Tag: court
Governors, Wike dragged to court over security votes
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states and the…
Cocaine from Brazil: NDLEA detains Ship, Captain, 20 Crew
The latest interception comes barely weeks after NDLEA operatives uncovered another cocaine shipment aboard MV Nord Bosporus, also from the…
Malami accuses EFCC chairman of bias, demands recusal from probe
Malami further warned that allowing the investigation to continue in its current form could undermine public confidence in the anti-corruption…
Bode George slams Court ruling stopping PDP Convention, warns of crisis
In his ruling, Justice Omotosho held that the PDP failed to conduct valid state congresses before attempting to elect new…
How a former cleaner beat millionaire’s son to win £43m inheritance battle
A former cleaner has won a dramatic £43 million inheritance battle against the son of her late husband, British multimillionaire…
Impeachment fear grips Bayelsa as deputy governor drags assembly, IGP to court
The judge said the order was necessary to ensure justice and fixed November 13 for the defendants to appear. If…
Reactions trail Nnamdi Kanu’s Court decision
Kanu told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that, after reviewing his case files, he found no valid…
Reactions trail Sowore’s arrest in Abuja
Several civil society groups and human rights organizations have demanded his immediate release, condemning his arrest within a court premises…
Court sacks Ebonyi council chairmen, nullifies 2024 LG elections
The elections had produced chairmen and councillors across the 13 local government areas of the state. Justice H.I.O. Oshomah, who…
FG arraigns Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, brother over protest disobedience
Court arraigns Nnamdi KThe Nigeria Police have taken Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy EjimThis follows the #FreeNnamdiKanuNowanu’s lawyer, br
Train driver joins WhatsApp fraud ring, lands in jail
Finally, the judge directed that Ofielu’s biometric details be added to the Lagos State Offenders’ Database and that his Ecobank…
Peter Obi drags Deji Adeyanju to court, demands ₦1.5 billion for defamation
He asked the court to order Adeyanju to publicly apologize and to pay ₦1 billion as general damages and ₦500…
Drama in education sector as court suspends UNILAG, OAU admission process
The Federal High Court in Enugu has ordered the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and the Joint…
Again, Senate stops Natasha’s return, gives reasons
letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, dated September 4, 2025, the Senate acknowledged…
Court jails Maiduguri businessman for fraud
Gana was first arraigned on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Court orders NYSC to allow female corps members to wear skirts
She also told NYSC to bring back the two women and give them their NYSC certificates, which they had not…
Court quashes conviction of Akwa Ibom psychiatrist, Dr. Nwaopara after years of persecution, struggle
He also helped bring donations of important medical equipment from Mobil Producing Nigeria, including beds, mattresses, and fans. Despite these…
Kanu’s fate to be decided October 10 in terrorism trial
Agabi also questioned the legality of IPOB’s proscription, arguing that the proper process, including presidential approval, was not followed.
SERAP drags NNPCL to court Over Missing N825bn, $2.5bn
According to SERAP, the Auditor-General has repeatedly reported missing money from NNPCL. Meanwhile, most Nigerians have seen little benefit from…
Mbappe vs PSG: Real Madrid star takes former club to court
Two magistrates have been assigned to the case, which officially opened on Tuesday. The complaint centers on the events of…
Chrisland Tragedy: Autopsy reveals 12-Year-Old Whitney died from electrocution
Following the expert witness testimony and initial cross-examination, the magistrate adjourned proceedings to August 8, 2025, to allow defense counsel
Court jails two friends 12 months each for stealing clothes
She also ordered that they both pay compensation of N200, 000 each to the complainant or risk another 12 months…
N80bn fraud: Yahaya Bello’s Court defiance sparks outrage among Civil Society groups
The CSOs argue that by disregarding court orders, Bello is not only setting a dangerous precedent but also sending a…
Court remands man for allegedly defiling one-year-old girl
The prosecutor said the offence contravened the provisions of sections 261 and 263 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State,…
Court remands man for allegedly stealing wires worth N1.6m
He said that the defendant was caught by security guards and handed over to the police.
Court remands businessman for allegedly defiling minor
Kwasu directed the prosecutor to forward the case file to the State Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
Court remands three over alleged armed robbery, murder
The dependants, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy, armed robbery and murder.
Woman in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N1.9m
The prosecutor said the offence contravened section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Jobless man jailed for stealing company’s properties
The offence, according to the prosecutor, contravened section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015
Cyclist to spend one year in jail for smoking hemp, assaulting police
Bokkos, who sentenced Bulus to one year jail term on each of the two-count, said that the sentence was to…