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The Federal Government said, yesterday, it will file a fresh action against Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, following the judgment of Oyo State High Court, which awarded N20 billion in damages in his favour.The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, told the News Agency of NigeriaContinueContinue reading “FG set for fresh charges against Igboho – Malami.”

The Federal Government will appeal the judgment of an Oyo State High Court which awarded N20 billion in damages against the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service (DSS). Justice Ladiran Akintola who delivered the ruling described DSS’ action as “arbitrary aggression and prejudices” against Igboho. Akintola said the N20 billion willContinueContinue reading “Breaking: FG to appeal N20b damages against DSS over Igboho’s house raid – Malami.”

A 14-year-old boy, Kamishe Danladi, who was arraigned for allegedly stealing one kilogramme of rice, reportedly slumped in court.It was learnt that Danladi was charged to the Chief Magistrate Court II, presided by Japhet Basani, in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.The minor had, however, admitted he stole the rice because he was hungry.”I worked onContinueContinue reading “Hungry teenager paraded for stealing Ikg rice, slumps in court.”

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Friday instituted a N60 billion libel suit against his predecessor and Minister of Special Duties and Inter Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, at the Makurdi High Court.The suit No. MHC/268/2021 was filed by Okon N. Efut, SAN and four other lawyers.Ortom was seeking N50 billion as general damagesContinueContinue reading “Ortom slam N60b libel suit on Akume over Benue crisis.”

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has filed an application before an Oyo State High Court praying to vacate the order stopping the arrest and freezing the accounts of Youruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemi, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the courtContinueContinue reading “AGF, Malami files application against court order restraining Igboho’s arrest.”

After 53 days in detention, the 12 aides of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, are set to taste freedom again as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday signed their release order.It was learnt that the presiding judge ignored the persistent argument of the DSSContinueContinue reading “Judge finally signs release order of Igboho’s aides.”

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, debunked media report that no judge was available to sign the warrant for the release of the 12 persons arrested at the residence of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, after they perfected all their bail conditions. Igboho’s associates are yetContinueContinue reading “Court debunks alleged disappearance of judge over release of Igboho’s 12 associates.”

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has suddenly gone ‘missing’ after the 12 detained associates of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, met all their bail conditions. SaharaReporters learnt from a source at the court that they met all their bail conditions on Wednesday. According to theContinueContinue reading “Judge disappears ahead release of 12 detained Igboho’s aides.”

Billonaire business mogul and politician, Chief. Jimoh Ibrahim has donated N5million at the launching of the First Pocket Law (Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) published by Ondo State Law Commission. The launching held after the inauguration of the board of the Ondo State Office of Public Defenders at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office,ContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim donates N5m as Akeredolu launches first pocket law.”