Ghanaian businessman banned from operating any food business in UK for storing fish in the bathtub next to his toilet
A Ghanaian chef has escaped going to prison after he was caught keeping fish inside his bathroom, right beside the toilet, before using it to prepare meals that were sold illegally in shops. Stephen Akuoko had been running his business in Watford, Hertfordshire, using the name Tribal Foods for over three years. The 62-year-old prepared […]
Kano court jails 85-year-old for rape
A High Court in Kano State has sentenced an 85-year-old man, Malam Isah Abdullahi, to 14 years in prison for a serious offence. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aisha Mahmud at the Gwarzo Division after a full trial. The court ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Officials from the state […]
Going to court could lead to expulsion – APC on Fubara Dagogo’s suspension
The All Progressives Congress has warned that members who take internal disputes to court risk being expelled from the party. This follows the indefinite suspension of Fubara Dagogo by party executives in Bonny, Rivers State. Speaking on television, Felix Morka said party rules require members to first use internal conflict resolution channels. He explained that […]
Driver in Anthony Joshua crash appears in court after being charged over de@ths of his two friends
The driver involved in the car crash that killed two friends of boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court following charges related to the fatalities. The incident occurred when the vehicle reportedly lost control, resulting in a tragic collision. Court proceedings revealed that the driver faces serious charges connected to the de@ths, and legal representatives […]
Court Orders Remand Of Suspected Quack Public Relations Practitioner
A judge at the Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the remand of a 66-year-old man, Negedu Patrick Siaka, over allegations that he falsely presented himself as a professional public relations consultant. He was arraigned on charges linked to impersonation, fraud, and forgery after his arrest in the Wuse district of Abuja. Authorities say […]
Court adjourns judgment in DSS’ N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP
A Nigerian court has postponed judgment in the N5.5 billion defamation suit filed by the Department of State Services against SERAP. The case, which has drawn public attention, centers on allegations that the civic group made statements the agency considers damaging to its reputation. At the latest hearing, the presiding judge announced that ruling would […]
AGF Fagbemi leads Nigerian govt prosecution in Benue massacre trial
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken charge of the Federal Government’s legal team in the trial over the killing of about 150 people in Yelwata community, Benue State. The case involves nine suspects accused of taking part in the deadly attack that shocked residents and the […]
Why reinstated Osun LG executives remain in office — ALGON Chairman
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Osun State, Abiodun Idowu, has explained why reinstated local government council executives are still in office despite their official tenure ending on October 22, 2025. Idowu said the continued stay of the officials is tied to ongoing court proceedings at the Federal High […]
Police arraign two security guards over alleged stealing
The police have arraigned two security guards in court over allegations of stealing property entrusted to them. The suspects were brought before a magistrate court after investigations linked them to the alleged disappearance of items at their duty post. According to the police, the guards were employed to protect the premises but were later accused […]
Kebbi 2027: Malami’s camp in disarray as court case cripples guber ambition
As the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State approaches, the political camp of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, is facing growing internal problems. Supporters who once worked closely together are now divided, mainly because of an ongoing court case that is distracting the camp and slowing down political mobilisation across the state. Sources […]