Day: February 21, 2025

“Hermoso to Appeal Rubiales Verdict, Lawyer Says”

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Jenni Hermoso intends to appeal the verdict in the case against Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish football chief. This decision follows Rubiales’ conviction for forcibly kissing the Women’s World Cup-winning player, for which he received a fine. As confirmed by her lawyer, Angel Chavarria, Hermoso plans to challenge the ruling. The appeal will come in response to the court’s decision, which found Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and imposed a 10,800 euro fine. Notably, the judge did not impose a prison sentence, despite prosecutors having sought a two-and-a-half-year term. This…

Ex-Naval Chief, Gen Bauka, still on wanted list – ICPC

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ICPC Arraigns NBC Director Over Alleged Document Forgery, Abuse Of Office

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reaffirmed that former Naval Chief, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (Rtd.), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka remain on their wanted list. This declaration addresses claims that amended charges have cleared the two of alleged N3 billion fraud, embezzlement, and abuse of office. The ICPC insists these claims are false and should be disregarded. In a statement released by Demola Bakare, Director of Public Enlightenment and Education/Spokesperson for the Commission, the ICPC clarified that a subsisting arrest warrant is in place for…

“IBB’s Delayed Apology for June 12: ‘Fortunate,’ Says Ex-Governor”

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A former Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has said the former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, was lucky to have a chance to apologise to Nigerians for some of his actions. The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain said the former military leader deserves to be forgiven for his actions, especially in the annulment of the June 12 1993 presidential election. It was reported that Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, acknowledging that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Moshood…