Court joins PDP, others in Emefiele’s suit, fixes May 23 for final written adoption
By Taiye AgbajeA Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two others to be joined in a suit filed […]
Judiciary
Ataga: Change of counsel stalls Chidinma’s murder trial
By Chinyere Omeire Trial of an undergraduate, Chidinma Ojukwu, for murder of Mr Usifo Ataga, Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, was on Thursday stalled […]
Court to hear Saraki’s suit against EFCC, ICPC others July 27
By Taiye AgbajeA Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, fixed July 27 for further mention of a suit filed by former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, […]
Alleged N16.3m charcoal fraud: Court adjourns ruling
By Adenike Adenike An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday adjourning until June 9, ruling on a N16.3 million charcoal fraud case. The News Agency […]
Court remands scavenger over alleged theft of copper wire worth N450,000
By Dorcas Elusogbon An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Tuesday remanded a 21-year- old scavenger, Sheu Usman, at the Ile-Ife Correctional Centre for alleged […]
Man, 19, docked for allegedly stealing iPhone
By Joy Akinsanya A 19-year-old man, Opeyemi Gabriel, on Friday appeared before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing an iPhone 6 handset. Gabriel, whose […]
Defection: Court sacks Rep. Yakubu Dogara ex-House of Reps speaker
By Taiye AgbajeA Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to vacate his seat as member representing […]
Sani Bello congratulates Hajo Saraki Bello as Chief Registrar of Supreme Court of Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has felicitated with Hajo Sarki Bello on her confirmation as the Chief Registrar of the […]
Katsina CJ inaugurates LG Election Petition Tribunals
Abdullahi ShugabaChief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Danladi Abubakar, has inaugurated Local Government Election Petition Tribunals, comprising three chairmen and six members. The News Agency […]
Osinbajo declined Obasanjo’s offer to become AGF in 2005–Ogunsakin
By Chijioke OkoronkwoA veteran journalist, Mustapha Ogunsakin, has said that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declined former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s offer to become Attorney-General of the […]
Apply moral, legal procedures in justice dispensation, CJ tells lawyers, judges
By Suleiman Shehu The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, has called on lawyers and judges in Nigeria to apply moral and legal […]
Immigration Recruitment Scandal: Court frees Abba Moro, convicts co-accused
By Wandoo SomboThe Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday, acquitted Sen. Abba Moro, former Interior Minister of charges bordering on abuse of office […]
Court stops Edo govt. from conducting April 19 LG polls
By Taiye AgbajeA Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Edo government from conducting the local government (LG) council election scheduled for April […]
Labourer gets 12 strokes for snatching lady’s handbag
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday convicted a 19-year-old labourer, Sani Zubairu, for stealing and was sentenced to 12 strokes of cane. Zubairu, of […]
Court orders transfer of Abba Kyari to Kuje correctional centre
By Taiye AgbajeA Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered the transfer of suspended DCP Abba Kyari to Kuje Correction Centre. Justice Emeka Nwite gave […]
Court orders Medical doctor to defend himself in adultery charge
By Blessing Odega A High Court Judge, Justice Ishaku Kunda on Monday ordered a medical Doctor to defend himself in the alleged adultery charge before […]
Court clears ex-Minister Turaki of money laundering charge
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, discharged and acquitted former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, of money […]
Federal High Court vacates for Easter April 8
By Sandra UmehThe Federal High Court of Nigeria is scheduled to vacate for its annual Easter break from April 8, the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Fuel sourvenir: Lagos socialite jailed 2 years
By Chinyere Omeire A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting at Oshodi has sentenced a socialite, Ms Chidinma Ogbulu, to two years in prison […]
Defection: Court shifts judgment in suit seeking Ayade’s sack to April 6
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, March 25. 2022 (NAN) A Federal High Court, Abuja, has shifted the judgment in a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic […]
Electrician charged with stealing Nicon Hotel’s N120m armoured cables
By Aderemi Bamgbose A 26-year-old electrician, Taye Rabiu, on Friday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for alleged burglary and stealing of […]
Supreme Court upholds INEC’S de-registration of 22 political parties
By Ebere AgozieThe Supreme Court on Friday upheld the de-registration of 22 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The parties were among […]
Court acquits woman accused of killing husband
By Chinyere OmeireA Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has discharged and acquitted a housewife, Mary Alilu, accused of killing her husband, […]
Section 84(12) of Electoral Act 2022: Senate to appeal judgment of Federal High Court
By Kingsley Okoye The Senate has passed a motion seeking to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court, Umuahia, on Section 84(12) of the […]
Court jailed 5 over internet fraud in Ilorin
By Mujidat Oyewole The Federal High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on Friday sentenced five persons to various jail terms over offences bordering on internet-related fraud. […]