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Widow's plight: CJN summons Conduct Tribunal chairman
The Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, yesterday summoned the Acting Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Yakubu Umar, over plans to eject Mrs. Biliqis Sanni, wife of the late chairman of the tribunal, from the official
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:01P
Tuition fees will be affordable, says Belgore
His father, the late Justice Babatunde Belgore, was also an alumnus and the patron of OGS Old Students Association. National Secretary of the OGS Old Boys Association Alhaji Lanre Soyemi said the group adopted Belgore because of his commitment to
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:01P
Activists urge EFCC, ICPC to probe corrupt judges
They urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Aloysius Katsina-Alu and the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, to resign. The duo spoke at a symposium entitled: “The Necessity of an Impeccable Judiciary to Sustainable Democracy”,
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:01P
JeffCo hires financial consultant; bankruptcy still on table
The Jefferson County Commission voted Tuesday to hire a firm to help plan its financial options to deal with its $3.2 billion sewer debt – including the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. In a 4-0 vote, the commission selected FTI Consulting out of
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:01P
Money laundering bill
It is interesting that FATF makes recommendations to countries on measures necessary to standardise their criminal justice system and regulatory measures required for full participation in the global financial system. The body further promotes
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:01P
Private equity firm Wynnchurch raises $600 million
Rosemont-based private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital Ltd., whose portfolio companies supply such products as orange traffic barrels and crash-test dummies, said it has raised $603 million for its third fund, exceeding its target of $500
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:01P
Students for Israel vs Students for Justice in Palestine: A War of Strongly
Israeli Apartheid Week was last week – though there are events throughout March – and BU Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) planned to make a statement on Israeli Apartheid. Of course, just as SJP wanted to bring
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:01P
2nd woman guilty in 'Jihad Jane' case
The US Justice Department said Jamie Paulin Ramirez, formerly of Colorado, pleaded guilty in US District Court in Philadelphia to one count of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists. She faces as long as 15 years in prison and a $250000
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:00P
American Apparel founder allegedly turned teen staffer into sex slave on 18th
Mr Charney, who demanded the woman come to his New York City apartment the day she turned 18, answered the door in his underwear, dragged her inside and forced her to her knees so she could pleasure him, according to the lawsuit, which demanded $US250
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:00P
Sheriff: Autopsy shows Barry man died of asphyxia after crash on Ill. 106
Petty said Niffen had no apparent injuries from the accident. He appeared to have died in the early-morning hours, Petty said. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Niffen owned Tri State Seamless Gutters and Tiny's
Updated: 03/08/2011 06:00P
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