A Sokoto Chief Magistrate Court on Wednesday granted bail to Shafi’u Umar, who is standing trial for allegedly circulating falsehoods against Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, and his wife on social media platforms. Umar, 37, who was the Special Assistant…
Ado-Ekiti, Sept.18, 2024 Two men, Pius Tonga, 20, and James Lar,19, were, on Wednesday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged shop breaking and stealing. The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a two-count charge of shop breaking…
By Adeyanju Esther The Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of three students on Tuesday who are accused of causing the death of a fellow student. The three students—Shodimu Halima, 18; Agbedun Zainab, 23; and Olaleye…
An Asaba Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday sentenced 18-year-old man, Mr Destiny Ukpor, to a week community service for stealing iron rods valued N26,000. The Magistrate, Mrs Edith Anumodu, sentenced the Ukpor, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Anumodu said…
By Adeyanju Esther Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Enugu has convicted Okwudili Joseph for internet fraud. Joseph was charged with impersonation and cybercrime by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The statement was made…
By Adeyanju Esther On Tuesday, the Oyo State Police Command brought 39-year-old Ganiyu Abiola before the court, for allegedly defaming a police officer’s character through posts made on Facebook and messages sent via WhatsApp. Ganiyu Abiola, whose address was not…
A State High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo capital, has ordered the Imo government to stop the demolition of structures at the Central Market Layout, Owerri. The Judge, I. C. Ibeawuchi, gave the order of interim injunction against Uzodimma…
On Wednesday, August 28, a 38-year-old man, Lucky Ugwauka, was brought before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos, on charges of defiling his 10-year-old daughter. Ugwauka, whose residence was not disclosed, faces charges of defilement. He has entered a…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Former Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP} in Benue State, Chief Isaac Mffo and the erstwhile State Publicity Secretary, Bemgba Iortyom have been sent to the Makurdi Correctional Centre by Justice Kelvin Mbanongon. The…
One Aramide Tito, a 45-year-old man, was charged in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday. He faces allegations of starving and assaulting his 11-year-old stepson. The defendant, whose address was not provided, faces charges of indecent dealing, assault, and…
