…individuals found culpable for acts capable of disrupting public peace are brought to justice. Similarly, troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have rescued a 13-year-old herder who was detained by farmers following an alleged farm destruction incident in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence s…
…of North Carolina (MDNC) announced this in a press release issued by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. According to court documents, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and the United States Postal Inspection Services ("USPIS") investigated Adedayo Fateru, a Nigerian citizen and U.S. P…
…Police Force’s accountability mechanisms and the integrity of the country’s criminal justice system. Although public attention has largely centred on the exchanges between the activist and the senior police officer, the underlying issues extend far beyond the two personalities. Also Read: Why I ignored police invitatio…
…to court over EFCC account freeze Osun State's Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada on Wednesday, said he has the mandate of the governor to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after the anti- graft agency froze government accounts. Jimi-Bada said a 'Post no debit' letter from t…
…person who lived a relatively quiet life, adding that she won't stop seeking for justice and answers. "I told myself that no matter how long it took, I would eventually write something about my brother publicly. No matter how long the pain lasted, I would find a way to manage it, fight through it, and truly talk about…
…materials and reiterated the call for the full prosecution of the suspect to ensure justice is served,” the company stated. TCN added that investigators had obtained useful leads from the suspect in custody and were working to track down other members of the alleged vandalism syndicate. “The Police have obtained solid…
The US Department of Justice filed denaturalisation actions against 25 individuals, three of whom are Nigerian nationals aged between 56 and 72All three Nigerians are accused of obtaining American citizenship through fraud, concealed identities, or wilful misrepresentation during naturalisation proceedingsThe filings a…
…Rabalao, as well as malicious injury to property and defeating the administration of justice. Mpisi has been in custody since his arrest on July 28, 2023, after abandoning his bail application. Mahlako Malebo Rabalao's charred remains were found in her Mercedes-Benz on March 9, 2023, near her home in Midrand. NPA spoke…
…a lawyer and possessing a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced John Nwawuto Anoruo following a prosecution brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).Court convicts fake lawyer, John Nwawuto Anoruo, in Lagos State. Phot…
…top US law enforcement officer after a Senate panel approved his nomination to head the Justice Department. The 12-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican senators dropped their opposition to Blanche’s nomination. Blanche’s Senate confirmation had been held up by co…
…are being intensified to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and brought to justice.” The post Suspected herdsmen invade Ortom’s hometown, kill four, injure many appeared first on Vanguard News.
…or conventions would be eligible to vote. While the court, in the judgment delivered by Justice Muhammed Umar, noted that the question on the legality of section 77(5) of the Electoral Act 2026 had since been taken care of by the Court of Appeal, it declined to invalidate section 138 of the Act as it was prayed to do b…
…of lower-cost AI tools to local conditions to deliver results in the health, education, justice and agricultural sectors. Advanced AI models — largely developed in the United States and China — offer the ability to quickly analyse data and automate many tasks that otherwise take skilled humans longer to do. These AI mo…
…Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2408/2025, held that although Attah did not deny defecting from the PDP to the APC, the court could not assume the constitutional powers vested in the Speaker and the Benue State…
…of the most consequential chapters in Nigeria's struggle for police accountability and justice. The film features a powerhouse cast led by Gideon Okeke, Femi Branch, Ali Nuhu and Charles Lenny. "This is the film Nigeria has waited twenty-one years for," said Linda Ikeji, writer and producer. "Six young people went out…
…wanted everyone with possible links to the case to be thoroughly investigated so that justice would be served and innocent persons cleared through due process.The community leader further urged the police to be more transparent in handling the case in order to reassure residents that the investigation was being conduct…
…Citizens accept state authority, obey laws, and pay taxes in exchange for security, justice, opportunity, and services. When institutions repeatedly fail, confidence erodes. Trust cannot be manufactured through slogans. It is accumulated through encounters with institutions that act fairly, deliver competently, honour…
…into mourning, with church members describing the attack as heartbreaking and demanding justice for the late cleric. Church sources disclosed that Oyetoro was serving as a visiting priest after previously ministering at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Egbe. He had also celebrated Mass earlier on the day of the incident w…
…corruption and diversion of public funds. The appeal follows the July 30 judgment of Justice Chizoba Oji, who found Onadeko guilty on one count of making inconsistent statements during an ICPC investigation and sentenced him to nine months’ imprisonment with an option of a N50,000 fine. Onadeko’s legal team, in a state…
…to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice. The Southern Kaduna Peoples' Union, the umbrella organisation representing the Southern Kaduna people, said the Naridon attack was another indication that existing security measures were inadequate. In an open letter to the K…
…dismantle the factory, arrest all those connected with the operation, and bring them to justice,” Fatai said. The commissioner also alleged that attempts were made to compromise the investigation after the suspects were arrested. “It is pertinent to state that since the arrest of the suspects, desperate attempts have b…
Ekiti court jails fraudster two years for car auction fraud Justice Lekan Ogunmoye of the Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, has convicted and sentenced one Bethel Onyedikachi Ukachukwu to two years imprisonment for car auction fraud. The convict was arraigned by the Ekiti Zonal Directorate of the Economic a…
…was shifting against us,” she added. Stefanishyna, a former deputy prime minister and justice minister, was nominated as ambassador in July last year. The role is crucial for Ukraine, which depends on US arms deliveries and intelligence-sharing in the conflict against Russia. Relations between Zelensky and his US count…
…that “all is fair in politics,” arguing that politics should be guided by morality, justice and accountability. On the economy, he said although the administration’s reforms may be well-intentioned, many Nigerians were yet to experience tangible improvements in their living conditions. He urged government officials to…
…continuous k!lling of innocent citizens is unacceptable. Those responsible must face justice." by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 2:16 PM | Share this Story