The Kano State Government has strongly refuted reports suggesting that the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano has been nullified by the Court of Appeal in Abuja.Speaking on the matter, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, the Kano State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, clarified that the recent ruling did notContinueContinue reading “Kano Government Dismisses Nullification Claims, Insists Emir Sanusi’s Reinstatement Stands”
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Supreme Court Sentences Adamawa Farmer to Death for Killing Herdsman, Despite Self-Defense Claim
In a landmark ruling that has ignited widespread debate, the Nigerian Supreme Court has sentenced Sunday Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, to death for the killing of a Fulani herdsman. The verdict, announced on Sunday, has sparked reactions across the country, particularly among human rights advocates and farming communities who argue that Jackson actedContinueContinue reading “Supreme Court Sentences Adamawa Farmer to Death for Killing Herdsman, Despite Self-Defense Claim”
Kano Court Jails Woman for Smuggling $1.15 Million, 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria
In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a woman, Hauwa Abdullahi Ibrahim, to prison for smuggling an undeclared sum of $1,154,900 and 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria from Saudi Arabia.The conviction was secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, after Ibrahim pleaded guiltyContinueContinue reading “Kano Court Jails Woman for Smuggling $1.15 Million, 136,000 Saudi Riyals into Nigeria”
Akpabio-Led Senate Under Fire for Defying Court Order in Senator Natasha’s Suspension
The Nigerian Senate, under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, is facing intense backlash for allegedly flouting a Federal High Court order in the controversial suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central.Senator Natasha was suspended for six months on Thursday after the Senate disciplinary committee found her guilty of violating the chamber’sContinueContinue reading “Akpabio-Led Senate Under Fire for Defying Court Order in Senator Natasha’s Suspension”
Judicial Victory: Court Halts Senate’s Disciplinary Move Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
In a dramatic turn of events, a Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Senate from proceeding with disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The ruling, which came as a major legal victory for the Kogi Central Senator, was announced by Nigerian Stories via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.The court’sContinueContinue reading “Judicial Victory: Court Halts Senate’s Disciplinary Move Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan”
Supreme Court Ruling: Rivers Government Calls for Calm, Assures Residents of Fubara’s Commitment to Justice and Development
The Rivers State government has urged residents to remain calm following the Supreme Court’s nullification of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The administration assured the public that Governor Siminalayi Fubara would act decisively in the best interests of the state, ensuring that governance remains stable and aligned with the rule of law.In anContinueContinue reading “Supreme Court Ruling: Rivers Government Calls for Calm, Assures Residents of Fubara’s Commitment to Justice and Development”
Supreme Court Sacks Rivers LG Chairmen, Declares Election Invalid
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has sacked all local government chairmen in Rivers State, declaring the October 5, 2024, election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) invalid.The apex court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Jamilu Tukur, ruled that the election was marred by gross violations of the Electoral Act,ContinueContinue reading “Supreme Court Sacks Rivers LG Chairmen, Declares Election Invalid”
Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf Granted Bail Amid N90 Million Fraud Allegations, Claims Political Persecution
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), who is facing multiple corruption charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The ruling, delivered by Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu on Thursday, comes amid a storm ofContinueContinue reading “Ex-NHIS Boss Usman Yusuf Granted Bail Amid N90 Million Fraud Allegations, Claims Political Persecution”
Court Remands P-Square’s Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, in Prison Over Alleged ₦1.3 Billion Fraud
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music duo P-Square, in Ikoyi Correctional Centre over an alleged multi-billion naira money laundering scandal. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Okoye on Wednesday on a seven-count charge involving financial crimesContinueContinue reading “Court Remands P-Square’s Ex-Manager, Jude Okoye, in Prison Over Alleged ₦1.3 Billion Fraud”
Betrayal of Trust: Ekiti Court Sentences Two Teachers to 44 Years for Raping Their Students
In a landmark judgment against sexual violence in schools, the Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced two teachers, Gbenga Ajibola (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52), to a total of 44 years in prison for the raped of two female students, aged 15 and 17.Delivering the verdict on Tuesday, Justice Adeniyi Familoni imposed aContinueContinue reading “Betrayal of Trust: Ekiti Court Sentences Two Teachers to 44 Years for Raping Their Students”
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