Alleged N4bn fraud: EFCC arraigns ex-Anambra Governor, Obiano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought the former governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano to the Federal High Court, Abuja for arraignment. […]
Judiciary
Senior staff files N150m suit against JAMB for alleged unlawful dismissal
A Deputy Director with Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mr Yisa Usman, has filed a N150 million suit against the board over alleged […]
Tension in court as defendant attempts suicide
Palpable tension enveloped an Ikeja High Court on Tuesday when a suspect, Ayoko Oluwatobi, attempted to commit suicide. Oluwatobi, 25, is standing trial […]
Alleged N3bn fraud: How ex-Head of Service, Oyo-Ita used her companies to launder funds –EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s witness, Mr Hamma-Adama Bello, has told a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja how Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, immediate-past […]
Alleged N320m fraud: Court orders Rep Mutu to enter his defence
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed Rep Nicolas Mutu (Delta-PDP)’s no-case submission in the alleged N320 million money laundering charge by the […]
Man gets life sentence for sexually assaulting his 3 children
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a man, Ademola Oladimeji to four life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his three […]
Court nullifies N800bn Rivers budget passed by pro-Fubara lawmakers
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, set aside the Rivers’ N800 billion budget passed by five members of the house led by the Edison […]
Akpabio, Abbas dragged to court for increasing own budget
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 20 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, […]
My husband threw me out of our matrimonial home because I visited my ex-boyfriend….. – Woman tells court
A businesswoman, Mrs Halima Damina, on Friday dragged her husband Jacob before a Customary Court in Jikwoyi, FCT, accusing him of throwing her out […]
Supreme Court judgment: Police arrest 38 protesters in Lafia
Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 38 protesters in Lafia for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment which upheld the election […]
UPDATED: Supreme Court affirms Mohammed Yahaya as Gombe Governor
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Mohammed Yahaya as the duly elected governor of Gombe State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Who affirmed […]
UPDATED: Supreme Court affirms Oborevwori as Delta Governor
The Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment on Friday Sheriff Oborevwori as the duly elected governor of Delta. The Apex court dismissed the appeal […]
Pastor who allegedly sodomized church member denied bail
An Ikeja high court on Friday denied bail to a cleric, Elijah Emenandy, charged with sexual assault of his church member. Emenandy had applied […]
Polaris Bank’s staff remanded in prison over alleged N16.6bn fraud
A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Friday, ordered Mr Chinenye Duru, a Polaris Bank staff and account officer to Mr Victor Onukogu, to […]
Alleged procurement fraud: Court to begin Emefiele’s trial Feb. 12
An FCT High Court, Maitama on Friday, fixed Feb. 12 for the trial of the suspended Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on alleged […]
Supreme Court affirms election of Nasir Idris as Kebbi Governor
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Gov. Nasir Idris as Kebbi governor. Delivering judgment, Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, dismissed the appeal by […]
Supreme Court affirms Dapo Abiodun as duly elected governor of Ogun
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed Dapo Abiodun as duly elected governor of Ogun State in the March 2023 governorship elections. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, […]
Supreme Court upholds Uba Sani’s election victory as Kaduna Governor
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State. Delivering judgment, Justice Tijjani Abubakar, dismissed the appeal against […]
Supreme Court affirms Abdullahi Sule as Nasarawa governor
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed Abdullahi Sule as duly elected governor of Nasarawa State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Eku who delivered the judgment dismissed the […]
Court threatens bench warrant against 3 over alleged N26.4m betting fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, adjourned until March 5, for re-arraignment of three persons charged with N26.4 million fraud. The defendants […]