By Efe Onodjae The Federal High Court, Ikoyi, has ordered the remand of popular activist and influencer Scott Iguma in custody until Monday over allegations of criminal defamation against a real estate company, PWAN. Iguma appeared in court on Thursday […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal has charged judges to prioritize the quick dispensation of justice to the people. On Wednesday, the governor presided over the swearing in of newly appointed high court judges and Shari’ah Court of Appeal kadis at the grand […]
By Ngozi Njoku A 47-year-old man, Adamu Mohammed, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly defrauding a couple of seven cows worth N5.6million. The police charged the defendant with fraud and theft. The prosecution counsel, SP […]
A former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dibu Ojerinde, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have agreed to settle the ₦5.2 billion case out of court. Ojerinde’s lawyer, Eteya Ogana, informed […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court in Lagos, which on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, of alleged N6.9 billion fraud charges. […]
By Evelyn Usman LAGOS—A coalition of civil society organisations under the umbrella of the Action Group on Free Civic Space, AGFCS, has raised the alarm over the alleged systematic erosion of civic freedoms in Ebonyi State, following the detention of […]
By Soni Daniel Arome Abu, who represents JonahCapital and Park Estate in Abuja has denied claims that the companies had been charged by the Inspector General of Police because of certain actions. Abu, who made the clarification in a statement […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it is currently investigating 79 suspected Ponzi schemes operating across Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, the commission revealed that findings from the ongoing probes would be made public upon completion. […]
As NBA Ikeja celebrates its 2025 Law Week, Afamefuna O. Okeke, Esq., Immediate Past Chairman of NBA Abuja, has extended a warm goodwill message. He praised the branch’s leadership and described the theme, “Preserving the Legal Profession for Tomorrow,” as […]
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, a public holiday in honor of late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. This is according to a statement signed by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Magdalene Ajani on Monday in […]