Law/Judiciary
Alao-Akala’s alleged N11.5bn fraud: No evidence Babalola’s firm received kickbacks – Witness
Mr Ayatudeen Ahmed, a witness in an alleged N11.5 billion fraud suit against former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State...
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Man allegedly steals items worth N8m from Blood Transfusion Service
A 28-year-old man, Sunday Yaya, was, on Friday, arraigned before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court in Isabo for allegedly stealing items,...
Read moreCourt dismisses suit seeking EFCC to probe ex-Gov Yari for N900bn fraud
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed suit seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...
Read moreLandlord docked for allegedly assaulting tenant over unpaid rent
A 56-year-old landlord, Williams Oshuola, who allegedly assaulted his tenant, Nwakego Nwaduabuchi, over unpaid house rent, was on Thursday brought...
Read moreCourt remands mechanic for allegedly killing colleague
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kaduna on Thursday ordered that a 31-year-old mechanic, Jude Clement, who allegedly killed his colleague,...
Read moreCourt acquits, discharges 60-year-old man of double murder
A High Court in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday acquitted and discharged a 60-year-old man, Idowu Olokunlade of double murder charge....
Read moreAlleged armed robbery: I was set up by my colleagues – Dismissed policeman says
A dismissed policeman, James Ejeh, 36, charged with armed robbery, on Wednesday told an FCT High Court that his colleagues...
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Justice Binta Nyako tests positive for COVID-19
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, has tested positive for COVID-19. A competent source in the...
Read moreWoman, 40, in court over alleged attempt to steal 3 children
A 40-year-old woman, Kazeem Tawa, was, on Wednesday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court over alleged attempt to steal three...
Read moreCourt remands housewife for allegedly pouring hot water on co-wife
A Senior Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 30-year-old housewife, Hauwa Auwal, in a...
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