Ado Ekiti – Two men received life sentences for the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl. Anu Olaniyi and Abidemi Alibaloye were convicted in Ekiti State High Court. The incident occurred on December 28, 2020. The Crime The victim testified that she was on an…
The Supreme Court has ruled the local government election in Rivers State, held on October 5, 2024, as invalid. The election, won by the All Peoples Party (APP), was illegal. Justice Jamilu Tukur said the Rivers State Electoral Commission did not meet…
Former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji and four others were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Lilian Abai of the Federal High Court in Umuahia, Abia State. The ex-Abia governor and his co-defendants face sixteen counts of…
An Osun State High Court sentenced two friends to seven years in prison for a brutal attack. Justice Kudirat Akano presided over the case in Ede. Oluwashina Adenle Wakeel and Yusuf Adewale assaulted Abdul Salam Jubril Oyewale. The attack resulted in Oyewale losing…
A Nigerian medical doctor based in the United States is appealing to authorities for protection amid an ongoing land dispute in Lagos State. Dr. Ojo Oluwatosin has requested intervention from the Lagos State Commissioner of Justice, Lawal Pedro, and Inspector…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeking N100.3 billion in damages. Akpoti-Uduaghan initiated legal action following statements made regarding her recent challenge to a Senate seat reassignment. The lawsuit, filed at the Federal Capital Territory…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has initiated proceedings against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in an N80.2 billion money laundering case. The trial commenced with testimony from the EFCC’s first witness. Segun Adeleke, General Manager of Efab Properties Limited,…
LAGOS – A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and several properties connected to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro delivered the ruling on Friday, approving a…
Lagos, Nigeria – Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, the convicted billionaire kidnapper, has requested a plea bargain from the Lagos State High Court. Evans, in a surprising move, offered to forfeit assets, including 14 trucks. Evans lawyer, Mr. Etudo Emefo, presented the…
Benin City, Edo State – Eleven Internet fraudsters were convicted and sentenced to prison today by Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Directorate, prosecuted the individuals on charges including obtaining…
