29bn Fraud: Court Admits Exhibits Against Nyako, Others
The trial of a former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, his son, Senator Abdul-Aziz Nyako, Abubakar Aliyu and Zulkifikk Abba, who are being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 37-count charge bordering on criminal…
Libel: Court Orders Blogger Seun Oloketuyi’s Arrest
Justice Jude Kanyoh Dagat of a Lagos Federal High Court, on Thursday, ordered that a warrant of arrest be issued against an online publisher, Segun Oloketuyi, for failure to appear before the court to answer a libel suit instituted against…
Biafra: You’re Biased, IPOB Accuses Judge Over Kanu’s Bail Denial
The directorate of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused Justice John Tsoho of the Abuja Federal High Court 3 of bias for ruling that their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will not be granted bail based on reasons that Kanu…
Udom, Ikpeazu Were Duly Elected Governors, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on wednesday night upheld the outcome of the April 11, 2015, governorship elections that brought Governors Udom Emmanuel and Okezie Ikpeazu of Akwa Ibom and Abia states respectively to power. While declaring Udom as Governor, the Supreme…
Murder: Court Remands NURTW Chairman
Written By Paul Ladi, Lagos An Ebute-metta Chief Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, has ordered the remand of the chairman of Meran branch of National Union of Road Transport Worker, NURTW, Mr. Wasiu Onibudo, 62, in prisons custody over alleged offences of…
PRESS RELEASE: Continued Persecution By Buhari and Bail Denial By Justice John Tsoho
(Onitsha Nigeria, 30th January 2016)-The Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs), coordinated by Intersociety, and comprising the following ten rights organizations: International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety), Anambra State Branch of the Civil…
Biafra: As Nnamdi Kanu, Others Lose Bail Bid
The Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs), coordinated by Intersociety, and comprising the following ten rights organizations: International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety), Anambra State Branch of the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), Center…
Reps Minority Leader Congratulates Wike, Umahi, Over Supreme Court Victory
Reps Minority Leader and Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Leo Ogor, has congratulated the Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike and his Ebonyi State counterpart Engr. Dave Umahi on the reaffirmation of…
Supreme Court Verdict On Rivers State Governorship Matter and Related Issues: Struggle Continues – Intersociety
(Intersociety Nigeria, 28th January 2016)-The heart of the leadership of International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety) is filled with joy and encouragement concerning the latest grounded judgment of the Supreme Court with respect to Rivers…
‘Supreme Court Verdict On Rivers State Governorship Matter & Related Issues: Struggle Continues’
(Intersociety Nigeria, 28th January 2016)-The heart of the leadership of International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety) is filled with joy and encouragement concerning the latest grounded judgment of the Supreme Court with respect to Rivers…
EFCC Arraigns Ex-Customs Officer Over N40m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Chinyere Ekanem, a former Customs Officer and Asuka Ebiye before Justice Maryann E. Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal…
