Man sentenced to death for murder of neighbour in Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of killing his neighbour. The court said the evidence presented during the trial clearly showed that the accused committed the crime. The judgment came after months of hearings involving witnesses, police reports, and legal arguments. During the trial, prosecutors explained […]
UniPort student sentenced to death for murder of girlfriend
A student of the University of Port Harcourt has been sentenced to death after a court found him guilty of killing his girlfriend. The tragic case, which has been in court for months, finally reached its conclusion when the judge delivered the verdict. The court said the evidence presented was strong enough to confirm that […]
Court strikes out case challenging Hayab as Northern CAN chairman
A Federal High Court has dismissed the case filed against Rev. John Hayab, challenging his position as the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern region. The plaintiffs had argued that his emergence did not follow due process, but the court ruled that the suit lacked merit. According to the judge, […]
Court decries issuance of certificate to Anambra community ,monarch-elect, despite pending litigation
A High Court has criticised the decision to issue a recognition certificate to a monarch-elect in an Anambra community while a legal dispute over the throne is still ongoing. The court expressed shock that such an important document was given out despite clear knowledge that the matter is already before the court. According to the […]
Judge strikes out ICPC suit against Kano electoral officials
A Federal High Court judge has struck out a case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against several Kano electoral officials. The suit, which accused the officials of misconduct during previous election processes, was dismissed after the court ruled that the charges were not properly supported with sufficient evidence. […]
Court admits judicial statements of terror defendants, Haruna Abbas, others fixes Jan 22 for trial
The court has admitted the judicial statements of terror suspects, including Haruna Abbas, in a case involving terrorism-related charges. This decision sets the stage for the trial, which has now been scheduled to begin on January 22, 2026. The presiding judge confirmed that all necessary documents and statements from the defendants have been accepted as […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Ndigbo sentenced to life imprisonment in Nigeria – MASSOB
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has condemned the life sentence handed to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, saying the judgement is not just against one man but against the entire Igbo people. The group described the ruling as a clear sign of injustice and political oppression targeted at the South-East. […]
Nnamdi Kanu removed from court for ‘unruly’ conduct as judge delivers judgment
There was tension in court on Wednesday as the judge ordered the removal of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed IPOB, after he reportedly became unruly during the delivery of his judgment. The incident happened at the Federal High Court, where security personnel had been deployed in large numbers. Witnesses said the courtroom became […]
Court sentence Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment
A Federal High Court has sentenced the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of multiple charges related to national security. The judgment, delivered under tight security, marks one of the most significant legal decisions in recent years involving political agitation and separatist movements […]
Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu for belonging to proscribed group, inciting violence
A Federal High Court has convicted Nnamdi Kanu for being a member of a proscribed group and for making statements the court said encouraged violence. The judgment was delivered after reviewing several pieces of evidence presented by the prosecution, which argued that Kanu’s activities went against national security laws. The court ruled that his actions […]