NMA suspends erstwhile UniUyo Chairman indefinitely for dragging association to court
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its former University of Uyo chapter chairman indefinitely after he dragged the association to court. The decision, announced by NMA leadership, stated that taking internal matters to the judiciary without exhausting internal dispute channels violated the association’s rules and code of conduct. According to the NMA, the suspended […]
Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy remanded in Keffi prison
In a new development surrounding actress Regina Daniels and her ongoing dispute with husband Senator Ned Nwoko, her brother Sammy West has reportedly been sent to Keffi prison. According to reports, a Dutse Magistrate ordered his remand, and he was taken into custody without being granted access to a lawyer at the time of the […]
PDP crisis deepens as Sule Lamido asks court to stop convention
The internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as former Jigawa State Governor and founding party member, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has dragged the party to court. Lamido is asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the PDP’s national convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. […]
Nnamdi Kanu fails to open defence, cites denial of access to case file
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu told the court that he was unable to proceed because he had not been granted access to his case file, which he said […]
Pregnant woman d!es after being st@bbed 19 times by abusive boyfriend
A 32-year-old pregnant woman, Alana Odysseos, was brutally stabbed to death by her violent boyfriend, Shaine March, a convicted killer who had already served a life sentence for murder. The tragic incident happened in Walthamstow, East London, in the early hours of July 22, 2024. Alana, who was expecting her third child, was stabbed 19 […]
2027: Stop Jonathan from contesting – Lawyer drags ex-President to Court
A lawyer has filed a lawsuit aiming to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from participating in the 2027 Nigerian general elections. The legal move has drawn attention to the constitutional requirements for presidential candidates and whether Jonathan meets them. The legal action argues that Jonathan does not satisfy certain eligibility criteria, urging the court to […]
Mohbad’s father demands prosecution of daughter in law, auxiliary nurse, others
The father of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has called for the prosecution of his daughter-in-law, an auxiliary nurse, and other suspects linked to his son’s sudden death. Speaking to journalists, he insisted that justice must be served, stressing that too many questions remain unanswered about the circumstances surrounding the singer’s […]
EFCC Arraigns Woman Over ₦240.5 Million Fraud In Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a woman in Abuja for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦240.5 million. According to the EFCC, the suspect was involved in a scheme that promised business opportunities but later turned out to be fraudulent. During the court session, prosecutors revealed how the suspect allegedly diverted the funds […]
Nigerians And Others Deported By US To Ghana Sue Over Detention
A group of West Africans recently deported from the United States has taken legal action against the Ghanaian government. They claim they were forced into Ghana even though they had protection orders from US immigration officials. The case, which was filed in a Ghanaian court, involves 11 people from Nigeria, Togo, Gambia, Liberia, and Mali. […]
Court remands Benue pastor for allegedly r3ping church member during prayer session
A magistrate court in Makurdi, Benue State, has ordered that a 34-year-old pastor, Kelvin Imo, be held at the Makurdi Correctional Centre for allegedly sexually assaulting a church member. Pastor Imo, who lives at No. 5, Gboko Road, Makurdi, was formally charged with rape. The chief magistrate, Kevin Mbanongun, however, did not record his plea […]