In a week filled with legal drama and courtroom showdowns, The Jurist Newspaper brings you a concise recap of the week’s most significant stories.
- “Sunday Igboho Released from Custody”
Sunday Adeyemo, known as Igboho, was granted his freedom by Beninese authorities after fulfilling the legal conditions tied to his bail.
A prominent Yoruba nationalist, Igboho advocates for a separate Yoruba nation in Nigeria.
- “Understanding Contractors in Nigerian Public Procurement Policy
Contractors, the backbone of public projects in Nigeria, play a pivotal role in government efficiency, service delivery, and economic development.
They possess the technical ability and legal capacity to carry out essential tasks.
- “Court Dismisses Claim for Entitlement against Keystone Bank”
Mr. Uche’s entitlement claim against Keystone Bank was dismissed by the National Industrial Court for lack of merit with the court citing a lack of merit.
- “Lawyer Claims Divine Instruction to Defend ‘Killer Cops”
Adetokunbo Oyetola, the counsel for the convicted police officer sentenced to death, has claimed divine guidance in defending his client and emphasized the right to appeal the judgment.
- “Court Disqualifies Former Minister Sylvia from Bayelsa Gubernatorial Race”
The Federal High Court in Abuja delivered a judgment disqualifying Chief Timipre Sylva from participating in the upcoming election in Bayelsa State.
- “Court Remands Siblings for Allegedly Killing Uncle”
Two siblings, Musa Idris and Aliyu Idris, have been arraigned in a Kwara State Magistrates’ Court on charges of alleged culpable homicide and criminal conspiracy in the death of their uncle, Mohammed Abubakar.
- “Court Sentences Major General Umaru on Corruption Charges”
The Nigerian Army Special Court Martial, sitting in Abuja, sentenced Major General Umaru Mohammed to seven years in prison on corruption-related charges and issued a substantial order for financial restitution.
- “Court Dissolves Lagos Church Founder’s 23-Year Marriage”
A customary court in Akure dissolved a 23-year marriage between a Lagos-based church founder and his Prophetess wife, addressing the paternity of their children.
- “EFCC Arraigns Man over N20m Alleged Fraud”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Umar Bello Sadiq and his company in Kano on charges of misappropriation and issuing dud cheques.
- “Legal Practitioners Elevated”
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee announced the elevation of 58 legal practitioners, including one from the academic category, to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
This week’s legal developments, as reported by The Jurist Newspaper, provide a comprehensive overview of notable events in the Nigerian world of law and justice.
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