Defilement: Lagos state govt heads to Supreme court over Dr Olaleye’s acquittal
The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge the acquittal of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, a 58-year-old medical director, who was previously convicted of defiling his wife’s niece. In October 2023, Dr. Olaleye was found guilty of child defilement and sexual assault by penetration in the Lagos State Special Offences […]
Yahaya Bello Visits EFCC Office Again Over Fund Misuse Allegations
The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office for the second time. On Tuesday, November 26, he arrived at the anti-graft agency’s office in a black Toyota Hilux, accompanied by his legal team. Bello’s visit was in response to an EFCC invitation concerning […]
Former President Jonathan Criticizes Judiciary for PDP Crisis
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concerns about the role of the judiciary in the current crisis facing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He believes that recent court rulings have disrupted the natural political order and caused instability in Nigeria’s democracy. During an event in Abuja on October 17, Jonathan pointed to a controversial court […]
Supreme Court to Rule on Controversial Federal Acts in States vs. EFCC Case
On October 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria commenced hearings in a significant case that could reshape the legal landscape of the country. The case, titled Kogi AG and 16 Others v. AGF, challenges the constitutionality of several federal acts, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The court has adjourned the […]
SDP Candidate Attacked by Thugs After Supreme Court Ruling in Kogi State
In a shocking development, Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the governorship in Kogi State, was attacked by thugs at the Supreme Court. This incident occurred shortly after the court upheld Usman Ododo’s election as governor. Ajaka had challenged Ododo’s victory from the March 2023 governorship election, arguing that the election results […]
R. Kelly Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Child Sex Crime Conviction
R. Kelly, the well-known R&B singer, has taken his fight to the Supreme Court in an effort to reverse his 2023 conviction for child sex crimes. This conviction, which stemmed from charges filed under the federal PROTECT Act, has sparked a legal battle that could have significant implications for how laws are applied to past […]
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Federal Government’s Suit for Local Government Autonomy
The Supreme Court has delayed its decision on the Federal Government’s lawsuit seeking full autonomy for the country’s 774 Local Government Areas. On Thursday, June 13, a seven-member panel led by Justice Garba Lawal decided to reserve judgment after state governors, represented by their Attorneys-General, presented their arguments. The governors asked for the case to […]