developed high blood pressure after I discovered my husband had another wife — Wife Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering

Tribune Online Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the remand of a businessman, Bayo Adelore, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over his alleged involvement in a ₦1 billion fraud. Businessman arraigned, remanded over alleged money laundering Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs

Tribune Online Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs The Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command said it has set up a panel to investigate the circumstances that led to the armed clash between supporters of the 15th  Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero and the 16th Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, in Kano on Sunday. The spokesperson of the Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said […] Police begin investigation on fracas between Kano’s opposing emirs Tribune Online

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3 d. ago EFCC Files $443,371 Theft Charge Against Mercy Chinwo’s Former Manager

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count theft charge against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. The EFCC is accusing Onyedikachukwu of allegedly stealing $443,371 from Chinwo and another gospel artist, Judith Kanayo, also known as Judikay. Onyedikachukwu […]

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3 d. ago Lawyer Files Contempt Suit Against IGP Over Alleged Violation Of Court Order

An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Yahuza Maharaz, has filed a contempt proceedings against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Alhaji Isah Yusuf-Musa, and two others over alleged disregard for a valid court order. A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting Bwari and presided over by Justice Mohammed Madugu, had on June 25 issued an […]

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4 d. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the state Police Command  to investigate and persecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi. The groups, which came as coalition, also urged the police to recover assets belonging to them and […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, groups task police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Some civic groups operating in Kano State have appealed to the Police Command in the state to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators of the attack on the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The groups, which came as a coalition, also urged the police to recover assets […] The post Investigate, prosecute attackers of Sanusi’s palace, civic groups urge Nigeria police appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court

Tribune Online Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court The Nigerian Police has preferred a 26-count charge against a Nigerian lawyer, Abu Arome, and three Ghanaians... Alleged forgery: Police drag Nigerian lawyer, firm, three Ghanaians to Court Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom Oil Producing Communities in Delta State have accused some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) of allegedly compromising the Supreme Court ordered electoral wards delineation in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.  Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Tekedor/Kusimi Community, also […] The post Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Supporters’ Clash At Emir Sanusi’s Palace

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Clash By Supporters of Rival Kano ‘Emirs’

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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5 d. ago Emir Sanusi accuses Bayero’s supporters of invading, vandalising property in his palace

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The 15th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi 11 has accused the supporters of his rival. Aminu Ado Bayero of invading and vandalising valuables in his palace. A statement signed by Sadam Yakasai for Sanusi’s emirate palace media crew,  said the attack was effected on Sunday, while the monarch (Sanusi) was out […] The post Emir Sanusi accuses Bayero’s supporters of invading, vandalising property in his palace appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide

Tribune Online Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide The Chief Magistrate Court number two has ordered the remand of four suspects for... Niger: Court remands four suspects for alleged culpable homicide Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts

Tribune Online Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tapa has granted an interim injunction restraining prominent real estate mogul, Kennedy Okonkwo; his company, Capital Gardens Limited; and media personality, Azuka Francisca Ogujiuba, from publishing or republishing allegedly libellous statements against Ikenna Jideofor and Adewale Oladapo. The court, presided over by Justice T.B. Sunmonu issued the 14-day […] Court orders real estate mogul, blogger to retract defamatory social media posts Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Kano Emirate Tussle: My Palace Gate Breached By Bayero’s Supporters – Emir Sanusi

The Kano emirate crisis took a new turn at the weekend after the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, accused supporters of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, of attacking his palace and removing one of the  gates. The alleged attack occurred at the Kofar-Kudu palace, the residence of Emir […]

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