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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday convicted two ex officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Christian Nwosu and Tijani Bashir who were charged with N264.8 million gratification and money laundering by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Mohammed Idris, now elevated to the Court of Appeal concluded the case on fiat and handed down the conviction while delivering his judgment in the trial that spanned several months. The court, however, adjourned the sentence…

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Rashidi Ladoja, ex-Oyo governor A Federal High Court, Lagos on Monday, January 21, 2019 reserved judgment in the criminal case against a former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, and one of his aides, Waheed Akanbi, charged with N4.7 billion fraud. Justice Mohammed Idris (elavated to Appeal Court) reserved his judgment after counsel representing parties had adopted their final addresses before the court. Ladoja was first arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over charges of alleged …

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The much expected hearing of the committal proceeding against the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmud Yakubu, which came up on Friday, January 18, 2019 has been moved to Thursday, January 24, 2019 after the judge, Justice Ayotunde Faji suddenly rose to attend for an emergency meeting of the court. Many people, including members of the Young Democratic Party (YDP), the defendant/applicant in the matter, and journalists who came to witness the proceedings were disappointed…

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