Blord–VDM case stalled as judge steps down, court fixes new date
The hearing was cut short after an unexpected development in court.
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The hearing was cut short after an unexpected development in court.
The court set aside the fines imposed on media platforms for broadcasting a documentary about the state of banditry and ...
The court adjourned the case until June 24 for hearing of the pending motions.
About 10 officials of the EFCC surrounded Mrs Ofili-Ajumogobia as she attempted to leave the courtroom.
A senior lawyer paid N5 million into the judge’s account.
An official discloses the earnings of the judge.
The lawyer is being tried on an 11-count charge of perverting justice and offering gratification to public officials.
The EFCC said the senior lawyer offered gratifications to some judges to influence them.
Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia is standing trial alongside Godwin Obla, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Former petroleum minister was in court to lend support to her sister-in-law.
Mrs. Ajumogobia is being prosecuted alongside a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Godwin Obla, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
The judge released the passport of a senior lawyer arranged alongside the judge.
The High Court judge's daughter also enjoyed controversial unique benefits at the maritime agency.
The EFCC accuses Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of receiving bribes totalling about $800,000.
The EFCC accused the lawyer of bribing the judge.
The invitations are part of an ongoing corruption investigation in the judiciary.
The EFCC is investigating bribery allegations involving a senior lawyer.
Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia was barred from any elevation to the Court of Appeal.
The family say the judge turned the court clerk to a domestic help. The family of Israel Okodugha has petitioned ...
