38 h. ago Cross River Lawmakers Sack LG Chair, Orders Fresh Poll In 30 Days

The Cross River State House of Assembly has sacked the chairman of Bekwarra local government area council, Theresa Ushie, over allegations of gross misconduct. The decision came after the House of Assembly adopted the report of its Committee on Judiciary and Public Petitions. Eight councillors from Bekwarra Legislative Council filed a petition on May 19, 2025, […]

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3 d. ago If allowed, Lagos Court’s judgment, on ARCON’s power, can cause major crisis in the advertising industry — Lekan Fadolapo, ARCON DG

The Director-General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr Lekan Fadolapo, speaks to Marketing Edge’s TV on the conflicting judgements from Lagos and Lokoja courts on the agency’s power to regulate outdoor -of -home advertising, in Nigeria, noting that divesting the agency of such powers, as pronounced by the Lagos court, would only throw the […]

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5 d. ago Court dissolves marriage, orders man to pay N30,000 per month for kids’ food

An Area Court at Centre-igboro, Ilorin, Kwara State,  has dissolved  the nine-year-old marriage between a  woman, Bilikis Abake and her husband, Kehinde Bintin, over claims of domestic violence. Delivering judgment, the presiding  judge, Mr Idris Etsu, held that the respondent, had sent a letter to the court through the bailiff, releasing his wife. Etsu, consequently, […]

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6 d. ago What appeal court ruling against VIO impounding vehicles mean for motorists

The court of appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld a judgment of the Federal High Court, which barred the Directorate read more What appeal court ruling against VIO impounding vehicles mean for motorists

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6 d. ago Osun withheld LG funds: Supreme Court delivers judgment today

Justice Uwani Aba’aji, who led a seven-member panel of Justices of the apex court, had in October reserved judgement in the matter to a date that would be communicated to parties after taking arguments from counsel to...

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7 d. ago Appeal Court Affirms Ban On Vehicle Inspection Office From Enforcing Traffic Laws

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, on Thursday, affirmed an earlier judgment banning the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from enforcing traffic laws, and awarded N1 million in damages to Abuja motorist Abubakar Marshal. The appellate court’s decision upholds the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had declared that the Directorate of […]

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7 d. ago UPDATED: Appeal Court affirms judgment barring VIO from stopping, impounding vehicles

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has affirmed the October 4, 2024 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (popularly known as VIO) from further stopping,

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7 d. ago Appeal Court Affirms Judgment Barring VIO From Stopping, Impounding Vehicles

Activist Abubakar Marshal took the matter to court after VIO officials stopped him at the Jabi District in Abuja on December 12, 2023 and confiscated his vehicle. The post Appeal Court Affirms Judgment Barring VIO From Stopping, Impounding Vehicles appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Appeal Court upholds judgment stopping VIOs from impounding vehicles, imposing fines

An Appeal Court has affirmed a judgment stopping VIOs from vehicle impoundment and fining motorists, ruling the actions unlawful and a rights violation. Read More: https://punchng.com/appeal-court-upholds-judgment-stopping-vios-from-impounding-vehicles-imposing-fines/

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7 d. ago Appeal Court affirms ruling barring VIO from seizing vehicles, fining motorists

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld the judgment that stopped the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and read more Appeal Court affirms ruling barring VIO from seizing vehicles, fining motorists

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7 d. ago BREAKING: Appeal Court affirms judgment barring VIO from stopping, impounding vehicles

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has affirmed the October 4, 2024 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (popularly known as VIO) from further stopping,

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7 d. ago EFCC appeals judgment ordering release of 27 seized properties

The EFCC has filed an appeal against a Federal High Court judgment ordering the release of 27 seized properties linked to businessman James Ikechukwu Okwet Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-appeals-judgment-ordering-release-of-27-seized-properties/

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8 d. ago Contradictory Court judgment: When the abnormal becomes the norm

Contradictory rulings on PDP convention once again throws up the issue of conflicting orders and ex parte injunctions by judges of courts with coordinate powers and jurisdiction in same matters, especially politically sensitive cases. ADEOLA OJO reports that there is a consensus that such development is bad for the integrity of the judiciary but some […]

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8 d. ago 27 siezed houses: Court warns EFCC chairman over disobedience of order

A Federal High Court warns the EFCC chairman of contempt for failing to obey its judgment directing the immediate release of 27 wrongly seized houses. Read More: https://punchng.com/27-siezed-houses-court-warns-efcc-chairman-over-disobedience-of-order/

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9 d. ago Alleged Fraud: 17 Groups Apologise To Bureau Of Public Procurement Boss

Over 17 civil society organisations (CSOs) have withdrawn their allegations of financial impropriety against Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the director-general of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). Among other things, the groups had accused him of abusing his office and monetising certificates of no objection in the management of the BPP. They also made the same […]

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1 week ago Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks reflect sound judgment — APC group

An APC group defends President Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks against PDP criticism, calling the nominees eminently qualified and the choices sound judgment. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-ambassadorial-picks-reflect-sound-judgment-apc-group/

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1 week ago Appeal Court reserves judgment in Akpabio, Natasha’s appeals

A three-member panel of justices of the appellate court reserved judgment after counsel for the parties adopted...

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2 w. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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2 w. ago Kebbi School Attack: DHQ Probes Alleged Troops Withdrawal From Facility

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has directed the probe of circumstances surrounding the alleged withdrawal of troops from a girls school in Kebbi State where students were abducted on Monday. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, stated this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the Military High Command was deeply concerned […]

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2 w. ago Military Reviewing Alleged Withdrawal Of Troops Before Kebbi School Attack — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says all operational decisions are based on intelligence assessments and the broader security architecture of the region The post Military Reviewing Alleged Withdrawal Of Troops Before Kebbi School Attack — DHQ appeared first on Channels Television.

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