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Nigeria: Stop Parading of Suspects in Custody, Its Unlawful - NHRC to Police

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

Abuja — The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, on Wednesday, asked the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to forthwith, stop the parading of suspects in custody, describing the action as unlawful and unconstitutional. The rights body stressed that the 1999 Constitution, as amended, presumed every accused persons to be innocent. It maintained that the practice of parading suspects before their trial or conviction, amount to a gross violation of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.
How ex-IRT boss, Abba Kyari, got N200m with 10 bank accounts —Witness | Nigeria News Headlines Today

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA—Trial of a detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, over his alleged non-disclosure of his assets, resumed before the Federal High Court, in Abuja, yesterday, with a witness narrating how investigations exposed that the defendant received over N200 million through 10 different bank accounts.
Nigeria: Suspension - Natasha Files Contempt Charge Against Akpabio, Others

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

Abuja — Following the six months suspension that was slammed on her by the Senate, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a contempt charge against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Equally cited as contemnors in the Form 48 she entered before the Federal High Court in Abuja, are the Clerk of the National Assembly and theChairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Code of Conduct, Senator Neda Imasuem.
Nigeria: Court Rules March 17 On Alleged Forceful Retirement of Over 400 Police Officers

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

Abuja — A National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, slated March 17, 2025, to deliver ruling on a suit by over 400 police officers who were allegedly forcefully retired from the Nigeria Police Force, NPF. The suit was filed by Courses 18, 19 and 20 (Force entrants) of the Police Academy.
Treason Charge: CJN intervenes as new judge takes over Kanu’s trial

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

News Express |8th Mar 2025 | 8By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, AbujaThe Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the case against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to another judge for trial. Kanu, who has been in detention since 2021 when his bail was revoked, is facing a seven-count treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him.
ECOWAS Court dismisses suit against FG over Kudirat Abiola’s murder

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA–The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Friday, dismissed a suit that was brought against the Federal Government over the assassination of Mrs Kudirat, wife of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola.
Why Supreme Court sacked Rivers LG Chairmen, restored pro-Wike lawmakers

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Ikechukwu Nnochiri |Omeiza Ajayi |Daniel Abia

•Apex court stops Rivers from receiving statutory monthly allocations •End of reign of impunity in Rivers —FCT minister, Wike •We’re evaluating the situation to determine our next steps— Gov Fubara •It’s a declaration of war on Rivers —APC Chieftain, Eze By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Omeiza Ajayi & Daniel Abia ABUJA— The Supreme Court dealt a heavy blow to Governor Siminalaye Fubara of Rivers State on Friday, as it reinstated the judgement that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the...
Nigeria: Supreme Court Reinstates Order Stopping Rivers Allocations

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

Abuja — The Supreme Court, on Friday, reinstated the judgement that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations to Rivers State. The apex court further ordered the Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly and other elected members of the House to forthwith resume sitting, unhindered.
Breaking: Supreme Court nullifies Rivers LG elections

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

By Ikechukwu NnochiriABUJA– The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the outcome of the Local Government Elections that were held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024. The apex court upheld an appeal that was brought before it by the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the court vacated the November 21, 2024, judgement of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, which validated the elections.
Nigeria: NJC Overrules Benue Assembly, Says Justice Ikpambese Remains Chief Judge

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Ikechukwu Nnochiri

Abuja — ....as NBA seeks sanction for any judge that takes over as Acting CJThe National Judicial Council, NJC, on Wednesday, voided the removal of Justice Maurice Ikpambese as the Chief Judge of Benue State. The Council, in a statement it made available to newsmen, stressed that the Benue State House of Assembly was bereft of the statutory powers to recommend the removal of the CJ.