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Inside Senate’s Refusal to Reinstate Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan After Serving Suspension

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The decision by the National Assembly to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her legislative duties has raised questions about parliamentary discipline, judicial authority, and the balance between internal legislative autonomy and the constitutional right of representation. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended by the Senate on March 6 following what was described as … Read more

Four Lagos Drug Lords Jailed for 28 Years, Ordered to Forfeit VGC Properties

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A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, has sentenced four drug kingpins to a combined total of 28 years in prison with hard labour. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the kingpins were arrested two years ago with 2.1 tonnes of cocaine at a residential estate in Ikorodu. Femi Babafemi, Director … Read more

NDLEA Secures 28 Years in Jail Term for Four Drug Lords in Lagos

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It’s historical blow to illicit drug trade– NDLEA Chairman, Marwa  Court orders Forfeiture of Assets The trial for the fifth suspect, Oguntolure Sunday, is ongoing The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully convicted four drug kingpins linked to the historic confiscation of 2,139.55 kilograms of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022. Eko … Read more

Family Betrayal: Paul Pogba’s Brother Sentenced to Prison Over Shocking Extortion Plot

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Paris Court Delivers Judgment on Mathias Pogba Mathias Pogba is the elder brother of Paul Pogba  Three – Year Court Sentence A Paris Court on Sunday handed down a three-year prison sentence with two years suspension to Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of France international footballer Paul Pogba, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion … Read more

Professor’ Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Trying to Help Daughter Cheat in UTME

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An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2 has sentenced Jide Josiah Jisos, who falsely claimed to be a “Professor,” to six months in prison for impersonation during the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Jisos was apprehended by officials from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) at Brix Academy in Abuja, where … Read more

Minors’ Fainting During Protest Trial Was Staged – IGP

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed the fainting incident involving six suspects during their court arraignment on Friday as a deliberate ploy to garner public sympathy. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution Eredo LCDA Shares Update on Lawal Street Road Construction in Odomola Withdraw Tax Reform … Read more

BREAKING: Court Grants VeryDarkMan N2m Bail on Strict Conditions For Impersonation

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Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, appeared in Court 1 of the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Federal Capital Territory, on Friday, facing charges of impersonating a police officer. The social media influencer was granted bail under strict conditions by the court, with the bail set at N2 million in the case referenced as … Read more

Court Sacks All 44 NNPP Candidates 24 Hours Before Kano LG Polls

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A new controversy has erupted over Saturday’s local government election in Kano State as a Federal High Court, on Friday, removed the 44 chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the ruling New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Justice Simon Amobede ruled to disqualify the NNPP candidates in response to a lawsuit filed by a party faction led … Read more

Breaking: Nigerian Govt Drops Charges Against Binance Executive Gambaryan

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Evacuated Binance Gambaryan

The government of President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had initially charged Binance, a major cryptocurrency firm, and Gambaryan in April with allegations of money laundering. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more

Yoruba Nation Activist Dies In Custody, 27 Others Arraigned In Ibadan

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Yoruba Nation Activist Dies

Adejumo Lateef, a member of the Yoruba Nation group, has reportedly died while in custody. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed this on Wednesday when they presented 27 other defendants before Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for arraignment. Lateef was the 18th defendant in a case where the Oyo State Government … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sexual Abuse In Six New Lawsuits

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is now facing six new sexual abuse lawsuits, including one alleging the assault of a minor. The civil suits were filed just a month after Combs was criminally charged in connection with what prosecutors call a long-term scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more

Tottenham Star, Son’s Father Fined For ‘Flogging’ Academy Player

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The father of Tottenham star Son Heung-min, Son Woong-jung, has been fined three million won ($2,220) by a South Korean court for violating child welfare laws at his football academy, according to reports. Son Woong-jung, a former footballer who authored a best-selling memoir about guiding his son to become a Premier League star, faced the … Read more

Paul Pogba’s Doping Ban Reduced To 18 Months After CAS Appeal

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Paul Pogba’s initial four-year doping ban has been reduced to 18 months after a successful appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). As reported by Sky Sports, Pogba, who tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) during the first match of the 2023/24 season, will be eligible to return to action for Juventus starting in … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Over 100 New Assault Allegations

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More than 100 individuals are preparing to sue rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for allegations of sexual assault, rape, and exploitation, according to attorney Tony Buzbee. Among the alleged victims, some were minors, with accusations that abuse began when they were as young as nine years old. “This is a serious matter that we will pursue … Read more

Singapore Former Minister Goes On Trial For Corruption

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The rare corruption trial of former Singaporean minister S. Iswaran began on Tuesday, marking the first time in over four decades that a political office holder in the city-state has faced such charges. Singapore, often praised for its low levels of corruption, now finds itself in the midst of a high-profile trial involving its ex-transport … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denied Bail In Sex-Trafficking, Racketeering Case

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Hip-hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail after pleading not guilty to charges in a federal sex-trafficking case. A New York federal judge ordered the 54-year-old music icon to remain in custody, citing prosecutors’ claims that Combs posed a “serious flight risk.” Combs was arrested on Monday evening and is accused of operating … Read more

Music Icon, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Charged With Racketeering, Sex Trafficking

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Superstar rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been indicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, prosecutors announced on Tuesday. The music mogul, who was taken into custody on Monday, also faces an additional charge of “transportation for the purpose of engaging in prostitution,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of … Read more

BREAKING: Court Slams N10m Bail On 10 Hunger Protesters Over Alleged Coup Plot

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Court N10m Bail Protesters

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more

Nigerian Man Jailed For Impersonating Flavour, Defrauding U.S. Citizen of $53,000

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Impersonating Flavour

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced Courage Ipaka to two years in prison for impersonating Nigerian singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, and defrauding a U.S. citizen, Yvelte M. Thompson, of $53,000. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu delivered the sentence on Tuesday after Ipaka pleaded guilty to two charges brought against him by … Read more

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