Judiciary
2 fake NYSC members in court for forgery, impersonation
February 22, 2012 15:43
NAN-H-96 Impersonation Abuja, Feb. 22, 2012 (NAN) Two alleged fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, Chinwe Madueke and Jenet Luwis, on Wednesday appeared before an Abuja Upper Area Court charged with forgery and impersonation. The Police prosecutor, Sgt. Ambi Ayuba told the court that the accused, who reside in Lugbe, FCT, Abuja, were on Jan.7, reported to Garki... please sign in to read the full story
3 security men docked for alleged theft of diesel valued at N45,000
February 22, 2012 14:11
NAN-H-62 Diesel Asaba, Feb. 22, 2012 (NAN) Three securitymen were Wednesday arraigned before an Asaba Magistrates' Court for allegedly stealing diesel valued at N45,000. The accused persons Abubakar Inuwa, 25, Kabiru Umaru, 29 and Useni Pedimso, 24 are facing two count charge of theft and damage at the court. Police Prosecutor Innocent Lawal told the court that the accused... please sign in to read the full story
Coalition says witness protection can strengthen dispensation of justice
February 21, 2012 12:32
(Audio attached) Coalition says witness protection can strengthen dispensation of justice NAN-H-34 Protection Abuja, Feb. 21, 2012 (NAN) Project Swift Count (PSC), a coalition of civil society organisations, says dispensation of justice in the country can be strengthened if the lives of witnesses can be adequately protected. Mr Dafe Akpedeye, the Co-chair of the coalition... please sign in to read the full story
Nigerians divided over Larmode’s call for special court to try corrupt leaders
February 16, 2012 17:50
(Audio attached) Nigerians divided over Larmode’s call for special court to try corrupt leaders NAN-H-78 Courts Lagos, Feb. 16, 2012 (NAN) A cross-section of Nigerians on Thursday expressed mixed reaction to the call by the new EFCC Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Larmode, for the establishment of a special court to try corrupt leaders. Larmode had in his remark on Wednesday while... please sign in to read the full story
Tenure: Supreme Court dismisses PDP's application
February 16, 2012 14:17
NAN-H- 42 Dismissal Abuja, Feb. 16, 2012 (NAN) The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an application filed by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for a consequential order over the court's judgment on the tenure of five governors. The apex court on Jan. 27, held that the tenure of the governors of Adamawa, Bayelsa, Cross River, Kogi and Sokoto States had expired on May 29,... please sign in to read the full story
