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Oni is chasing a grand illusion, says Ekiti ACN, Falana
“Oni, by his action, is dancing naked in the judicial market square, asking the same court to set aside its verdict on a matter that is already settled. “All the allegations he hurled at the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami,
Updated: 03/15/2011 07:01P
Judge threatens to jail IG Ringim
In Abuja High Court Judge, Justice Ajoke Adepoju, yesterday summoned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Hafiz Ringim, to explain why he should not be jailed over flagrant disobedience to court orders. The summon is contained in a Form 49 order
Updated: 03/15/2011 07:01P
ICPC under pressure to dump N6b NJI fraud probe
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday said that it has uncovered a N6billion fraud at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), headed by Justice Umaru Eri (rtd), based on petitions received by the
Updated: 03/15/2011 07:01P
Speak up: Should the Glen Ellyn Park District file a lawsuit to get the leaky
By Anonymous Should the Glen Ellyn Park District file a lawsuit to get the leaky roof fixed? In our editorial this week, we focus on how the Glen Ellyn Park District can't seem to gain control of the mounting costs of its newest facility.
Updated: 03/15/2011 07:01P
Buhari, Babangida, governors shun Arewa Forum
At the meeting which was attended by Vice President Namadi Sambo, Niger State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu passed a damning verdict on the region's leadership. He said it's current generation of leaders
Updated: 03/15/2011 07:01P
US: no immunity for former Somali colonel
A lawsuit has accused the former colonel and Columbus resident, Abdi Aden Magan, of overseeing the detention and torture of a human rights advocate in Somalia in 1988. The State Department says in a Tuesday letter to the US Attorney's Office that Magan
Updated: 03/15/2011 07:00P
US gov. signs package of 4 immigration bills
Unlike Arizona, which passed a controversial law last year focused exclusively on enforcement, Utah has recognized the need for immigrant workers and their benefits to the economy. "This is a tool conservatives across the county can use," Aguilar said.
Updated: 03/15/2011 07:00P
Editorial: Board must work to fix sport center's leaky roof
By Anonymous The Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center has been a financial thorn in the sides of some Glen Ellyn residents even before it opened last year. Voters approved a $11.9 million bond issue in 2006 for the Glen Ellyn Park District to obtain
Updated: 03/15/2011 06:59P
Lawsuit: Preschooler forced to spend time with lesser-minded 2-year-olds
by CBS A furious New York mom filed a lawsuit against a preschool, claiming it failed to prepare her four-year-old daughter for elite elementary schools. In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Nicole Imprescia says her daughter Lucia was forced to
Updated: 03/15/2011 06:58P
NFL players try to tackle legal system
As one of the plaintiffs listed on the players' lawsuit against the NFL, Leber is pretty well versed in the collective bargaining situation. But even he admits that there are times he's had to go online to legal websites to look up the meanings of some
Updated: 03/15/2011 06:58P
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