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Supreme Court affirms Alia as Benue governor, reserves decision on Ebonyi

He also alleged that the state deputy governor, Sam Ode, forged credentials submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Danish man sentenced to die by hanging for killing Nigerian wife, daughter

The state government had, on June 13, 2018, arraigned Nielsen before the court on a two-count charge of murder — the offence is contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos, 2015.

Court jails professor for falsifying election results to favour Akpabio

Justice Augustine Odokwo, sentenced the accused to 36 months of correctional service in addition to paying N100,000 fine each for count 1 and 2 after he pleaded for leniency.

Cocaine Deal: Court sends Abba Kyari, co-defendants to prison, rejects bail applications

Justice Emeka Nwike gave the order after rejecting the bail applications of Mr Abba Kyari, ACP Sunday Ubia, Inspector Simon Agirgba and Inspector John Nuhu.

Return Nnamdi Kanu back to Kenya, court orders FG

He held that the respondent failed to disprove the claims of the applicant that he was arrested, blindfolded, tortured, and chained to the ground for eight days in Kenya before his extradition to Nigeria.

Explain why you ran away from soldiers who came to kill you, Judge queries...

After his release, he began hosting supporters who throng his residence in solidarity before army personnel stormed his home and opened live rounds, killing dozens in the process.

Court Sacking: Gov. Umahi, deputy withdraw stay of execution motion, give reason

Mr Umahi was last week sacked alongside his deputy Eric Kelechi Igwe and fifteen state lawmakers for dumping the platform with which they were elected.

Maina to remain in prison until conclusion of trial, Court rules

Justice Okon Abang had declared him wanted after the ex-pension boss severally refused to appear in court for trial.

Kanu disobeys judge, appears in Fendi outfit again

The leader of the defense team also commended the SSS for providing his client with a new mattress, pillows and blankets.
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