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Alleged N8.7bn debt: Former Ecobank MD, Funke Osibodu’s husband dragged to court

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alleged n8 7bn debt former ecobank md funke osibodus husband dragged to court Alleged N8.7bn debt: Former Ecobank MD, Funke Osibodu’s husband dragged to court — Legit Naija

Victor Osibodu A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned till March 17 to begin hearing of Ecobank Nigeria Limited’s N8,701,770,328.83 dispute with a businessman, Victor Osibodu and his firm, Vigeo Limited. Victor is the husband of Funke Osibodu, a former managing director of Ecobank Nigeria, a former top Group Executive of the Ecobank Group … Read more

Hanifa Abubakar: Court extends remand of suspects by one week

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hanifa abubakar court extends remand of suspects by one week Hanifa Abubakar: Court extends remand of suspects by one week — Legit Naija

A Magistrate Court in Kano on Wednesday ordered the extension of the remand of Abdulmalik Tanko and two other suspects in the case of the kidnap and murder of five-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Tanko, who is the proprietor of Noble Kids School in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, is alleged to have conspired with … Read more

Court fines Malami N200,000 in trial of Nnamdi Kanu’s co-defendants

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court fines malami n200000 in trial of nnamdi kanus co defendants Court fines Malami N200,000 in trial of Nnamdi Kanu’s co-defendants — Legit Naija

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fined the attorney general of the federation Abubakar Malami N200,000 over the failure of the Federal Government’s lead counsel to show up for the trial of four co-defendants of Nnamdi Kanu. The four defendants are Bright Chimezie, Chidiebere Onwudike, Benjamin Maduagwu, and David Nwaurusi. Justice Binta Nyako … Read more

Ibinabo Fiberesima opens up on pain, commitment to healing

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ibinabo fiberesima opens up on pain commitment to healing Ibinabo Fiberesima opens up on pain, commitment to healing — Legit Naija

Actress Ibinabo Fiberesima has opened up about her pain, doubt, insecurities and commitment to healing and restoration. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the 51-year-old said that in spite of her pain and insecurities, she is still grateful for her commitment to healing. Describing herself using several adjectives, she wrote: “I’m so grateful for this … Read more

De General drops message for fans over NDLEA ordeal

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de general drops message for fans over ndlea ordeal De General drops message for fans over NDLEA ordeal — Legit Naija

De General Skit maker Sunday Joshua aka De General has returned to social media after he was convicted of drug trafficking by a Federal High Court. The social media influencer was arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alongside Caleb William, a cinematographer on Monday, January 24, 2022. Delivering judgment, Justice Osiagor held … Read more

Court issues arrest warrant against Diezani over alleged money laundering

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court issues arrest warrant against diezani over alleged money laundering Court issues arrest warrant against Diezani over alleged money laundering — Legit Naija

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday issued an arrest warrant against a former minister of petroleum resources Diezani Alison-Madueke to face money laundering charges. Diezani, who is believed to be residing in the United Kingdom, had fled Nigeria since the expiration of the Goodluck Jonathan administration. Justice Bolaji Olajuwon granted an oral request … Read more

Senator Grace Bent sues Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife over alleged defamation

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senator grace bent sues fani kayodes estranged wife over alleged defamation Senator Grace Bent sues Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife over alleged defamation — Legit Naija

Femi Fani-Kayode and wife Precious Chikwendu Senator Grace Bent has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja against Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, over alleged defamation of character. When the matter was called on Monday, Chikwendu was absent in court and there was no legal representation on her … Read more

Metuh undergoes another surgery for undisclosed ailment, calls for prayer

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metuh undergoes another surgery for undisclosed ailment calls for prayer Metuh undergoes another surgery for undisclosed ailment, calls for prayer — Legit Naija

Metuh Former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Olisa Metuh has called for prayer as he undergoes another surgery. Metuh has been in and out of hospitals since he was released from Kuje correctional facility in December 2020. The former PDP scribe posted a photo of himself on a hospital bed on … Read more

EFCC arraigns Funmi Adenmosun, ex-Bank PHB director (Now Keystone Bank) over N26bn fraud

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efcc arraigns funmi adenmosun ex bank phb director now keystone bank over n26bn fraud EFCC arraigns Funmi Adenmosun, ex-Bank PHB director (Now Keystone Bank) over N26bn fraud — Legit Naija

Funmi Adenmosun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Funmi Adenmosun, a former director of defunct Bank PHB, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N26.6 billion. The anti-graft agency, on Friday, arraigned Adenmosun on a 10-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering before Daniel Osiagor, a judge of the federal … Read more

Court bars NNPC, Petrol Ministry from allocating crude oil to Addax Petroleum

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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Ministry Of Petroleum Resources and National Petroleum Investment & Management Respondent Services (NAPIMS) from allocating crude oil to Addax Oil Exploration Plc. Justice Tijjani Ringim held that the crude is from that explored /produced from OMLS 123, 124, 126 and … Read more

Court orders FG to pay Nnamdi Kanu N1bn for invasion of father’s house

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court orders fg to pay nnamdi kanu n1bn for invasion of fathers house Court orders FG to pay Nnamdi Kanu N1bn for invasion of father’s house — Legit Naija

Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia on Wednesday ordered the Federal Government to pay the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu N1 billion as damages over the alleged invasion of his father’s house on September 10, 2017, by the military. Mr Kanu had asked for N5 billion as damages. Justice … Read more

Nnamdi Kanu appears in same Fendi outfit despite court order

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nnamdi kanu appears in same fendi outfit despite court order Nnamdi Kanu appears in same Fendi outfit despite court order — Legit Naija

The Federal Government on Wednesday re-arraigned the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu on amended 15-count charges. Mr Kanu showed up in court with the same Fendi outfit that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered against. Nyako had on Tuesday directed the Department of State Services … Read more

Rivers court upholds Secondus suspension as PDP chairman

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rivers court upholds secondus suspension as pdp chairman Rivers court upholds Secondus suspension as PDP chairman — Legit Naija

The High Court in Rivers has upheld the suspension of the embattled national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus. The court ruling comes less than a month after the high court in Kebbi ordered Mr Secondus to return to his position as PDP chairman. Okugbeleme Gbasam, the presiding judge, in his judgement … Read more

Court Sets Judgment Date on Legality of Adamu’s Tenure Extension

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 16th as the judgment date for a case seeking the removal of Mohammed Adamu as Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police. Recall that Adamu, who was appointed in 2019, attained 35 years of service on February 1, and is expected to be replaced by another officer, however, … Read more

Reasons Okorocha desperately wanted me out —Agbaso

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By Tony Manuaka Former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Jude Agbaso whose impeachment seven years ago was recently nullified by a High Court, in this interview speaks on the development and the state of the nation. Recently a High Court in Owerri nullified your impeachment as Deputy Governor of Imo State, seven years after.  How … Read more

Thug seen putting on a wig and gown with a file in his hand after raiding the High Court in Lagos state

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thug seen putting on a wig and gown with a file in his hand after raiding the high court in lagos state

Some persons suspected to be thugs have broken a Lagos court, making away with items. TheCable reports that the ‘thugs’ broke into the Igbosere high court in Lagos state, carting away some files. In a video seen by TheCable, the suspects were seen moving out items from the court. A young man who walked out … Read more