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Edewor

Civil Society Group Drags Ozekhome, Others Before LPDC for Misconduct

The last may not have been heard on the London Court judgement…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Adegboruwa

Dada vs The State: Police and security of life(1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN ‘The security and welfare of the people shall…

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businessmen

EFCC Arraigns Two Businessmen Over N1.55bn Fraud, Illegal Forex Operations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned two businessmen,…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Daughter

Ritual killing: How we killed FRSC officer, daughter, killers confessed

..They Removed Vital Parts for Ritual - Police The three men who…

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82

82 female Nigerians on death row in correctional centers – ASF France

Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) France, an international rights organisation, says no fewer…

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defendant

Emefiele’s Trial: Defendant’s Statement Voluntary, EFCC insists

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025,…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Freedom

Press freedom not negotiable under Tinubu’s administration – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima assures that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Court

Man bags 21 months’ imprisonment for N50m fraud

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday convicted and sentenced a man,…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Court

Court fixes Jan 20 further hearing of N3.1bn fraud charges against ex-Benue gov, Suswam

A Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned till January 20, 2026 for…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Kanu

Kanu bags life sentence, to be held in protective custody

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
EFCC

EFCC Declares Timipre Sylva Wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister…

Ogunsakin Mustapha Ogunsakin Mustapha
Benz Jeep

Police Launch Manhunt for Mercedes Benz Jeep Snatchers in Lagos

A black 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 with registration number WTO 21 AM…

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