Rivers: Lawyer, Effiong reveals cause of enmity between Wike, Fubara
A Rivers State lawyer, Effiong, has disclosed what he claims is the root of the enmity between former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Sim Fubara. According to Effiong, the tension stems from disagreements over party leadership, allocation of political positions, and control of party structures in the state. He said these differences have intensified […]
Kano Court sentences man to death for killing son
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of killing his own son. The judgment followed a full trial in which the prosecution presented evidence linking the man to the crime, while the defence failed to convince the court otherwise. The court held that the prosecution proved its […]
Court grants N500m bail to Malami, wife, son
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N500 million to former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, pending trial for money laundering charges brought by the federal government. The bail applies to Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and an employee of […]
Court upholds death sentence for Kebbi woman over ex-husband’s murder
A Kebbi State woman has had her death sentence upheld by a court for the murder of her ex-husband. The ruling follows the conclusion of legal proceedings confirming her conviction, sending a strong message about the consequences of violent crimes. The Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court’s judgment, stating that the evidence presented during […]
Former Lagos Education Director jailed for stealing N48.9 million from Access Bank
A Lagos court has sentenced Olawale Faleti, a former director in the Lagos State Ministry of Education, to two years and five months in prison for stealing N48.9 million from Access Bank Plc. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court found Faleti guilty on five counts of theft brought by […]
Ondo Judiciary grounded as Magistrates, Customary Court heads begin indefinite strike
Judicial activities across Ondo State came to a halt on Monday as magistrates, presidents of Grade ‘A’ customary courts, and legal research officers commenced an indefinite strike. The industrial action was prompted by unresolved demands for judicial autonomy and improved welfare conditions. The strike, declared by the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary […]
Court orders temporary forfeiture of N1.1bn linked to Kano
A court has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N1.1 billion linked to Kano State. The decision was made to secure the funds while investigations and legal proceedings continue. Authorities said the money may have been involved in unlawful transactions. The court’s ruling is part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover public funds suspected to […]
Court grants Malami interim bail, adjourns case to Jan 5
A Nigerian court has granted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, interim bail while his case has been postponed to January 5. The court said the bail was temporary and would allow him remain free pending further hearing on the matter. The judge explained that the adjournment was necessary to give both the prosecution […]
Salu of Edunabon stool: Appeal Court orders retrial
The Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in the long-running dispute over the Salu of Edunabon stool. The ruling sets aside the earlier judgment and directs that the case be heard again, giving all parties another chance to present their arguments properly. In its decision, the appellate court held that issues raised in the […]
Court stops APC, INEC from dismissing Cross River State Chairman
A Federal High Court has restrained the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from removing the party’s chairman in Cross River State. The court order followed a legal challenge over attempts to dismiss the chairman from office before the expiration of his tenure. According to the ruling, the court directed […]