El-Rufai to seek no-case ruling as DSS concludes prosecution in ‘alleged phone interception’ trial

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has signalled plans to file a no-case submission after the Department of State Services (DSS) closed its case in the ongoing trial concerning allegations…

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Read more about the article Controversial detention: Court remands activist Sowore in Kuje prison over defamation
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Controversial detention: Court remands activist Sowore in Kuje prison over defamation

Detention ordered as judge dismisses recusal bid; activist faces charges over social media post describing president as criminal A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of Omoyele…

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Read more about the article Acquittal: Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of all bribery charges
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Acquittal: Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of all bribery charges

Acquittal: Former petroleum minister vindicated after 11-year ordeal; London jury deliberates 46 hours before clearing her of six counts Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has been acquitted…

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Read more about the article Privacy breach: Emeka Ike sues INEC, Wike’s aide, demands N10bn damages
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Privacy breach: Emeka Ike sues INEC, Wike’s aide, demands N10bn damages

Privacy breach: Nollywood actor sues INEC and Wike's aide over unlawful disclosure of voter registration data; seeks court order to retract posts Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has instituted a lawsuit…

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Read more about the article Court remands teenager blogger over alleged defamatory posts about Tony Elumelu
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Court remands teenager blogger over alleged defamatory posts about Tony Elumelu

A 19-year-old blogger, Nwanorue John Surpruchi, has been remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Services following his arraignment before the Federal High Court in Lagos on four counts…

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Read more about the article INEC justifies derecognition of ADC factions, says decision based on court order
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INEC justifies derecognition of ADC factions, says decision based on court order

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it withdrew recognition of factions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and comply with a recent court of appeal judgement was aimed…

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