Abuja, Nigeria — September 15, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, today issued a bench warrant against Abuja lawyer Victor Giwa and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola Olugbenga, over their repeated failure to appear for arraignment on charges of forgery and impersonation. Presiding judge, Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, granted the request after the […]
Justice Samira Bature of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, on Thursday issued a stern warning to a property developer, Cecil Osakwe, and his co-defendants, including lawyer Victor Giwa, over continued attempts to evade arraignment in a criminal case filed by the Federal Government. Listed as Defendants in the
AIG Fayoade Warns Officers Against Unlawful Detention and Civil Case Interference The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 2 Command, AIG Adegoke Fayoade has warned his officers and men against unnecessary/prolong detention of suspects. Fayoade gave the warning during his monthly lectures of officers and men in his command headquarters, Onikan Lagos. He also
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An Abuja Lawyer, other over forgery, Impersonation An Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, has been dragged before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, over allegations of forgery and impersonation. In the charge marked CR/150/25 filed by the Inspector General of Police, Giwa and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola Olugbenga, are accused of
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Police Inspectors Promotion Interview (DSB) – PSC Chair Warns Against Financial Inducement, says any officer/s contributing money for promotion will be sanctioned The Departmental Selection Board (DSB) interview for Inspectors due for promotion to the next rank of unconfirmed Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP 2) will be held at the 17 Police Zonal Command Headquarters
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The National Judicial Council (NJC), the highest disciplinary body for Judicial Officers in Nigeria, on Wednesday wielded a big stick against three judicial officers, including a Justice of the Court of Appeal, as it suspended them all for one year without pay. The three are also placed on the watchlist for various tenures ranging from
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday reversed the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu, the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State while also directing the governor, Hope Uzodinma, to appoint the most senior Judge in acting capacity. NJC also gave Justice Nzeukwuas seven days to show cause why disciplinary action should not be taken
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Governing board members must be ready to account for their stewardship and must ensure that personal and parochial interests should not take precedence over those of the organisations they serve, strengthening board members’ accountability – PSC Chair. The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, has called on the new Board
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PSC Warns Against Abuse of Tactical Units; Insists Police Departments Should Be Allowed To Function, Approves Appointment of 9 State Commissioners The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned that Tactical Units should not be allowed to supplant recognised Police Departments, especially at the State Command Headquarters. The Commission notes that many State Commissioners have abused
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IGP Reiterates Ban on Public Parade of Criminal Suspects Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the ban on public parade of criminal suspects before formal charges are filed in court. According to a statement by the Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, this directive underscores the IGP’s commitment to upholding
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