Security guard docked for allegedly stealing 3 laptops, 2 ACs
By Moronke Boboye A 26- year-old security guard, Ibrahim Babatunde, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing three HP laptops, […]
Judiciary
Supreme court dismisses ex-minister’s suit against Tinubu, Atiku
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by a former Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, seeking disqualification of Sen. Bola Tinubu of the APC and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP as presidential candidates of their political parties.
Lagos Govt arraigns Chrisland school, 4 staff for alleged manslaughter of 12-year-old old student
By Adenike Ayodele The Lagos State Department of Public Prosecution (DPP) on Thursday arraigned Chrisland School Ltd and four staff members for alleged manslaughter of […]
Businessman charged with obtaining N200,000 by false pretences
By Moronke Boboye A 40-year-old businessman, Musa Salam, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N200,000 on false pretences. Salam, who […]
Man bags 13 months imprisonment for N1.6m fraud
By Patience Yakubu Justice Dairus Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday sentenced one Shehu Abubakar to 13 months imprisonment for N1.6m fraud. […]
Phone snatcher jailed 1 month for stealing cell phone
By Ugochi Ugochukwu A Dei-Dei Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced a 20-year-old man, Isah Abubakar, to 1 months imprisonment for snatching a […]
Court stops Ayu from parading as PDP National Chairman
By Onyeje Abutu-Joe A Makurdi High Court on Monday granted an ex-parte application seeking an interim injunction to restrain Mr lyorchia Ayu from parading himself […]
Appeal Court dismisses PDP suit against Tinubu, Shettima over alleged double nomination
By Taiye Agbaje The Court of Appeal, Abuja, Friday evening, dismissed an appeal by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking the disqualification of Sen. Bola Tinubu, […]
Appeal Court judgment reflects Osun People’s will – PDP
By Olajide Idowu The PDP in Osun, says the unanimous judgment of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja which affirmed the victory of Gov. […]
Alleged planned suspension: Court adjourns Rivers Gov.-elect’s suit against PDP for judgment
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Friday, adjourned a suit filed by Sir Siminlalayi Fubara, Rivers Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Governor-elect and […]
UPDATE:Osun Governorship: Appeal Court affirms Adeleke’s election
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun.
Alleged fraud: Absence of ex-JAMB Registrar’s children in court stalls arraignment
By Taiye Agbaje/Philomina Attah The absence of the four children of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in a Federal […]
UPDATE: Alleged terrorist financing: FG lines up 4 witnesses against Tukur Mamu
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government has lined up four witnesses who will be testifying against Tukur Mamu in a 10-count charge filed against him. […]
Ojerinde sues ICPC for breach of rights, as ex-JAMB registrar’s trial stalled
By Taiye Agbaje Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has sued the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) […]
Court orders INEC to paste, transmit Saturday’s poll results electronically
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to electronically transmit the Saturday’s governorship and house […]
Election: NHRC expresses concern over inciting statements by politicians
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC )has expressed concern over the rise in hate speech across the country, fueled by politicians seeking […]
Court rejects suit seeking to compel CCB to release INEC chair’s asset declaration forms
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, struck out a suit seeking to compel the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to release […]
Plateau Governorship ticket: Supreme Court affirms Dakum of LP’s candidacy
By Ebere Agozie The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed Dr Patrick Dakum as the Plateau State Labour Party (LP) candidate for the Saturday Governorship election. […]
NIS former staff seeks court’s order for promotion
By Glory Abuh-Adejoh A former staff of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Mr Made Oguntoyinbo on Monday prayed the National Industrial Court to order his former […]
N2.5bn debt: Court adjourns ABU, 110 staff members’ suit for further report of settlement
By Glory Abuh-Adejoh The National Industrial Court on Monday adjourned until April 24 for further report of settlement between Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, and 110 of […]
Emmanuel Bwacha: Constitutional Lawyers berate High Court judgment
Some top lawyers are berating a Federal High Court in Jalingo for upturning a judgement given by the Supreme Court on the governorship candidate tussle […]
Abia Guber Race: Ibe lauds judiciary for Supreme Court victory
By Chimezie Godfrey The governorship candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia state Prof Gregory Ibe has commended the Supreme Court for restoring […]
Court orders removal of Benue LP dep. governorship candidate’s name from INEC list
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the removal of the name of Mr Idu Onyiloyi, Labour Party (LP) deputy governorship […]
Shun corruption, retiring justice admonishes judiciary
By Imelda Osayande Justice Rita Nosakhare-Pemu, the retiring Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division, has admonished the Judiciary to shun corruption. Nosakhare-Pemu […]
Chrisland: court fixes inquest hearing for April 4
By Ngozi Njoku The Coroner Inquest set-up to ascertain the cause of death of a 12-year-old Chrisland School pupil, Whitney Adeniran, who died on Feb. […]