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Wale Adedayo, the impeached chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area in Ogun State, has been arraigned before a magistrate court in Isabbo, Abeokuta, on charges related to unlawful publication and making false allegations of fund diversion against Governor Dapo Abiodun. Adedayo appeared before Justice A.K. Araba on two counts of the said offenses. The…
In a recent development, the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has admitted additional evidence in the ongoing money laundering case against Ismail Mustapha, famously known as Mompha. This update came during a court session on Monday, September 18, 2023, where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented more documents through its third prosecution…
Adegboruwa discusses the implications of the tribunal’s verdict and the role of INEC in Nigeria’s democracy. In a recent interview, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), shared his perspectives on the judgments delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and their potential impact on Nigeria’s democracy. Adegboruwa discussed various aspects of the tribunal’s decisions,…
The long-awaited decision from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) is scheduled for release on Wednesday, September 6th.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised its voice in a resounding demand for the immediate release or judicial arraignment of AbdulRasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This call was underscored by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, on Thursday, as he highlighted the mounting concerns…
In a recent ruling, Nwakaego Okoye, a female TikTok user, has been sentenced to three years in prison for cyberstalking Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. The verdict was delivered by Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday. Nwakaego Okoye was found guilty after pleading guilty to a two-count charge of cyberstalking….
Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Festus Keyamo, SAN, took to his Twitter handle to express his concerns over what he perceives as a growing trend of baseless accusations against the judiciary and judicial officers. In a strongly-worded statement, Keyamo defended the integrity of the revered institution and condemned attempts to use concocted stories as a means to…