Inheritance By Hajara Muhammad Gambo A mother,Tawakaltu Shekoni, on Tuesday dragged her stepchildren, Shehu Abdulsalam, Abubakar Abdulsalam, Abdulsalam Abdulsalam and Lawal Abdulsalam, to a Shari’a court sitting in Kaduna, over her late husband’s inheritance. The complainant through her lawyer, Muhammad Uthman said the deceased, Muhammad Abdulsalam died on Dec. 20,Continue Reading
By Aisha Gambo A businessman, Lawal Hamisu on Tuesday, begged a Shari’a Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna to order his former wife, Maman Muhammad to move out of his house. Hamisu’s Counsel, H.B Debo, in his plea, told the court that his client made three pronouncements of divorce to MuhammadContinue Reading
By Christy Dike Senior Magistrate Evelyn Dara of a Dutse Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered an unemployed man, Usman Mohammed to sweep the court premises for one day for stealing a cellphone. Dara, gave the order following a guilty plea entered by Mohammed after his arraignment by the police. TheContinue Reading
Order By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties, including a university, linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’sContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sumbo The Federal High Court, Abuja has awarded N200 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Mallam Kabiru Babai. The suit was filed by Mr Okpi Adaafu on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Peter LifuContinue Reading
Suit By Wandoo Sumbo The Federal High Court, Abuja has awarded N200 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Mallam Kabiru Babai. The suit was filed by Mr Okpi Adaafu on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice PeterContinue Reading
By Christy Dike A sales representative, Emmanuel Effiong of Kubwa, was on Thursday docked in a Magistrates’ Court in Duste, Abuja for allegedly stealing 105 planks of wood from his employer. The police charged Effiong with criminal breach of trust, theft and cheating. The defendant however pleaded not guilty toContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, on Wednesday sentenced Jonathan Markus to death by hanging for killing his 82-year-old boss, Ezekiel Adebola and 67-year-old wife, Abiodun. Delivering judgment, Justice Idris Mohammed held that based on the evidence before the court, Markus committed the crime,Continue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo Mr Olakunle Olasanmi, the new Chairman of the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents (NAJUC), Abuja chapter, has tasked members to uphold accuracy and professionalism in reporting court proceedings, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olasanmi, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Abuja, June 21, 2026(NAN) The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has welcomed the court verdict upholding the council’s registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and reinstating its Board of Trustees (BoT). NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-igbe Sukubo, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja,Continue Reading
