A Magistrates’ Court in Kubwa, FCT, on Wednesday issued a bench warrant authorising the arrest of a couple, Oninloka Lawal and Taiwo, for failing to appear for trial. The Magistrate, Ms Nneka Lesley, issued the warrant following an oral application…
By Matthew Denis The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Mohammed Idris, a supervisor at the Hajj and cargo terminal gate of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, for making false…
By Saka Laaro, Ilorin The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Monday arraigned seven suspects in connection with the murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student of the State College of Health Technology, Offa, whose tragic death occurred last year.…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, fixed Feb 5 to hear the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)’s preliminary objection against a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over oil import licence dispute. Justice Inyang…
By Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Obile, has adjourned the case challenging the legitimacy of Martin Amaewhule as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, along with 26…
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday fixed till Feb. 19 to hear a preliminary objection filed by Martins Otse also known as Verydarkblackman (VDM), challenging a defamation suit against him. A human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) and his…
By Matthew Denis The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a bench warrant from the Federal Capital Territory High Court Apo, Abuja against Jubrin Buba, a staff of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
…As Judge adjourns case to February 13 By Seun Ibiyemi The counsel to the Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, on Monday protested at the Federal High Court, Lagos. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned…
…N1m fine imposed on claimants’ lawyer for frivolous suit By Jeleel Olawale A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo was on Monday, 20th January 2025, dismissed suit filed by the sacked Local Government Chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
By Jeleel Olawale In response to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s threat to take legal action against five kingmakers who rejected the appointment of Hakeem Owoade as the Alaafin, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticized the governor’s stance, calling…
