Category Judiciary

2 in court over alleged motorcycle theft

Two men, Ajisafe Mayowa(22) and Oyebanji Saliu(35), were, on Wednesday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing of motorcycle. The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a charge of stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp Caleb Leramo, told the…

Man, 24, docked over theft of motor battery

A 24-year-old man Abuchi Ali, who allegedly stole a car battery, on Wednesday appeared at an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant is standing trial before the Magistrate, Mr L.J.K Layeni, on two-count charge of stealing and causing a…

Man jailed 1 year for N9m internet fraud

A Kaduna High Court on Wednesday sentenced a man, Victor Timothy, to one-year imprisonment for N9 million fraud. Justice Dairus Khobo handed down the verdict after Timothy pleaded guilty to an amended one-count charge of fraud brought against him by…

3 men in court for alleged assault

Three men, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly assaulting one Wasiu Olaribigbe. The defendants, Lateef Afolagboye, 25, Sheriff Muhammed, 22 and Idris Afolagboye, 21, are charged with conspiracy and assault. They, however, pleaded not guilty.…