Judiciary
3 docked for alleged conspiracy, theft
Three men, who allegedly stole a company’s property, on Friday, appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State.
The defendants are Ali Mosuru, 20; Anthony Elson, 27; and Abdullahi Sulaimon, 20.
They are standing trial on a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy to receive stolen property.
They, however, pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Dr Simon Uche, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Aug. 8, alongside others at large.
He alleged that the defendants conspired to steal property belonging to a company known as Von and located at Volks area of Ojo.
The company is said to be represented by Mr. Edwin Illobi.
According to the prosecutor, the stolen property include batteries, cables and iron rods, all valued at N2.8 million.
The alleged offences contravene the provisions of Sections 287 and 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015.
The Magistrate, Mr. L. K. Layeni, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N200,000 each with two sureties each in like sum
He adjourned the case until Oct. 26 for mention.
Judiciary
Court remands man for allegedly stealing cold room compressor
A Sharia Court in Kano State on Wednesday ordered that a 25-year-old man, Ahmed Abdulkadir who pleaded guilty to stealing a cold room compressor unit worth N60,000 be remanded in a correction centre.
The police charged Abdulkadir, who lives in Fagge Quarters, Kano, with theft.
The Judge, Malam Umar Lawal-Abubaka, adjourned the matter until July 25 for summary trial.
Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Abdullahi Wada told the court that the complainant, Nura Muhammed who also resides in Fagge Quarters, reported the matter at the Fagge Police Station, Kano, on July 6.
Wada alleged that the defendant, entered into the complainant’s shop and stole the compressor unit.
The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.
Judiciary
Man,26,docked for alleged theft of armoured cables worth N3.7m
Judiciary
Jigawa High Court judges begin annual vacation
Jigawa State Chief Judge, Justice Umar M. Sadiq has approved July 10 for the commencement of annual vacation for the State High Court.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Director, Publicity and Protocol Matters, Jigawa State Judiciary, issued to newmen.
The statement said the High Court Judicial staff would resume work on Monday, September 11, 2023.
He said the vacation is under the Provision of Order 45 Rule 5(1) of the Jigawa State High Court Civil Procedure Rules (Subsidiary Legislation) Cap. H-2, laws of Jigawa, 2012.
“Given the above, by the Provision of Jigawa State High Court 2022/2023 Legal Calendar, all High Court Judges shall be on vacation from Monday, 10th July, 2023, to Friday, 8th September, 2023 and resume work on Monday, 11th September, 2023,” he said.
He said that during the vacation period, Justice Mustapha Bello Adamu of High Court No 9 Hadejia would serve as the Vacation Judge and sit at High Court Complex, Dutse.
-
Finance3 months ago
Court orders Sen. Victor Umeh to repay N136m bank debt to AMCON
-
Abuja Update2 months ago
UNDP, FG partnership needed to achieve inclusion, equity- Minister
-
Abuja Update1 month ago
Banks drive stock market performance with N147bn gain
-
Infotech3 weeks ago
World Backup Day: NITDA urges Nigerians to ensure backup of data
-
capital market2 years ago
Rt.briscoe, FBNH, Others halts negative performance of stock market
-
Health3 weeks ago
Immunisation: FG, GAVI seek synergy with Sokoto Govt.
-
Infotech2 weeks ago
Forex for Beginners: Unveiling the currency exchange and how to trade it
-
News4 months ago
Oil thieves sponsoring malicious media campaign against Navy – Spokesman