N1.85m fraud: Court remands fake DSS operative till July 13
Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court Ibadan, on Friday ordered that Mahmood Mawal, a fake officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), […]
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EFCC arraigns 10 over alleged deal in 100 metric tonnes of fuel
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arranged 10 men before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over alleged illegal deal in petroleum products. […]
Alleged N29bn fraud: EFCC prays court to order ex- governor Nyako, son to open defence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday prayed the Federal High Court Abuja to order former Adamawa governor, Murtala Nyako and his son, Sen. […]
Alleged bribe: Court adjourns Sen. Sani’s matter until Oct. 19
The Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday adjourned the ongoing trial of Sen. Shehu Sani until Oct. 19 to allow the EFCC produce a vital […]
Alleged failed plastic surgery: Court adjourns trial of Lagos surgeon
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday adjourned the trial of a Lagos-based surgeon, Dr Anuoluwapo Adepoju, charged with evasion from investigation into an […]
Alleged financial infractions: Court refuses Okorocha’s plea to stop EFCC, Imo panel from probing him
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to grant Rochas Okorocha, immediate-past Governor of Imo’s request, for an order restraining the Economic and Financial […]
Alleged $9.8m fraud: Money was gift to me after I left office, NNPC boss, Yakubu tells court
Former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that substantial part of the […]
Kogi appoints Justices Olusiyi, Olowosegun as Ag. CJ, Customary Court of Appeal president
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has inaugurated Justice Henry Adebola Olusiyi as the acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the state following the demise of the […]
IHRC approves FCT Chief Judge’s nomination to represent Nigeria in ICC
The International Human Right Commission (IHRC) has endorsed Justice Ishaq Bello, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory to represent Nigeria in the International Criminal […]
Federal High Court to begin 2020 Annual long vacation July 27
The Federal High Court will on July 27, proceed on its annual long vacation for the year 2020. In a circular issued by the Chief […]
Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of 11 Judges for FCT High Court, others
The Senate on Tuesday received a formal request from President Muhammad Buhari for the confirmation of 11 nominees as Judges of the Federal High Court […]
Alleged N544.1m fraud: Court fixes trial of ex-SGF, 6 others for Sept. 14
Justice Jude Okeke of an FCT High Court on Monday fixed Sept. 14 and Sept. 16 for continuation of trial of a former Secretary to […]
Alleged 6.9bn fraud: Prosecution witness’ absence stalls trial of Fayose
The absence of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, on Monday, stalled hearing in an alleged N6.9 billion fraud and money laundering suit […]
1,864 pass Law School Bar Final Exams – DG
The Council of Legal Education has said that 1, 864 students of the Nigerian Law School passed the Bar Final Examinations conducted in January. The […]
Alleged N127.1m fraud: Court admits ex-Scholarship Board boss to N10m bail
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday, admitted Stephen Oshinowo, a former Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, to bail in the sum of N10 […]
Court remands man for allegedly defiling his 3-year-old daughter
An Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a 41- year-old man, Effiom Etowa, who allegedly defiled his three-year old daughter, be remanded in […]
Court orders Public Defender to takeover alleged kidnapper, Evans’ case
Justice Hakeem Oshodi of an Ikeja High Court on Friday ordered the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) to takeover the defence for […]
U.S. Supreme Court takes up Trump bid to withhold parts of Russia report
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to avoid disclosing to a Democratic-led congressional panel grand […]
Appointment of 21 judges: Court fixes hearing in suit challenging NJC, others for July 10
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed July 10 to hear a suit stopping the National Judicial Council (NJC) from appointing 21 out of the […]
Alleged N700m fraud: Court adjourns trial of Edo APC guber candidate to July 7
The Federal High Court sitting in Benin, on Thursday adjourned the trial of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Sept. 19, Edo […]
Court fixes hearing in suit challenging conviction of Akindele, husband, others for July 10
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 10 to hear a suit challenging the legality of the conviction of popular actress, Funke Akindele, […]
Wadume: We’re not shielding soldiers from prosecution – Malami
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that soldiers implicated in the killing of police officers on […]
Alleged $1bn money laundering: EFCC arraigns Malabu Oil firm, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned Malabu Oil and Gas Limited for money laundering offences in connection to the controversial oil block, […]
Alleged forgery: Court fixes ruling in Kwara lawmaker’s suit for July 6
An FCT High Court on Wednesday fixed July 6 for ruling on whether to refer the case of alleged certificate forgery preferred against a Kwara […]
Alleged kidnap: Wadume’s trial begins as witness testifies in court
The trial of Taraba kidnap kinpin, Bala Hamisu, also known as Wadume, on Monday, began at the Fedeal High Court, Abuja, before Justice Binta Nyako. […]