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Doctor: Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia lied to EFCC, not admitted in hospital as claimed
A medical doctor, Dr Olumuyiwa Solanke, said on Friday that embattled judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, was not admitted as a patient in hospital as she claimed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia trial: Judges’ salaries not paid in foreign currencies – NJC
Ramatu Ahmed, an official of the National Judicial Council (NJC), on Friday told an Ikeja High Court that the salaries and allowances of judges are not paid in foreign currencies but in Naira.
Appeal Court gives federal government nod to begin extradition of Senator Kashamu
The Court of Appeal in Lagos yesterday gave the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) the nod to begin the extraction process of Mr. Buruji Kashamu, the senator representing Ogun East senatorial district to the United State of America (USA), to face drug related charges offences.
Governor Wike: My third anniversary’ll announce Rivers as distinct state
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has declared that the roll-out of key projects during his administration’s third year anniversary, would announce the state as a distinct state, despite the current economic downturn.
EFCC amends corruption charges against Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday amended the 30-count charge against Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a federal judge, by adding an additional count.
How Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia lied about being hopitalised – EFCC witness
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Abdullahi Lawal has told a Lagos High Court how Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia lied about being hospitalised.
How Customs officer paid N12 million into Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia’s account – Witness
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, a federal judge, and Godwin Obla, a senior advocate of Nigeria, on Friday told an Ikeja Divison of the Lagos State High Court how an officer of the Nigerian Customs Service paid N12 million into Mrs. Ofili-Ajumogobia’s bank account.
How Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia lied about N8 million payment – EFCC
The corruption trial of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia continued on Friday before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja, with the prosecution highlighting a payment of N8m into her company’s account on February 4, 2015.
How Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia lied to evade EFCC investigator – witness
‘’She later wrote a statement and agreed that she met with the second defendant, and that she collected money from him,’’ Mr. Abdullahi said.
How senior lawyer Godwin Obla gave Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia N5m bribe – EFCC
Mr Lawal Abdullahi, a detective with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday in Lagos revealed how Mr Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia allegedly perverted the course of justice.
Senator Isah Misau docked, granted N5m bail over corruption allegations against IGP Ibrahim idris
The Federal Government, on Thursday, arraigned Senator Isah Misau before an Abuja High Court at Maitama for making “injurious falsehood” against the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, and the Nigerian Police Force.
Senator Isah Misau vows to prove claims against IGP Ibrahim idris in court
The Senator representing Bauchi Central in the Nigeria upper legislative chamber, Isah Hamma Misau, has said he is ready to defend himself in court following his claims against the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, and the Nigeria Police Force.
Fed govt alone cannot fund universities – Yemi Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Dr. Wale Babalakin, and the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Rahmon Bello, have said that government alone cannot fund education.
8000 bed spaces for 58,000 UNILAG students – VC Rahmon Bello
The retiring Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Rahmon Bello, has lamented the acute accommodation problem for students of the institution.
VP Yemi Osinbajo proposes PPP in university funding
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday night in Lagos declared that the government cannot support the universities as they want or even to keep them at their current levels.
VP Yemi Osinbajo, others to attend UNILAG Alumni Awards
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will be among dignitaries expected at the University of Lagos 2017 distinguished alumni awards ceremony to celebrate the university at 55.
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