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‘N1.35bn fraud’: EFCC tenders more evidence against Sule Lamido

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by Bolanle Olabimtan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has, through its 16th witness, tendered more evidence in the ongoing trial of Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa state. Lamido is being tried along with his sons — […]

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Paris Club refund: Court stops FG from deducting $418m from states’ accounts

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by Wasilat Azeez A federal high court in Abuja has stopped the federal government from deducting $418 million from the bank accounts of the 36 states of the federation. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Inyang Ekwo, […]

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Iniubong Umoren: Murder Suspect Uduak Frank Pleads Not Guilty

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By Shojobi Abisola Uduak Frank Akpan, who is standing trial over the murder of a job seeker Iniubong Umoren, has pleaded not guilty to the case. Umoren, a graduate of Philosophy, University of Uyo was allegedly lured, raped, and murdered under […]

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Invasion Of Justice Odili Residence: NBA Frowns, Rejects FG Denial

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By Paschal Njoku ABUJA – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has insisted that it is unacceptable and not enough to apprehend only those who invaded the Abuja residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court on Friday, October 29, and shielding […]

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Court Restrains Buhari, AGF, Others Over Planned Deduction Of $418m From States’ Accounts

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By Unini Chioma A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained President Muhammadu Buhari, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and five others from proceeding with their planned deduction of about $418 million from the accounts of the 36 States […]

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EFCC Operatives Allegedly Beat Up NBA Chairman In Benue

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By Tor Vande-Acka The Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi Zonal Office, Benue State have allegedly beaten up the State Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Barrister Justin Gbagir. DAILY INDEPENDENT gathered that the incident occurred […]

Charles Ajiboye,Esq.,FICMC, FCAI,ACIS speaks to Young Lawyers at the NBA YLF Illorin CLE Summit. Charges them to take advantage of the gold mine that technology is.

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Charles, who spoke alongside Adelodun, SAN, The Chief Judge of Kwara State and many other erudite speakers shared the practical application and exploitation of technology. In his presentation, he mentioned that the world is now flat and physical location should […]

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‘We Need To Pay Salaries’ — Benue Asks Court To Unfreeze Its Bank Accounts

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By Unini Chioma The Benue state government has appealed to a federal high court in Abuja to unfreeze all its bank accounts. Recall that the court issued an interim order authorising the freezing of the state government’s bank accounts over its […]

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Kwara judiciary staff bags seven years jail term for fraud

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By Agency Reporter A Registrar with Kwara Judiciary, Fatimoh Olatunji, has been convicted for fraud and sentenced to seven years imprisonment without option of fine. According to the judgment handed down by Justice M.B. Ishiaq of the state High Court, Olatunji […]

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PAPER: Compliance and Enforcement of Sections 28 and 29 of the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018. A Mandatory Requirement of Law – By Adesina Adegbite,FICMC

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BEING A PAPER PRESENTED AT THE SOUTH WEST TOWN HALL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ON ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA – BY ADESINA ADEGBITE, FICMC. […]