Woman arrested for alleged attempt to smuggle ‘Colos’ into Ogun prison
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a female visitor, identified as Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta. Sowunmi was arrested at about 1:33 p.m. on Friday during routine screening at the facility’s main entrance […]
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Alleged Cyberstalking: Doris Ogala’s absence stalls trial
“My Lord, we were not served with the said affidavit, and no notice was given of any medical condition or scheduled surgery”
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From Analogue to Digital: The Judiciary’s slow but steady push
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