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Sanwo-Olu refutes report of taking legal action against EFCC over alleged post-tenure arrest, prosecution plan
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has formally refuted reports alleging that he initiated legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding purported plans for his arrest and prosecution following his tenure. The governor's response was conveyed through a statement issued by the state's Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro, on Tuesday.
Federal Government drops money laundering charge against Binance Executive Gambaryan
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the money laundering charge filed against the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, due to his ill health and diplomatic intervention.
No New Lawsuit Against NNPC, Others – Dangote Refinery
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has released a statement firmly denying the institution of new legal action against NNPC, Matrix Petroleum Services, and other concerned parties regarding the granting of import licenses for petroleum products.
Dangote Refinery files court petition to revoke import licenses granted to NNPCL, others
In suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024, Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE is challenging the validity of import licenses issued to NNPC Limited, NMDPRA, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited for the importation of refined petroleum products.
Nigerian court awards 24-year-old man N70 million after police stray bullet killed mother in 2000
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has awarded N70 million against the Nigerian police for firing a stray bullet that killed a nursing mother in a landmark judgement that caps over 20 years of litigation.
Court orders VeryDarkMan to delete defamatory posts about Falana, Falz
The Lagos State High Court has issued a directive ordering controversial social media figure, Martin Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, to remove defamatory statements and videos about rights advocate, Femi Falana, and his son, Folarin Falana, known as Falz.
Local Government Autonomy: Alimosho Council sues Lagos parliament over unlawful interference
The Alimosho Local Government Council Area has filed a lawsuit against the Lagos House of Assembly at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, alleging undue and illegal interference in its activities.
Lagos businessman Davis arraigned for N6.9m Canadian Visa scam
A 40-year-old businessman, Ayodele Mac Davis has been arrested by the police at the Adeniji Adele Division, Lagos Island and charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court accused of conniving with a lady still at large to obtain the sum of N6.9 million from a visa seeker under false pretence.
U.S. Govt transfers Mr. Woodberry, Hushpuppi, Bidemi Rufai to same prison facility ahead of Valentine’s Day release
Ray ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas, 41, Jacob Olalekan Ponle, or Mr. Woodberry, 33, and Mr. Rufai, 46, are all being held at Fort Dix low-security prison near Joint Base McGuire Burlington County, New Jersey, where they will presumably serve out the rest of their jail terms.
Courts grant conflicting orders on Kano Emirate tussle
In a dramatic turn of events, both the Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court have issued conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate, escalating tensions and uncertainty in the state.