Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Recognition of Turaki-Led PDP Faction
A Nigerian court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking official recognition of the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Bashir Turaki, dealing a setback to the group’s bid…
Anambra Court Jails Fake Native Doctor for Six Years, Imposes N20 Million Fine
An Anambra State High Court has sentenced a self-acclaimed native doctor to six years imprisonment and imposed a N20 million fine after convicting him on charges related to fraudulent activities…
Enugu Court Jails Fake Prophet for N136.4 Million Fraud
An Enugu State High Court has convicted and sentenced a self-acclaimed prophet for defrauding unsuspecting victims of N136.4 million through fraudulent schemes carried out under the guise of religious ministry.…
Adamawa Court Sentences Man to 30 Years in Prison for Incest and Sexual Abuse of Daughter
An Adamawa State court has sentenced a man to 30 years’ imprisonment after convicting him of sexually abusing and impregnating his daughter in a case that has drawn widespread condemnation.…
Court Fixes Arraignment of Saraki Over Alleged Defamation of AbdulRazaq
A Nigerian court has fixed a date for the arraignment of former Senate President Bukola Saraki over allegations that he made defamatory statements against Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The…
Police Arraign Three Suspects Over Alleged Jungle Justice in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arraigned three individuals before a court over their alleged involvement in a jungle justice incident in the state. The suspects were charged following investigations…
Atiku Urges End to Political Use of Courts After Dismissal of ADC Leadership Suit
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the dismissal of a court case challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling on political actors to refrain from…
Sokoto Court Sentences Six Convicted Armed Robbers to Death
A High Court in Sokoto State has sentenced six men to death after finding them guilty of armed robbery, bringing an end to their criminal trial. The court convicted the…
Court Grants Diezani Alison-Madueke Leave to Present UK Court Acquittal as Evidence
A court has granted former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, permission to submit evidence relating to her reported acquittal by a United Kingdom court as part of ongoing legal…
DSS Arraigns Five Suspects Over Alleged Coup Plot
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five individuals accused of involvement in an alleged coup conspiracy, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to address threats to Nigeria’s…