Court nullifies appointment of TICs in Kwara
A High Court in Kwara has nullified the appointment of Transition Implementation Committees (TICs) by the State Government. The judgment followed a suit filed by […]
Judiciary
Alleged N69bn debt: Court fixes Jan. 24 for AMCON’s suit against Jimoh Ibrahim
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday fixed Jan. 24, 2022 for a suit filed by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), seeking a stay […]
Ilorin court jails Femi Adesina’s impersonator for fraud
A Kwara state High Court, sitting in Ilorin, has sentenced one Jamiu Isiaka to 28 years at the Mandala Correctional Centre, Ilorin, for impersonating Presidential […]
IPOB: Court orders probe of Emene killings, Nzuko Umunna hails verdict
By Chimezie Godfrey An Enugu State High Court has ordered the Enugu State Government to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the […]
COVID-19: Bangladesh receives 5m doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China
Bangladesh has received a new batch of five million doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine from China, the country’s health ministry spokesman, Maidul Islam Prodhan, told […]
Husband drags wife to court to seek divorce for alleged attempt to stab him
A businessman , Mr Onyeka Jonathan, on Thursday dragged his wife, Gloria, before a Customary Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja, to seek divorce over alleged attempt […]
Court dissolves 21-year-old marriage on grounds of abandonment
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday dissolved a 21-year-old marriage between Esther Onabu and Samuel on grounds of abandonment over her inability to […]
FG may file fresh charges against Sunday Igboho – Malami
The Federal Government may file a fresh action against Yoruba secessionist agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (also know as Sunday Igboho), following the judgment of Oyo State […]
Collection of VAT by FIRS remains – FG
The Federal Government says the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will continue to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) following the ruling of the Court of […]
Attorneys-general brief Osinbajo on justice sector reforms
Six attorneys-general from the South-West have briefed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the progress of justice reforms in their respective states. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, […]
NAFDAC arraigns man, 37, for allegedly producing, labelling fake drugs
A 37-year-old man, Adebayo Ismail, who allegedly manufactured and labelled fake drugs, was on Wednesday brought before a Federal High Court in Ibadan.Ismail is facing a […]
No age is too early to educate children about sex – Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s wife
Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Gov. Gov. Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, says no age is too early for parents and guardians to teach their children about […]
Caregiver confessed he raped his boss’ granddaughter – IPO tells court
An Investigating Police Officer, ASP Mary Okoi told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that a 21-year-old caregiver, Godwin Onuminya confessed to raping his boss’ 14-year-old […]
Police arraign man for alleged unlawful receipt of transformer oil
The police in Osun have arraigned one Emmanuel Sheu, aged 52, before an Ilesa Magistrates’ Court for allegedly receiving Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)’s transformer […]
Interior designer docked for allegedly stealing from friend
A 49-year-old interior designer, Rapheal Oloyede, on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing clothes and three pairs of shoes from […]
Woodworker docked for allegedly defrauding customer
A 35- year-old woodworker, Tope Akiniyi, on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defrauding customer of N147,000. The police charged Akiniyi, who […]
Guarantor docked for allegedly aiding suspect to escape
A 42-year-old man, Peter Isaiah, who stood as guarantor on Tuesday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly aiding a suspect who allegedly stole jewellery […]
My husband beats me, says I eat too much – Woman tells court
A 23-year-old woman, Firdausi Sulaiman on Monday dragged her husband, Haruna Haruna, before a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, seeking divorce on […]
NJC recommends appointment of 6 Chief Judges, 31 others as Judicial officers
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of six Chief Judges and 31 others as Judicial Officers to beef up judicial functions in […]
FG to appeal N20bn Oyo court judgment — Malami
The Federal Government is to appeal the judgment of an Oyo State High Court which awarded N20 billion in damages against the Attorney-General of the […]
Man, 21, docked over alleged manslaughter
A 21- year old motorcyclist, Abiodun Falade, on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, charged with recklessly riding his motorcycle and causing […]
Court remands woman, 29, for murder
An Ebute-Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos ordered the remand of a 29-year-old, Precious Ibe at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre on Friday pending legal advice […]
Doctor’s strike: Court directs FG, NARD to proceed with suit as negotiation fails
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Friday directed the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD) to proceed with their applications […]
Man, 27, in court for stealing N30, 000
A 27-year-old man, Olamilekan Akinola, on Thursday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N30,000. The police charged Akinola with conspiracy and […]
Doctor’s strike: Court fixes Friday for ruling as parties agree to negotiation
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, has fixed Friday for ruling in a suit between the striking members of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD) and […]