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Why South-West will vote for Jonathan -Kayode
But within the matrix of the politics of Nigeria, that was a pointer that he is accepted all over the country. These are the views of informed political analysts which also appeal to me. The election will be a race between the main player and the
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:14P
Two arraigned for theft
James Akanpe and Odima Nsor were charged for criminal conspiracy, house breaking, theft and unlawful possession of two live bullets. The offences are punishable under Sections 97, 356, 287, and 319 of the Penal Code Law. The accused persons allegedly
Updated: 04/12/2011 07:03P
Two snag first place at SkillsUSA state conference
ECHS students Taylor May, Chris Carpenter and Bethany Hayes placed second in the Criminal Law Quiz Bowl, and SEHS student Kevin Strickland placed third in plumbing. SEHS student Aerial Strickland was named Region 6 vice president for the 2011-2012
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:59P
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity . . . And Criminal Fines for Veils
If anything, it is this law that is criminal.” “This whole law makes France look ridiculous. I never thought to see the day when France, my France, the country I was born in and I love, the country of liberty, equality, fraternity, would do something
Updated: 04/12/2011 05:50P
The Music Beat: F for Fake has authentic feel
Charlie Roadman has practiced criminal law in Austin since 2002. But the San Antonio-tempered guitarist, songwriter and record producer never stashed his guitars and his amp in a closet. "I just continued to write music and play with whatever friends
Updated: 04/12/2011 05:33P
Polygamy ban akin to outdated homosexuality law, lawyer tells court
Two women carry laundry baskets in the polygamous community of Bountiful near Creston, BC on Feb. 26, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward VANCOUVER - Canada's anti-polygamy law is akin to the long-abandoned criminal prohibition on homosexuality,
Updated: 04/12/2011 05:20P
Polygamy law perpetuates stigma: lawyer
George Macintosh says removing polygamy from the Criminal Code would have the same positive effect as the decriminalization of homosexuality in 1969. "In this sense, (the anti-polygamy law) is precisely the same as the law against homosexual sex,
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:51P
Attorney General Meets Local Law Enforcement Officials
Local law enforcement and criminal justice officials have questions about how the Ohio Attorney General's office can help them. And Mike DeWine was at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield Tuesday afternoon to give them answers.
Updated: 04/12/2011 04:49P
Mizo town fights canine trouble with law
The administration in Mizoram's Lunglei town has invoked Section 144 of the criminal penal code, but against dogs. The law is typically imposed to stop people from gathering in large numbers at public places as a means of maintaining law and order.
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:43P
State drops incitement charges against Kutuny
The MP walked to freedom on Tuesday following Attorney General Amos Wako's intervention in the case that was filed under the National Cohesion and Integration Act. It was withdrawn under Section 87 (a) of the Criminal Procedure Code that gives the AG's
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:20P
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