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Group hails security operatives as terrorists surrender

From Ridwan Bolanle, Abuja The Democratic Front (TDF) commended the Nigerian military for heating the dens of terrorists, leading to the surrender of 129,417 in the last six months. TheNewsZenith quotes TDF as describing this fit as evidence of a renewed push by the government to tackle security challenges. TDF’s Chairman, Danjuma Muhammad and Secretary, […]

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Law / Crime Security

12 drug peddlers sent to jail in Kano – NDLEA

From Our Correspondent No fewer than 12 drug peddlers arrested in Kano State have been convicted for various jail terms, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). TheNewsZenith reports that the spokesman of the State Command of the anti-drug agency, Sadiq Maigatari, announced the convictions in a statement on Saturday in Kano. Maigatari described […]

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Law / Crime

Makinde charges new judges to protect people’s rights

From Gbemisola Musab, Ibadan Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, swore in eight judges of the State High Court and two Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal, charging them to protect people’s rights. TheNewsZenith reports that a representative of the National Judiciary Commission, Yakubu Ismaila attended the event in Ibadan. Speaking at […]

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Agriculture Law / Crime

Man in court for allegedly stealing cocoa seeds

From Our Correspondent An adage that all days for the thief but one day for the owner, played out recently in Ode-Aye, Okitipupa local government area of Ondo State when a farmer vier into another man’s farm to steal cocoa seeds. On Wednesday, TheNewsZenith reported that the 32-year-old farmer, Femi Balogun, appeared before an Okitipupa Chief […]

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Law / Crime

Emefiele’s aide narrates how he collected $.4m for him

By Olalekan Abdullah Mr John Adetola, personal assistant to former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele on Thursday narrated how he collected $400,000 (N674.46 million) on behalf of the ex-governor. Adetola, the seventh prosecution witness, in the ongoing trial of Emefiele, made the revelation on Thursday while giving evidence before an Ikeja Special Offences Court. Justice Rahman […]

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Law / Crime

ISI-UI Hijab: Court strikes out stay of execution application

From Our Correspondent For the second time in six months, the International School Ibadan (ISI), University of Ibadan lost its application for a stay of execution on the use of hijab by female Muslim students of the school. TheNewsZenith reports that this is a sequel to striking out of the application for a stay of […]

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General Law / Crime

Minors’ Arraignment: UK charity urges restraint  

From Our Correspondent A UK-based charity, Ibironke Adeagbo Foundation (IA-F) has pleaded with the Federal Government to show restraint in the case of some minors arraigned for alleged an anti-government protest in August. TheNewsZenith reports that Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, founder of the foundation, made the appeal on Sunday in Abuja. Adeagbo was reacting to the […]

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General Law / Crime

Centre warns against destabilising democracy in Rivers

From Our Correspondent The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed concern over the Federal High Court ruling, restricting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to the Rivers State Government. TheNewsZenith reports that CISLAC’s Executive Director, Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, gave the warning in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Judicial […]

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Law / Crime

Police foil banditry attack, rescue 6 kidnap victims

From Our Correspondent The Police in Katsina State, on Saturday, foiled a banditry attack in Jibia Local Government Area and rescued six kidnap victims. TheNewsZenith reports that the Spokesman of the Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the state Police Public Relations Officer, announced the incident in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. Aliyu stated that […]

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Law / Crime Security

Jungle justice destructive to criminal justice system – NPF

By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the general public against rampant jungle justice in part of the country, warning about its consequences on Nigeria’s criminal justice administration. TheNewsZenith reports that the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement circulated to newsmen on Sunday. Adejobi said a recent spate of […]

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