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DCP Abba Kyari’s bail application denied again

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A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Monday, refused to grant the bail application of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, said the application had been overtaken by events following an order of a sister court, granting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s prayers to detain Kyari for another 14 days to enable it conclude its investigation. Justice Ekwo held that the sister court, which gave the order in favour of NDLEA on Feb. 22, was a court of coordinate jurisdiction.…

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Alleged fraud: Again, judge’s absence stalls arraignment of Dana Air MD, others

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The absence of Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday again stalled the planned arraignment of the Managing Director (MD), Dana Air, Hathiramani Jacky Ranesh, on allegations bordering on fraud.Mr Ranesh was earlier scheduled for an arraignment on Oct. 13, 2021, but Justice Egwuatu was not in court.Today, the case was listed as number one on the cause list.Although counsel to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Moshood A., and lawyer to the defendant, Ade Adedeji, SAN, were in court, the judge’s absence hindered the proceeding.Besides,…

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$418m debt: Court fixes Dec. 21 to hear pending applications in 36 governors’ suit

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The last is yet to heard of the tussle between the Federal Government and the State Governors over the repayment of Paris Club fund collected by the state government. A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed Dec. 21 to hear all pending applications in a suit filed by the 36 state governors over plan to deduct monies accruing to them from federation account to settle 418 million dollars judgment debt in relation to Paris Club Refund.Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after taking arguments for and against the plaintiffs’…

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Federal High Court holds valedictory court session for late Justice Abdu-Kafarati

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The Federal High Court (FHC), on Monday, held a posthumous valedictory court session in honour of its former Chief Judge, Late Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati, in Abuja.The Chief Judge of FHC, Justice John Tsoho, in his address, described the late Kafarati as “a revered gentleman, a great family man; very humane, articulate, peaceful and quiet by nature.”According to Tsoho, he was humility personified, but courageous and stood firm, as circumstances demanded.He said the news of Kafarati’s untimely death came to him, the judges and members of staff of the court as…

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Electricity distribution controversy: Court orders parties to maintain status quo

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered parties in a suit filed over the raging controversy on the alleged takeover of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to maintain status quo pending the next date of hearing. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who gave the order following an ex-parte motion moved by counsel to the plaintiffs, Etigwe Uwa, SAN, ordered that the defendants be out on notice of the processes filed in the suit witjin five days of making the order. The plaintiffs; CEC Africa Investments Limited and KANN Utility Company…

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Court fixes Nov. 22 to hear Saraki’s suit, challenging EFCC, ICPC to probe him

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A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday fixed Nov. 22, 2021 for hearing two separate suits filed by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to restrain the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and others from probing him and seize his assets.Justice Anwuli Chikere fixed the date after Saraki’s counsel, Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, sought to withdraw a motion filed on June 30, 2021 seeking for a stay of proceedings.Earlier, Ogunwumiju had told the court that the matter was slated for hearing.He, however, said that he had two applications before the court.“We…

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