July 6, 2023

A 27-year-old teacher named Bright Emelogu has been found guilty and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment by the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja, Lagos, for sodomising a 14-year-old student.

Describing Emelogu’s actions as reprehensible, Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja High Court emphasised that he lacked morality, displayed callousness, and exhibited reckless behavior that is entirely contrary to the responsibilities and expectations placed on teachers.

Justice Abiola Soladoye pointed out that the defendant had inflicted severe physical, emotional, and psychological distress on the survivor, causing tremendous trauma.

In her ruling, Justice Abiola Soladoye noted that the survivor’s …

Bail has been granted to Abba Kyari, the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kyari, along with his siblings Baba Kyari and Ali Kyari, were granted bail by Justice James Omotosho on Thursday in a case concerning the alleged refusal to declare assets to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

In response to the defendant’s application, Justice James Omotosho granted conditional bail to Kyari, setting the bail amount at N50 million. Two sureties, each contributing an equal sum, are required as part of the bail conditions.

In addition, Justice Omotosho mandated the sureties …