Abuja Court shifts Yahaya Bello’s trial on other charges to Nov 13
The Federal High Court in Abuja has shifted the ongoing trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to November 13. The case, which involves other pending charges against the former governor, could not continue as earlier planned, leading the court to adjust the hearing date. The adjournment means Bello will return to court on […]
Lagos drags National Assembly to Supreme Court over Central Gaming Bill, seeks contempt proceedings
The Lagos State Government has taken legal action against the National Assembly at the Supreme Court over the proposed Central Gaming Bill, which aims to put betting and gaming activities under federal control. Lagos argues that the bill violates the constitution by trying to take over powers already given to state governments. According to Lagos […]
Kano court jail’s 20-year-old for aiding prostitution
A magistrate court in Kano has sentenced a 20-year-old woman after finding her guilty of helping others engage in prostitution. The young woman, whose name was not immediately released, was arrested by security operatives following intelligence reports about her activities. According to court documents, she was accused of connecting people to prostitutes and benefiting financially […]
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 […]