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President Of Appeal Court Discloses 39,526 Pending Cases In Annual Address
President Of Appeal Court Discloses 39,526 Pending Cases In Annual Address....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Monica Dongban-Mensen, the President of the Court of Appeal, disclosed that the appellate court currently has 39,526 pending cases. This announcement was made during a ceremony marking the commencement of the 2023/2024 legal year.
In the 2022/2023 legal year, the Court of Appeal received a total of 7,295 appeals and 3,665 motions. Within the same period, 7,295 appeals and 3,665 motions were filed across the court’s 20 Divisions. Among these, 3,765 cases were resolved, and 5,617 motions were handled. Out of the appeals, 1,030 were dismissed, while 10,381 were granted. As of August 31, 2023, the court had accumulated 39,526 pending appeals, marking an increase from the 34,037 pending cases in the 2021/2022 Legal Year.
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Justice Dongban-Mensen noted that 98 panels were convened to adjudicate election petitions across the country, addressing a total of 1,209 petitions. Among these, five were related to presidential election petitions and have been concluded. Additionally, some of the 147 petitions filed at the Senatorial election tribunal have been resolved, and 417 petitions related to the House of Representatives election are currently under consideration.
She also mentioned that there are 557 petitions associated with State Houses of Assembly and 83 Gubernatorial Election petitions being addressed. These petitions involve 28 states that participated in the Governorship elections, with petitions filed in 24 states.
Justice Dongban-Mensen raised concerns about the Abuja Division being inundated with voluminous documents and lacking adequate storage facilities and office space. She appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to allocate a substantial piece of land for the construction of a new facility for the Abuja Division.
During the event, former Minister of Justice Mr. Kanu Agabi, SAN, stressed the crucial role of judicial officers’ transparency in ensuring Nigeria’s continued survival. He urged Judges and Justices not to waver in their principles, emphasizing the immense contributions and sacrifices they have made to keep the country stable and prevent chaos. Agabi called for an end to unwarranted attacks against judicial officers and warned that continued attacks could have dire consequences for the nation.
Agabi also spoke out against imposing excessive bail conditions on suspected criminals, stating that the law presumes their innocence until guilt is proven, and granting unconstitutional bail conditions that keep them in custody should be avoided.
Lastly, the Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would address the shortage of Justices at both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 19 individuals in Benin City, Edo State, for their alleged involvement in internet fraud activities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to a statement issued on Monday via the EFCC’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the arrests were carried out by the Benin Zonal Command on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The operation was based on actionable intelligence that linked the suspects to a series of fraudulent cyber activities.
The EFCC disclosed that several high-value items were recovered from the suspects during the operation, including five luxury vehicles and multiple smartphones believed to have been used in perpetrating the crimes.
“Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, arrested 19 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City, Edo State. The arrests were made based on credible intelligence connecting them to cybercrime activities,” the agency’s statement read.
Although further specifics regarding the alleged schemes have yet to be made public, the EFCC has assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be prosecuted once inquiries are concluded.
This operation is part of the Commission’s broader strategy to combat the rise in cybercrime across Nigeria, a crime trend colloquially referred to as “yahoo-yahoo.”
At least 40 individuals have lost their lives in a renewed wave of violence that struck Zike, a community in Kimakpa within the Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The assault, which unfolded in the early hours of Monday, left residents in terror as unidentified gunmen invaded the village, indiscriminately opening fire on civilians. Many who tried to escape were tragically caught in the barrage of bullets.
Community leader Wakili Tongwe, speaking to Channels Television, disclosed that he and security agents were patrolling a nearby area when the attack erupted.
“Despite engaging the attackers and pushing them back, the toll was already severe,” Tongwe said. “Thirty-six people died on the spot, and four others later succumbed to their injuries. Several victims are still receiving medical attention.”
This latest incident follows a disturbing trend of violence in Plateau State, coming just two weeks after a similar attack in Bokkos LGA claimed 52 lives.
Plateau’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, expressed strong condemnation of the act, describing it as “one attack too many” and a threat to the state’s fragile peace.
“It’s devastating to face another tragedy in Bassa, barely weeks after the Bokkos killings,” she lamented. “This appears to be a deliberate attempt to disrupt the peace we’ve been working hard to restore.”
Ramnap urged residents to stay calm and vigilant, affirming that Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration remains committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
“The state will deal firmly with any individual or group involved in such barbaric acts,” she assured, warning against retaliatory violence.
As of press time, security agencies had not released an official statement on the latest attack.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Alhaji Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations tied to a ₦70 billion fraud.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Jaja was released under the condition that he returns for upcoming court hearings. His arrest and prosecution have sparked speculations of political motivation, especially due to his previous criticisms of federal government policies.
Alongside Jaja, two others were also detained in relation to the case: Aliyu Abubakar, an unregistered bureau de change operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a PoS operator. All are being investigated for their roles in what’s being described as a massive financial scandal.
The case has generated national attention and added to ongoing scrutiny of public officials’ handling of state funds.
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