A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abubakar Mahmud SAN has lamented the lack of coherence in the use of technology in the administration of justice in the country. Mahmud, who delivered a keynote address at the 2024 Law Week Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Kano with the theme “Turning Point” expressed the need to adopt the the positive aspects of technology in justice delivery especially in aspects of E-filing, digital case management and virtual courts on mobile applications. He explained that technology is a necessary tool in the administration of justice but unfortunately the…
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Senator Rufai Hanga, representing Kano Central Senatorial Zone has revealed that the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has requested him to forward the proposal of the Emirate Council to constitution review committee for strengthening traditional institutions in Nigeria. Sen Hanga, a three-time Senator, disclosed this at his maiden press conference since his election, held at his constituency office in Kano recently. According to the Senator, the emir deemed it fit to reach out to him as a member of the constitution review committee, to forward the request of the Emirate Council to empower traditional institutions, in view of their…
The Kano State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of two youths during a violent clash that erupted between rival thug groups at Darmanawa Quarters on Sunday. The incident, which occurred around 11am saw armed hoodlums engaging in heavy fight which prompted a swift response from police that came to disperse them. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Haruna Kiyawa in a statement said that dispute erupted during a Gangi Event, a local hunters’ celebration, organised by a 59-year-old Muhammad Barde in preparation for the upcoming wedding of his children.…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja has found guilty and convicted one Mrs. Ramat Mercy Mba, a mother of five children guilty of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, the late Abba Kyari. This is contained in a news statement signed by Demola Bakare, fsi Ag. Director, Public Enlightenment and Education/ Spokesperson for the Commission and made available to newsmen on Sunday. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Mohammad however deferred the sentencing of the convict till Thursday, 16th of May, 2024 but directed that she should be remanded in Suleja Correctional…
A Federal High sitting in Apo, Abuja has ordered the arrest of former Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Ladi Aisha Hamalai for her failure to appear in the corruption case preferred against her by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). This is contained in a News Release signed by Demola Bakare, fsi Spokesperson, ICPC on 25th April 2024 and made available to newsmen in Kano over the weekend. The Court presided over by Hon. Justice C. O. Oba issued the bench warrant on Monday, 22nd of April, 2024 for…
By Sali Ali A Social Enterprise Group in Nigeria known as Rashak Farms and Agro Allied Limited has provided medical services to 200 women out grower farmers in Hadejia and Mallam Madori Local Governments areas in Jigawa state, Northwest Nigeria. Although it’s an Agro Allied Organization, the group believed that, a healthy farmer will bring about bountiful harvest to improve food security in the country. Flagging off the program in Hadejia town the Chief Executive (CEO) Rashak Farms and Agro Allied Limited Rahmah Aderinoye said, the aim of the medical outreach was designed to provide the health needs and improve…
A Kano State Shari’ah Court, sitting in Kura, has ordered a 25-year-old Haruna Abdulkarim to be given 10 strokes of the cane as punishment for falsely claiming to be a Christian and ‘converting’ to Islam. Abdulkarim, a resident of Koguna Ward in Makoda local government area of the State, was apprehended by Hisbah personnel in Kura local government area of the State following a tip-off. He had been attending both daily and Friday congregational prayers, pretending to be a Christian wanting to embrace Islam, and soliciting funds under the guise of almsgiving. His actions prompted the Hisbah Commander in Kura…
A Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun has awarded a sum of N30 million against Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji for a libelous publication against the Neo Black Movement of Africa. Justice Roli Daibo-Harriman, in a certified true copy of the judgement made available to newsmen, ruled that the N30 million covered the cost of general damage. The Judge, in the judgement delivered on April 29, 2024 also awarded a sum of N300,000 being cost for litigation against the blogger. Ikeji was also ordered to write a letter of apology to be published and circulated in her blog, Linda Ikeji…
Tragedy struck in Zamfara State as bandits unleashed a wave of violence on some farming communities, claiming the lives of at least 30 farmers, including a respected Islamic cleric. The attacks occurred in Gidangoga village of Maradun local government area and Bilbis village in Tsafe LGA of the State. According to a news dissemination platform, PRNigeria, the bandits first struck in Maradun LGA, attacking Gidangoga village, where farmers were preparing their lands for the upcoming wet season. Mallam Makwashi Maradun Mai Jan Baki, a renowned Islamic cleric, was brutally killed while working on his farm. He was known for reciting…
Senator Shehu Sani, the one time Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone has advised that interrogating former aides of Governor Nasiru Elrufai will lead to nothing if he is not invited to answer questions on the $350 million looted from the state. Recall the adhoc committee set up to conduct a comprehensive fact-finding into financial dealings, the status of executed contracts, loans, grants, and project implementation from 2015-2023 has commenced its clarification session in Kaduna. The committee set up to probe the past regime of Elrufai has engaged in detailed discussions with several key present and past government officials, including…