FG files corruption charges against Farouk Lawan over Otedola bribe

The Attorney-General of the Federation has finally filed charges against Farouk Lawan and Mr. Emenalo Boniface for allegedly collecting bribe from Femi Otedola. The case has been assigned to Justice M.N. Oniyangi of the FCT High Court.

See the full charge papers after the cut.

Zimmerman to be charged with Second Degree Murder

Angela B. Corey, the prosecutor, said Mr. Zimmerman, 28, a crime watch volunteer, will appear before a magistrate within the next 24 hours. He is accused of fatally shooting Mr. Martin, an unarmed teenager, in a case that has captivated the country and brought to the fore issues of race, violence and precisely what constitutes self-defense. 

“We did not come to this decision lightly,” Ms. Corey said. She added: “Let me emphasize that we do not prosecute by public pressure or by petition. “ 

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Law is back in Lead City University

Gist reaching TRENDS has it that a Federal High Court has ruled in favor of the management of lead City University and has restored the Faculty of Law back which was ordered to close by the Nigerian University Commission (NUC). 

The court ruled based on the fact that lead City University has met all the necessary and basic requirements to run a standard law faculty. The court has also ordered NUC to release all the necessary documents and license to enable the university posses full accreditation and also for the Council of Legal Education to start their accreditation process without delay.

This is a giant step for Lead City University as they have lost most of their Law Students already to other universities and other faculties in the university.

It is also a sign of commitment to the general public that Lead City University would always and continue  to strive to protect the interest of both parents and students and all stake holders of the University.