Looted Art and Legal Restitution: The Case of the Benin Bronzes – Kaine Agary
The most topical issue in the art world as it pertains to Africa is rooted in antiquity. In 1897, the British Army raided the Benin […]
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Grass Cutting Scam: EFCC to Appeal Dismissal of Case Against Babachir Lawal, Others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it will appeal the ruling of Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital. Territory High Court Abuja, […]
Alleged forgery: Court adjourns no case submission ruling by ex-NSCDC official
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Kubwa, adjourned for ruling in a no case submission filed by Jubrin Buba charged with alleged forgery […]
UNIBEN wins land case against Edo community
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has won the case of land dispute with Uteh community. Justice Daniel Okungbowa of an Edo High Court dismissed the […]
Alleged Rape: Judges conference stall Karen’s case
Proceedings of the alleged rape and death case of Karen Akphagher at the Federal High Court, Abuja was on Wednesday stalled as the judge was […]
Alleged 1.7bn loan: Fidelity moves to strike out case against businessman
Fidelity Bank plc on Friday began moves to drop a suit against a businessman, Edward Akinlade, charged with N1.7 billion loan fraud in an Ikeja […]
Alleged domestic abuse: Absence of judge stalls Osinachi’s husband’s case
The absence of a judge of a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Thursday stalled the trial of Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel […]
Alleged N6.2bn Fraud: EFCC Closes Case against Ex-Plateau Gov Jang
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, closed its case against a former governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang and a […]
Alleged forgery: Court adjourns case over ”missing” defendant
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned a case of alleged forgery and impersonation filed by the Nigeria Police Force against Ibrahim Modu and […]
YPP aspirant makes case for North Central presidency in 2023
Mr Malik Addo-Ibrahim, a presidential aspirant of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), says electing a president from North Central in 2023 will ensure and fairness in […]
Alleged Pension Fraud: Court adjourns ex-HoS, Oronsaye’s case until Oct. 5
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the alleged pension fraud trial involving former Head of Service of the Federation, Stephen Oronsaye until Oct. 5. At […]
Biden: U.S. will defend Taiwan militarily in case of attack
The United States (U.S.) would defend Taiwan militarily if it was attacked, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a news conference in Japan. Biden added […]
N555.8million Fraud: EFCC Presents Last Witness, Closes Case Against ‘Smart Investors’ Couple
the ongoing trial of a couple: Oladeji and Omotayo Henry, alongside their company, Built Global Concepts, facing prosecution for an alleged N555,820,000 ( Five Hundred […]
WHO confirms 3rd Ebola case in northwest Congo
Health authorities have confirmed a third Ebola case in the city of Mbandaka in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) said […]
Alleged $1.6m fraud: Court dismisses pastor’s no case submission
By Adenike Ayodele An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday dismissed a No Case Submission filed by a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God […]
Court grants NURTW chairman N1m bail, transfers case
A Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State, on Monday, granted bail in the sum of one million Naira to the Lagos Island Branch B […]
$1.6m Scam: Court Rules on Lagos Pastor’s No Case Submission April 12
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on March 11, 2022, adjourned ruling on the no-case submission filed by one Ayodeji […]
Alleged N24.6m Fraud: EFCC Closes Case Against Former Benue University Hospital Chairman, Others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Makurdi Zonal Command, on Monday, March 7, 2022, closed its case in the ongoing trial of a former […]
Alleged enforced disappearance: Panel orders police to produce victim’s case file
By Edith Nwapi An independent investigation panel on Monday ordered the police to the case file of a victim of alleged enforced disappearance, John Alozie. […]
Alleged wrongful termination of appointment: Court fixes Ibadan Poly lecturer’s case for April 14
By Suleiman Shehu National Industrial Court in Ibadan has fixed April 14 for judgment in a case of unlawful termination of appointment, instituted against The […]
Doctor’s strike: FG, NARD’s absence stalls case
By Glory Abuh-Adejoh The absence of the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD) in the National Industrial Court, on Wednesday […]
Alleged N3bn diversion: Absence of ‘whistleblower’s stalls case
The absence of John Idumange, who raised an alarm over alleged diversion of N3 billion Agriculture loan by government officials was on Monday stalled in a […]
Nigeria records 230 new COVID-19 cases – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said the country registered 230 additional COVID-19 infections in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on […]
Alleged N29bn Fraud: Appeal Court Rules Nyako Has Case to Answer
The attempt by a former governor of Adamawa State, Vice Admiral Muritala Nyako (rtd) to terminate his money laundering trial by the Economic and Financial […]
China urges caution opening overseas mail after Omicron case
China has urged people to wear masks and gloves when opening mail, especially from abroad after authorities suggested the first case of the Omicron variant […]