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Lawmakers Arrives Court Over Speakership Dispute In Lagos

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Lawmakers Arrives Court Over Speakership Dispute In Lagos

Lawmakers arrives court over speakership dispute in Lagos. Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have arrived at the State High Court in Ikeja for the hearing of a case filed by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa challenging his removal from office.

Obasa was ousted by 36 lawmakers on January 13, 2025, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. He is contesting his removal in court.

Among the respondents in the suit are the lawmakers and Princess Mojisola Meranda, who was elected as speaker after Obasa’s removal but later stepped down in deference to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership.

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Lawmakers

During the initial hearing on February 20, 2025, Afolabi Fashanu (SAN) represented Obasa, while Femi Falana (SAN), Muiz Banire (SAN), and other senior lawyers appeared for 34 lawmakers. Olu Daramola (SAN) and Dada Awosika (SAN) represented additional lawmakers seeking to join the case, while Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) led the legal team for Meranda.

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, in an earlier ruling, ordered that all members of the Lagos Assembly be included in the case and adjourned proceedings to March 7 for the hearing of pending preliminary objections.

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Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute

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Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute

Kaduna Woman drags 3 neighbours to Sharia court for allegedly calling her prostitute. Amiddle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute.

The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status.

“They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court.
She further alleged that the defendants harass her nine-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play.

She pleaded, “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this honourable court to intervene and grant me justice.’’ Ms Halima, mother of Aisha and Bilkisu, who spoke in their defence, denied the allegation.

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Shari’a Court

She claimed that the complainant was the first to insult her children, calling them prostitutes, and they only retaliated. She also told the court that both the complainant’s son and her own children were underage.

The Judge, Kabir Muhammad asked the defendants whether they had witnesses, to which they responded in the affirmative.

The judge subsequently referred the case to the police for further investigation and adjourned the hearing until March 26.

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Court Orders Remand of Serial Offender Over ₦700,000 Fraud In Ekiti

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Court Orders Remand of Serial Offender Over ₦700,000 Fraud In Ekiti

Court orders remand of serial offender over ₦700,000 fraud in Ekiti. An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of 36-year-old Samuel Bankole at the Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre for allegedly committing fraud and previously jumping bail.

Bankole was arraigned by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly obtaining ₦700,000 from Olarenwaju Are under false pretenses, claiming he would help him purchase a vehicle.

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The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, urged the court to deny bail, citing Bankole’s history as a serial offender who had previously jumped bail.

The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, denied the defendant’s bail application and ordered his remand until April 3, when the case will resume for hearing.

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High Court Adjourns Natasha’s Suit Against Senate Probe To March 25

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High Court Adjourns Natasha’s Suit Against Senate Probe To March 25

High court adjourns Natasha’s suit against senate probe to March 25. The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, to March 25, 2025.

The postponement came after the respondents informed the court that they had yet to receive the necessary court documents.

High Court Adjourns

High Court Adjourns

Akpoti-Uduaghan had filed a suit seeking to stop the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her.

In an earlier ruling on March 5, 2025, Justice Obiora Egwuatu temporarily barred the committee from proceeding with the probe.

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