Lawyer asks court to halt reintegration of repentant insurgents into society
2026-04-24
Lawyer asks court to halt reintegration of repentant insurgents into societyContinue Reading
Alleged Coup: Military inaugurates General Court-Martial, begins trial of suspects
2026-04-24
The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try officers accused in an alleged coup plot, marking the formal commencement of proceedingsContinue Reading
ADC crisis rooted in legal process, not external influence — lawyers
2026-04-03
Two Nigerian lawyers have attributed the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to procedural legal issues and binding court rulings, dismissing claims of external interference.Continue Reading
30-year-old man admits killing mother over refusal to bathe him
2026-03-26
Killing By Christian Ogbonna A 30-year-old man, Ofobuike Damian, has appeared before an Abakaliki Magistrates’ Court 2 for allegedly stabbing his aged mother to death over her refusal to bathe him. Damian, whose address was not provided, is facing a one-count charge of murder, to which he pleaded guilty. TheContinue Reading
2 women in court for alleged misconduct
2026-03-26
Misconduct By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Two women: Mrs Aishat Akinola, 44 and Mrs Modupe Adeoluwa, 47, were on Thursday, arraigned before a Mapo Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over an alleged misconduct. The duo, who are neighbours, were charged with conduct likely to cause the breach of peace, but they pleaded not guilty.Continue Reading
Woman, 40, in court over alleged theft of N1.7m
2026-03-16
By Dorcas Elusogbon A 40-year-old woman, Akinibi Tosin, on Monday appeared before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of N1.7 million. Tosin, a sales representative, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and betrayal of trust. She pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Odusina Olawole, told the court thatContinue Reading
Alleged copyright infringement: Court remands founder of “Netnaija” media
2026-03-05
By Priscilla Osaje The Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday remanded the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Netnaija Media Enterprises, Emmanuel Analike in Kuje corrections facility for alleged copyright infringement. Justice Suleiman Liman fixed the date after the counsel to the defendant, Nnemeka Ejiofor notified the court that he filed aContinue Reading
Erisco paste controversy: I’ve no case to answer, food critic tells court
2026-02-27
Erisco paste controversy: I’ve no case to answer, food critic tells courtContinue Reading
Why we’re yet to charge El-Rufai to court – EFCC
2026-02-24
Why we’re yet to charge El-Rufai to court – EFCCContinue Reading
FG backs NECA’s drive to strengthen industrial courts, arbitration panels
2026-02-13
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has pledged support to the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) to strengthen industrial courts and arbitration panels for faster workplace dispute resolution. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Muhammad Dingyadi, made the pledge at the fourth International Labour Adjudication and Arbitration ForumContinue Reading