Sylvester Oromoni’ death: Lagos coroner clears Dowen College, indicts parents, doctors
The Lagos State coroner inquest instituted to unravel the cause of the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a 12-year old student of Dowen College, Lekki, […]
Judiciary
Detained Miyetti Allah leader yet to make valid statement in DIA custody, lawyer clarifies
Mohammed Sheriff, counsel for the detained President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, on Monday, said his client was yet to make valid statement […]
Lagos judiciary announces N30,000 fee for virtual hearing
The Lagos State judiciary has announced the payment of N30,000 fee per session for all remote or virtual court proceedings across the state from […]
Court remands 9 suspects for alleged kidnapping, killing of 6 girls for ritual
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, on Friday remanded nine persons for allegedly kidnapping and killing six girls for ritual purpose. The Police charged […]
See yourselves as God’s representative on earth – CJN tells new justices
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has told the 11 new Supreme Court justices that they represent God on earth and will […]
Alleged $6bn Mambilla power fraud: Court adjourns hearing in Agunloye’s application
An FCT High Court in Apo adjourned hearing in the preliminary objection filed by a former minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye until […]
Man bags double life imprisonment for defiling neighbour’s children
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Tuesday, sentenced a 45-year-old man, Paul Ndedigwe, to double life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s […]
Man gets life sentence for sexually assaulting his 3 children
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a man, Ademola Oladimeji to four life imprisonment for sexually assaulting his three […]
Apapa, Abure clash in court over plan to withdraw suit against Athan Achonu
The two Labour Party (LP) factions led by Mr Julius Abure and Alhaji Lamidi Apapa disagreed at the Federal High Court, Abuja over plan […]
Supreme Court dismisses SDP’s appeal against Fintiri’s re-election
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Umar Ardo, its candidate in the 2023 Adamawa governorship election against […]
Araraume faults President Tinubu on appointment of new board and management of NNPC Ltd
●Warns the public against having any dealings with new board ●Urges president to reverse his decision and allow the flow of the rule of law […]
Court stops PDP’s move to remove Anyanwu as national secretary
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from removing Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary pending the […]
Judicial independence, a mirage in Nigeria democracy
Judicial independence is the principle which stipulates and ensures that judges are not subjected to pressure and influence when adjudicating matters and are free […]
Suspended CJ: Adeleke did not defy court order, matter forwarded to NJC – Osun Govt
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The Government of Osun State has opened up on the leadership issue within the Osun State Judiciary, informing […]
Sanwo-Olu lauds Appeal Court’s ruling affirming his election victory
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the ruling of the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos that affirmed his victory in the last governorship […]
Court sentences 4 men to 20 years imprisonment for kidnapping Mike Ozekhome
A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Friday, convicted and sentenced two of the four defendants alleged to have kidnapped Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, to […]
Tribunal upholds Oborevwori as duly elected Delta governor, dismisses APC, SDP petitions
The Delta Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba on Friday affirmed Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected governor […]
Mohbad’s death: Lagos State Judiciary to begin coroner’s inquest Sept. 29
Lagos State Judiciary will on Sept. 29 begin a coroner’s inquest into the death of a Lagos-based musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a. Mohbad), to ascertain the […]
The Supreme Court on Trial, By CHIDI AMUTA
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has since reaffirmed the declaration of Mr. Bola Tinubu as our duly elected president. In response, the two major contenders […]
Man jailed 12 months for intimidating his ex-girlfriend
A Grade I Area Court sitting in Kabusa, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced a 31-year-old man, Kefas Usman to 12 months imprisonment for intimidating his former […]