Africa
Niger coup leaders announce prosecution of ousted President for 'high treason'
If found guilty, President Bazoum could face the death penalty, according to Niger's penal code.
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Crime
EOCO, Police arrest Nigerian human trafficking syndicate in Accra
In a statement, EOCO said 47 of the suspects were males, while 2 were females between the ages of 18-34.
DL News
Africa
Nigerian woman sues father to stop forced marriage
Fatima Aliyu’s lawyer told a Sharia (Islamic) court in Kaduna state that she already had someone she loves
BBC
Courts
Human trafficking: Nigerian trader jailed six years
According to the court, the convict had not exhibited remorse for her activities. The court also ordered the convict to be deported after serving her sentence.
GNA
Africa
Nigeria: Teacher gets life sentence for defiling six-year-old pupil
Chukwu Ndubuisi, an art teacher, was arraigned on a charge of forceful penetration.
Peoples Gazette
Africa
Nigeria: Police arraign Lagos man for marrying second wife
Uzoma was arraigned before a Yaba Magistrate court on three counts of bigamy and falsification of information on a marriage certificate.
The Nigeria Lawyer
General
N. Dowuona and Company adjudged Ghana Law Firm of the year
The award recognizes a law firm’s pre-eminence in key jurisdictions in the African region and achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service
DL News
Africa
Nigeria: Court orders man to clean mosque for accommodating thieves
Mr Ibrahim, of Zuba fruit market Abuja, pleaded guilty to belonging to a gang of thieves and begged the court for leniency.
Peoples Gazette
Courts
Canadian girls’ case: Four kidnappers convicted, sentenced to 40 years in prison
On June 4, 2019, a gang accosted two Canadian ladies, who had hired the services of an Uber ride at their hostel at Nhyiaeso, a suburb of Kumasi, assaulted them and forced them into a vehicle amid shooting.
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Africa
Nigeria: Lawyer, client allegedly assassinated in Rivers State
The deceased lawyer was assassinated a day after his client was assassinated.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Courts
Kidnapping of Canadian Girls: Court to deliver judgment December 20
The four accused persons have been charged with conspiracy and kidnapping of two Canadian Girls in 2019 at Kumasi.
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H-Kwasi Prempeh writes: 'The lawyerization and judicialization of the business of Parliament is bad for our democracy'
Coming to this business of the motion of censure, we have just witnessed the lawyerization or judicialization of what is fundamentally a political, not a legal, sanction.
H.Kwasi Prempeh
Africa
Nigerian Law School’s Data Processing Officer, 2 others dismissed over exam malpractices
The actions of the three staff contravened various regulations governing the code of conduct for staff members of the law school.
The Nigeria Lawyer
Courts
8 illegal currency traders granted bail
They have been charged with engaging in business of dealing in foreign exchange without licence and have all pleaded not guilty.
theghanaiantimes
Africa
Nigeria: Civil servant seeks divorce on grounds of ritual accusations
In his divorce petition in the Jikwoyi Customary Court, in Abuja, Mr Onu said, ”I don’t know why she is accusing me of this kind of thing. This shows there is no more trust between us.”
Peoples Gazette
Africa
Nigeria: Unemployed man ordered to sweep court premises for stealing perfume
The complainant claimed the convict entered the store and stole three perfumes worth N4,000 ($9.00).
Peoples Gazette
General
UAE announces visa ban on Ghana, 19 other African countries - reports
Although it is yet unclear the reason for the ban, reports are that African nationals working in the UAE usually overstay their 30-day visit visas.
DL News
Courts
Human trafficking; Court sentences unemployed
Victor pleaded guilty with an explanation, but her explanation could not exonerate her culpability of the charge.
GNA
General
ECOWAS Court President Amoako Asante awarded again for excellence in leadership
The award is in the distinguished personality category and according to organisers, it goes to represent his ‘groundbreaking commitment to human capital development and support for projects in empowering young leaders in Africa.
DL News
Courts
7 Nigerians picked by EOCO remanded by an Accra Circuit Court
They are Osas Vincent, Kennedy Anthony, Godson Iyan Inye, Junior Ayala Ariyo, Desmond Johnson, Andrew Gabriel, Ebedebi Ayaye Friday, and Williams Ogbemedia Idemudia alias chairman who is on the run
DL News