22-year-old Man Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing Sex Worker In Ogun
A 22-year-old man, Jamiu Malomo, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of a sex worker, Asisat Akande. Malomo, who was recently released from prison, killed Akande in July 2021 after a disagreement over payment. Malomo, who had been convicted in the past, picked up Akande from a bar in Panseke and […]
Sacked PDP National Secretary, Anyanwu risks prison sentence as court issues last warning
An Enugu High Court has issued a stern warning to Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he risks going to prison if he continues to present himself as the party’s secretary. The court, led by Judge C.O. Ajah, emphasized that Anyanwu must stop acting as the […]
Billionaire Internet Fraudster’ Sentenced To Two Years Imprisonment In Abuja
Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, who went by the name “Young Billionaire,” has been sentenced to two years in prison for internet fraud and money laundering. The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed the conviction on January 8, 2025, following a court ruling on December 31, 2024. Nkwocha was charged with impersonating several people online, […]
Court Rejects Suit Challenging Aiyedatiwa’s Deputy Candidacy in Ondo Governorship Race
A Federal High Court sitting in Akure has dismissed a case seeking to disqualify Olayide Adelami as the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16 Ondo state election. The lawsuit, filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), argued that Adelami’s candidacy was invalid due to inconsistencies […]
Man Who Alleged Commissioner Had Affair with His Wife Disputes Sharia Court Ruling
Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of having an affair with his wife, has rejected the recent ruling from a Sharia Court that cleared the commissioner of any wrongdoing. In a decision by the Kano Upper Shari’a Court, the case against Sankara was dismissed, with the judge, […]
Court Rejects Criminal Summons Against Edo Governor-Elect Okpebholo
In a major legal development, an Abuja High Court has dismissed a criminal summons issued against Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor-elect of Edo State. The summons had been filed in September by a magistrate’s court, accusing Okpebholo of certificate forgery related to his date of birth. This ruling has important implications for both the case […]
Court Ruling Freezes Rivers State Funds: Governor Fubara Appeals, Impact on Public Services
In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop releasing funds to Rivers State. This decision, which affects money from the federal government typically allocated to support the state’s budget, has created a significant challenge for Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. In response, Governor Fubara has […]
Court Adjourns Philip Shaibu’s Contempt Charge Against Omobayo
The ongoing legal battle between Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo, and Godwins Omobayo has taken a new turn. The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the contempt case against Omobayo, with the new hearing date set for November 4. This decision comes amid claims that Omobayo has failed to comply with […]
Rivers State Government Claims Court Did Not Reinstate Amaewhule and 26 Others; Plans to Appeal to Supreme Court
The Rivers State Government is adamant that a recent ruling by the Appeal Court did not reinstate Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers in the State House of Assembly. This comes after the court’s decision on October 10, 2024, which the government believes does not change the status of these members. The conflict centers around […]
Labour Party Set to Appeal Ruling Supporting Abure as Party Chairman
The Labour Party (LP) is set to challenge a court ruling that confirmed Julius Abure as the party chairman. Senator Nenadi Usman, who leads the caretaker committee of the LP, announced this decision on Tuesday. Usman stated that they plan to contest the recent judgment from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which supported the […]