Court throws out suit by APC faction challenging candidates of Rivers LG poll
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to disqualify candidates participating in the upcoming Rivers State local government elections. The group argued that the candidates did not emerge through a valid party primary and therefore should not contest in the […]
German nurse jailed for life over murder of 10 patients
A court in western Germany has handed a life sentence to a 44-year-old palliative care nurse after finding him guilty of murdering 10 patients and attempting to kill 27 others. The acts were carried out at a hospital in Wuerselen near Aachen between December 2023 and May 2024. The Aachen Regional Court ruled that his […]
PDP convention: Only Appeal Court judgment can displace Justice Omotosho ruling – Party chieftain
A senior chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that only a judgment from the Court of Appeal can overturn the ruling delivered by Justice Omotosho regarding the party’s national convention. The party leader explained that once a competent court has given a decision, it stands until a higher court sets it aside. […]
Osun Assembly passes Multi-Door Court, Traffic Regulation Bills
The Osun State House of Assembly has passed two important bills aimed at improving justice delivery and strengthening traffic management in the state. The bills are the Osun Multi-Door Court House Bill and the Osun State Traffic Management Authority Bill. The Multi-Door Court Bill will create more options for resolving disputes outside regular courts, such […]
Court rejects Lamido’s move to stop PDP National Convention
The Federal High Court in Abuja has turned down a request by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, to halt the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention. Lamido asked the court to stop the party from moving forward with the event, but his plea was not granted at this stage. Lamido’s lawyer, Jeph Njikonye, […]
Abuja court sentences driver to prison, imposes ₦3.2 million fine for damaging FRSC vehicles
A court in Abuja has sentenced a driver to prison and ordered him to pay a ₦3.2 million fine after he damaged vehicles belonging to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The court ruled that the driver acted irresponsibly and caused serious damage, stressing that government property must be respected at all times. According to […]
Court orders remand of lawyer, 4 others at Force CID for cyber bullying Senator Umar
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of lawyer Ahmed Abdulrahman and four other defendants at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Area 10, Abuja. Justice Rita Offili-Ajumogobia made the ruling after the group was arraigned for allegedly cyber-bullying Senator Shehu Baba Umar. They will remain in custody until November 10. The […]
Defamation Charges: Magistrate Courts grant Fejiro Oliver bail, case adjourned to Nov 4th
Two Magistrate Courts in Asaba, Delta State, have granted bail to investigative journalist and Secret Reporters founder, Fejiro Oliver, after new defamation charges were filed against him by the state government. The cases, labeled CMA/529C/2025 and CMA/530C/2025, were brought to court through the Attorney-General of Delta State. Oliver is being accused of defaming Senator Joel-Onowakpo […]
Ekiti court jails man for life over armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. The judgment was delivered by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, who ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Peter was first arraigned on December 29, […]
NBA condemns Kano court order forcing TikTokers to marry
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized a reported ruling by a Kano Magistrate’s Court that allegedly ordered two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days. The order reportedly followed their appearance in viral videos considered “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship […]