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National Industrial Court Overturns Eight-Year Retirement Rule for Education Directors
The National Industrial Court has ruled that education directors in the Federal Civil Service are exempt from the eight-year retirement policy, upholding their right to serve until age 65 or 40 years of service under the 2022 Teachers' Retirement Act.
Donald Trump pays E Jean Carroll $5m following sexual abuse and defamation verdict
Former President Donald Trump has issued a $5 million payment to E Jean Carroll following a 2023 civil verdict regarding sexual abuse and defamation claims.
Kano educator facing rape charges regarding four twins to appear in court this October
A Kano teacher accused of raping four twin sisters is scheduled for arraignment in October after the court ordered the prosecution to share evidence with the defense.
Abuja Court Orders Arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Over Alleged Fake Investment Council
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged head of a non-existent government council facing fraud and forgery charges.
Suspected Fraudster Adeyemi Absent from Court for Arraignment
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of impersonating a government official and running a fake investment council, was absent from his scheduled court hearing as police consider seeking an arrest warrant.
ADC Maintains Candidates Remain Unaffected by Appellate Court Ruling
The African Democratic Congress has declared that its candidates, selected through direct primaries, remain valid despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling concerning the party's internal structures.
Canada issues warning on five common visa application errors that trigger a five-year ban
Canada's immigration department warns that submitting false documents or information can lead to a five-year ban, stressing that applicants are legally responsible for all data submitted, even via representatives.
Blogger Detained Over Alleged Defamation of Governor Soludo
Ejike Ofoegbu, a blogger accused of defaming Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his family, has been remanded in custody after a court in Awka declined jurisdiction over the case.
Abuja Court Denies Sowore’s Request for Prolonged Trial Adjournment
A Federal High Court judge has denied Omoyele Sowore's application to delay his trial until after the court's vacation, ordering the proceedings to continue on July 16.
Anambra State Prosecutes Blogger for Defaming Governor Soludo and His Son
Ejike Ofoegbu, a blogger who admitted to fabricating stories about Governor Soludo and his son for financial gain, has been arraigned in an Anambra court on cybercrime and defamation charges.