Nigeria reports 33 new Lassa fever cases in one week, with the national fatality rate climbing to 18.2%. NCDC details the outbreak response as NIPRD addresses a critical shortage of WHO-approved antimalarials.
FIFA slaps Malaysia with heavy fines and match forfeits for using ineligible players. This crackdown unfolds as Nigeria challenges DR Congo's player eligibility in World Cup playoffs. Read the full details.
Civil society groups celebrate the court's discharge of Emmanuel Acha, detained over 200 days on firearms charges. A victory for civic space and justice in Nigeria. Read the full story.
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun urges Nigerian courts to adopt virtual hearings to tackle massive case delays. She warns judges against abuse of interim injunctions ahead of 2027 polls. Read more.
A 58-year-old French man faces charges for fathering three children with his daughter and forcing his 11-year-old son into incest. The case, compared to Josef Fritzl, shocks Brest. Read the full report.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition in an alleged cybercrime case. The judge warned him against inciting statements. Read the full details.
The woman who accused Paul Okoye of rape has been arrested and charged to court. She now claims health issues while evading court appearances. Read full details.
Fatima Abubakar receives life imprisonment for poisoning her husband Goni Abba in Maiduguri. Court dismisses evil spirit claims in homicide case. Read full details.
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
Herder Buba Usman faces court for alleged open grazing and destroying N1.1m worth of crops in Akure community. Case adjourned to December 4. Follow for updates.
Federal High Court in Kaduna strikes out lawsuit challenging Reverend Joseph John Hayab's leadership of Northern CAN. The court ruled the association lacks legal capacity to sue.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan presents petition seeking justice for 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje who died after years of alleged sexual abuse by relatives. Senate refers case to ethics committee.
An Oyo State High Court has dismissed a N100 million fundamental rights suit against the IGP and others. Justice Oyediran ruled the application lacked merit. Read the full details.
LawPavilion's new AI system promises to transform Nigeria's justice system, potentially clearing over 600,000 backlogged cases within three years through advanced legal technology.
Edet Ekanem honors Ubong Friday John on his posthumous birthday as two friends face trial for his kidnapping and murder in Akwa Ibom. Justice expected in court case.
Shalbal Yusuf allegedly killed Lusha Alhaji Washa after catching him with his wife in Matadangwoni Village. The suspect remains at large as police continue investigations.
Delta State Police arrest Pastor Daniel Ololo for allegedly using fake prophecies to defile three sisters, including a minor, during deliverance sessions. #Crime #DeltaState
US Congressman declares severe Christian persecution in Nigeria, cites 17,000 deaths since 2019, questions US aid, and links crisis to Nnamdi Kanu's detention despite court orders.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu found guilty of terrorism by Abuja court. Judge cites violent radio broadcasts as evidence. Read the full details and implications.
Former school administrator Alyson Cranick admitted to texting an 11-year-old boy nearly 5,000 times and luring him with gifts before sexual assault. She faces life imprisonment.
Sonia Exelby, 32, with mental health history, was found buried in Florida after arranging her violent death online. Dwain Hall faces murder charges.
Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, appears in Abuja Federal High Court for a pivotal terrorism case judgment. The verdict, broadcast live, concludes a decade-long legal saga with major implications for Nigeria.
Federal High Court in Abuja delivers judgment in Nnamdi Kanu's alleged terrorism case. Live broadcast and heightened security in southeast Nigeria. Follow updates.
President Trump signs legislation requiring DOJ to release all Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents within 30 days. Victims' families call it monumental for justice.
FCT High Court Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie dismisses lawyer Victor Giwa's recusal motion alleging bias in forgery and impersonation trial. Case adjourned to November 27 for continuation.
Federal High Court Lagos adjourns Taiwo Ibitola Taiwo's N20 billion money laundering case to December 16, 2025. The businesswoman faces fraud and conversion charges over family inheritance.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of model Katie Price, appears in court charged with raping a 13-year-old girl. He denies all allegations as investigation continues.
Lagos High Court sentences fraudster to 50 years for impersonating actor Fredrick Leonard to scam woman of £15,000. EFCC secures conviction after full trial. Read details.
A US court has dismissed the antitrust lawsuit against Meta, ruling the company faces fierce competition from TikTok and YouTube. Discover the details of this landmark ruling.
Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu sentenced to 3 years in UK prison for defrauding NHS of £268,000 while on sick leave. Full details of the fraud case uncovered.