A document from the Police Legal Department has disclosed that a prima facie case of criminal trespass, impersonation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of trust has been established against Chief Moroof Owonla popularly known as Kaka, a complainant in an alleged case of land grabbing. The report stated that the complainant failed to appear for trial after the conclusion of the investigation whereby the arrested suspects were charged to court but he was at large. The said document also exonerated Alhaji Hassan Alli who was listed among the suspects from being liable for any criminal act in a…
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A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos struck out a suit filed by a lawyer, Chief Abdullai Tony Dania, against AIICO Insurance company, over alleged breach of contract. Justice Yelim Bogoro in her Judgement on Wednesday held that the claimant did not wait for the outcome of his petition to the National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, before approaching the court to seek redress. Consequently, Justice Bogoro stuck out the suit and awarded a cost of N100,000, against the lawyer in favour of the insurance company. The plaintiff had in an affidavit sworn to by Litigation Manager. Mr. Abimbola Mayowa stated that…
Frontline energy lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Damilola Sunday Olawuyi has emerged the Chair of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights. Olawuyi, who represents Africa on the Working Group, took over from his Asia-Pacific counterpart, on July 01. The expert body was established in 2011 through UN Resolution 17/4, to promote the effective and comprehensive dissemination and implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights through country visits, capacity building and dialogue with Governments and all relevant actors, especially business enterprises. Professor Olawuyi, a Harvard and Oxford trained scholar with expertise…
The Prince’s Trust International, PTI, has formally been launched in Nigeria to bridge gaps in employment challenges among Nigerian youths. The Prince’s Trust International, PTI, a brainchild of His Majesty, King Charles III of England was unveiled at the NECA House Building, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, to also tackle the global crisis of which Nigerian youth are having a share of the unemployment challenges, the Chief Executive Officer, PTI Will Straw said on Tuesday. The event, themed: Field of Skills and Dreams 2023 NECA/PTI/FSD Recruitment Fair was supported by other local partners in the country, already using the Get Into programme/Get…
A prosecution witness, Lateef Bello, has testified against an alledged syndicate involved in £1million (One Million British Pounds) fraud case. The first prosecution witness claimed to have been defrauded by some suspects while being led in evidence on Monday, narrated to Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja. He alledged that the defendants; Morufu Adewale (aka Gbegulerin Adelana), Omitogun Ajayi, Ajisegiri Abiodun, Abayomi Alaka (aka Dauda Usman Alashe), Taiwo Ahmed, Raufu Raheem, and Sanlabiu Teslim specialises in use of Juju (traditional rituals and medicine) to defraud their victims. The defendants; Morufu, Alaka, Ajayi, and Ajisegiri were initially standing trial…
By Dennis Isong Lagos, often hailed as the economic heartbeat of Nigeria, pulsates with dynamism and presents an alluring appeal to both astute investors and individuals yearning for opportunities in the real estate sector. Whether your objective is to acquire a property, find a rental, or make a lucrative investment, the importance of connecting with a reputable real estate company in Lagos cannot be overstated. The city of Lagos, with its bustling streets and vibrant energy, has firmly established itself as the focal point of Nigeria’s economic landscape. As a result, it has become a prime destination for both domestic…
Ogun State now has a new Commissioner of Police, in the person of CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha. He takes over from AIG Olanrewaju Yomi Oladimeji who was recently decorated as Assistant Inspector General of Police. CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha had served as Deputy Commissioner of Police Department of Administration and Finance Ogun State Command. He was the officer in Charge of Okuta Police Post in Kwara Police Command between 1994-1996. He was also Unit Commander Police Mobile Force 2 Sqaudron Keffi Lagos State from 1996-2000. He was Deputy Commander Police Mobile Force 26 Squadron Uyo Akwa-Ibom State from 2000-2002. Between…
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law, NBA-SBL has unveiled plans for its 17th Annual International Business Law Conference themed: “The Nigeria Business Landscape – Priorities of Law, Policy and Regulation.” This is according to the Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee of SBL, Dr. Adeoye Adefulu, While speaking about the event at a press conference on Wednesday, the Council’s treasurer, Mrs. Ayoyinka Olajide-Awosedo disclosed that this year’s conference will hold from July 5 to 7 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. According to her, the objectives of the conference is to set an agenda to revive the economy owing to…
The Assistant Inspector General of Police Ari Mohammed Ali, Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos has decorated three Assistant Commissioners of Police with the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police during a working visit to officers of the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters on Monday. Some of the management staff decorated were Assistant Commissioners of Police, in charge of various Area Commands in Lagos, namely; Omole Ola, Sagir Ismail, A.A Shika, while CSP Ogunsakin Gbenga to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, among other senior personnel decorated. He also charged all Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers attached to the…
In a bid to stem drug abuse among youngsters in the country, the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN, took the commemoration of the 2023 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking tagged “People First: Stop Stigma and Discrimination, Strength Prevention”, to secondary school students, urging them to avoid the use of hard drug, as it attracts a-15-year jail term upon conviction by the court. Speaking at the sensitisation event on Monday in Lagos, Mr. Olalekan Olabulo, the CRAN President in a welcome remark noted that commemorating the annual event is a tactical way of fighting drug abuse and…