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Sanwo-Olu urges ECOWAS court to promote justice

1 week ago | punchng.com | Gbenga Oloniniran |Onozure Dania

Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, called on the Economic Community of West African States Court to renew its commitment to justice and the rule of law. The governor made the call in his welcome address at the opening ceremony of the Sensitisation Outreach and External Court Sessions of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, held on the Victoria Island, Lagos.
Bamise: Family makes fresh demand after court orders BRT driver’s execution

1 week ago | punchng.com | Muhammed Lawal |Onozure Dania

Andrew Ominikoron and late Oluwabamise Ayanwola. The family of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, who was murdered by a Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, has called on the government to arrest all accomplices involved in their daughter’s death. Justice Sherifat Sonaike of a Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square on Friday convicted and sentenced Ominikoron to death by hanging for Ayanwola’s death.
Boy who stood before Obi’s convoy demands N100m after release

3 weeks ago | punchng.com | Johnson Idowu |Onozure Dania

A teenager, Alabi Quadri, who was freed on Thursday after being incarcerated for three months following his arraignment by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on allegations of armed robbery, has demanded N100m in compensation from the police. Quadri became an internet sensation after standing in front of the convoy of the 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his visit to Lagos in 2023.
Lagos lawmakers study judgment nullifying Obasa’s removal

4 weeks ago | punchng.com | Gbenga Oloniniran |Onozure Dania

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it will meet to take a position on the court judgment nullifying the removal of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker on January 13, 2025. The spokesperson for the House, Olukayode Ogundipe, in an interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday, emphasised that the lawmakers valued court pronouncements.
Lagos speaker: Battle shifts to court as Assembly, Obasa face-off defies resolution

2 months ago | punchng.com | Ismaeel Uthman |Imoleayo Oyedeyi |Muhammed Lawal |Olufemi Adediran |Onozure Dania

There is no end in sight to the leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly as the 35 lawmakers who removed Mudashiru Obasa as speaker insisted that the embattled lawmaker would not be reinstated. According to the lawmakers, the new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, remains the leader of the Assembly despite Obasa’s declaration that he had resumed his position. Obasa had gone to the Assembly on Thursday after his security details were restored.
Lagos Assembly: Pro-Obasa clerk denied entry, threatens contempt suit

2 months ago | punchng.com | Gbenga Oloniniran |Onozure Dania

The reinstated Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Olalekan Onafeko, has threatened a contempt suit against the acting Clerk of the House, Ottun Babatunde. The development followed the drama that occurred at the Assembly complex on Wednesday when Onafeko was barred from entering the Clerk’s Office. Onafeko was suspended by the House on January 13, the same day Mudashiru Obasa was removed by 36 of the 40 lawmakers sitting on the fateful day.
Obasa awaiting ruling before returning to Assembly - Lawyer

2 months ago | punchng.com | Gbenga Oloniniran |Onozure Dania

The legal team of ousted Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said there is no plan to withdraw the suit filed to challenge his removal as Speaker. Obasa’s lead counsel, Chief Afolabi Fashanu (SAN), who spoke to The PUNCH on Tuesday, said he was prepared for the court hearing fixed for February 28, notwithstanding the moves to resolve the Assembly crisis politically.
Knocks as IBB regrets annulling MKO Abiola’s victory in 1993

2 months ago | punchng.com | Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis |Stephen Angbulu |Onozure Dania |Deborah Musa |James Abraham |Peter Ajayi Dada | +3 more

Former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, MKO Abiola, won the poll.
Court remands 13 Chinese nationals over cybercrime, security breach

Jan 31, 2025 | punchng.com | Onozure Dania

A Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded 13 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Limited, on charges of alleged impersonation, fraud, and attempts to destabilise Nigeria’s constitutional structure. Justice Denide Dipeolu issued the remand order on Friday after the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
I have repented, kidnap kingpin Evans tells court

Jan 30, 2025 | punchng.com | Onozure Dania

Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, on Thursday, told the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that he had repented from his criminal activities and had applied to the Lagos State Government for mercy.