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By Felix Kuyinu Four alleged sexual offenders have been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for an alleged rape and creation of a video showing the assault. The accused : Ibe Obinna, Sheu Robiu, Olorunlayo and Adebanjo Ayomide were brought before Magistrate Patrick Nwaka at the Yaba Magistrates’ Court on three counts charge bordering on…
By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos High Court has objected a suit instituted by Nigeria social celebrity, Blessing Okoro, against the Police and one Folashade Samuel, claiming her prosecution trampled on her fundermental human rights. The complainant had claimed that her arrest and detention was against the provision of the law as regards the…
By Felix Kuyinu Arbitration practitioners have been urged to enforce significant improvement in standards as well as attitude towards accountability and integrity in the discharge of their duties. The call was made by an arbitration committee of the International Law Association, ILA, Nigerian Branch, during the 2023 annual Dinner event held at the Oriental…
By Felix Kuyinu The Magistrates Court in Yaba, Lagos has arrainged an employee for alledgedly losing his employer’s N300,000 to gambling. The culprit, Samuel Meyiwa, was arrested by Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command and brought before Magistrate Omobola Salawu on one-count charge of stealing. The Police told the Magistrate that Meyiwa,…
By Felix Kuyinu No fewer than 50 Environmental offenders have been held to face the wrath of the law for reckless disposal of wastes in Lagos. The violators face conviction verdict proclaimed on them at the Environmental Special Offences Court, Ikoyi, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LASTMA affirmed on Friday. The agency…
By Felix Kuyinu A delebration held by practitioners in the legal system has preached on the news for more connectivity, liasing and knowledge exchange by lawyers for more synergy in the law profession. The inducement was made known in an interaction convened by the African Corporation and Government Counsel (ACGF) held at the Banwo…
By Felix Kuyinu The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed further hearing of contempt proceedings application filed against some officials of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, LSDPC, for invading into properties unlawfully. The accused are : Ayodeji Joseph, Adedamola Adepega who are both the body’s Managing Director and Company Secretary/Legal Adviser respectively…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu has called on some Nigerians not to cast aspersions on the Judiciary no matter how they feel about the outcome of the legal process and the last general elections. Mr. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, Section of Public Interest…
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, has said Nigerians are complaining about the administration of justice in the country, noting that it’s the reason for the constant attack on the legal profession. Justice Alogba stated this on Tuesday at the Ikeja State High Court where he hosted a cocktail party to kick…
Lagos State judiciary has approved one week of Easter holidays for its workers. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, in a statement on Tuesday, approved April 7 to April 14 as holidays for the judicial workers to celebrate Easter. The statement signed by the Acting Chief Registrar, Mr Tajudeen Elias, dated March…