Man Sentenced to Death for Killing Newborn in Kano
A Kano High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging for the murder of his infant son. Read the shocking details of the case and the court's verdict.
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Man Sentenced to Death for Raping Minor in Jigawa
A Jigawa High Court has sentenced Abubakar Muhd to death by hanging for raping a 15-year-old boy. The landmark ruling under the VAPP Law includes a N5 million compensation order. Read the full details.
Ex-Premier League Referee Coote Sentenced for Child Image Offence
Former Premier League referee David Coote receives a nine-month suspended prison sentence after admitting to making an indecent image of a child. Full details of the court case and his fall from grace.
Three Men Get Death Sentence for Armed Robbery in Kebbi
A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Abdul Mohammed, Surajo Umar, and Aliyu Abdullahi to death for armed robbery and conspiracy. The prosecution presented eight witnesses and key exhibits.
Diddy's Employees Reportedly Not Paid During Prison Stay
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces internal strife as employees and lawyers complain of delayed payments while he's in federal prison. His reps deny the claims. Get the full story.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Surrenders to Serve 3-Month Sentence
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has surrendered to a Brooklyn jail to serve a three-month sentence for violating supervised release. Get the full details on his surrender and what's next.
Court Upholds Death Sentence for Kebbi Woman
The Court of Appeal has affirmed the death sentence for Farida Abubakar for the murder of her ex-husband, a chief magistrate. Read the full details of the case and the Supreme Court appeal.
Former Lagos Director Jailed for ₦48.9m Fraud
A Lagos court sentences ex-education director Olawale Feleti to 29 months for stealing ₦48.9m from Access Bank. He exploited a COVID-era system glitch. Full details on the EFCC case and court ruling.
Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence for Hanifa's Killer
The Court of Appeal in Kano has dismissed the appeal by Abdulmalik Tanko, affirming his death sentence for the murder of 5-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Read the full details and public reactions.
Ex-Premier League footballer jailed for exam fraud
Former Stoke City and Huddersfield Town player Ramadan Sobhi sentenced to prison with hard labour for falsifying documents and exam fraud in Egypt. Read the full story.
Appeal Court Upholds Death Sentence for Hanifa's Killer
Kano's Appeal Court reaffirms the death sentence for Abdulmalik Tanko, convicted of kidnapping and murdering 5-year-old Hanifa Abubakar. Justice demands finality.
Nigerian Man's Sentence Reduced in Canada Over Race Report
A Nigerian man convicted of sexually assaulting two women in Canada received a two-year sentence after a judge considered an Impact of Race and Culture Assessment. The case sparks debate on accountability.
Adamawa Governor Fintiri pardons farmer on death row
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has granted a state pardon to farmer Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for killing a herder. The decision, part of Christmas clemency, sparked jubilation in Yola. Read the full story.
48-Year-Old Bags 13 Months Service for Sanitation Offences
A Lagos court sentences Makinde Rasaq to 13 months community service for multiple sanitation violations. LAWMA warns residents against indiscriminate waste disposal.
Man Sentenced to Death for Murder in Bayelsa
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
Cheating Wife, Lover Jailed for Plot to Kill Husband
Michelle Mills and Geraint Berry sentenced to 19 years for a devious plot to murder her husband and claim his life insurance. The victim bravely fought off masked attackers.
Four Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping, Murder in Akwa Ibom
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
5-Year Sentence for Attempted Rape of Minor in Kebbi
A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.
Nigerian Sentenced to 20 Years in US for Major Fraud
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian resident in New Jersey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a US federal prison for masterminding a sophisticated $2 million identity theft and bank fraud operation. Read the full details of the multi-state scheme.
Grandmother sentenced for sharing birth photos online
A 50-year-old Danish grandmother received a suspended jail term for posting her daughter's labour photos on Facebook without consent. The case highlights serious privacy violations in the digital age. Read the full story.
Herder Sentenced to Death for Killing 19-Year-Old in Borno
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
Nigerian Sentenced to 60 Months for $1.3m COVID Fraud
Nosa Edokpaigbe, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 60 months in a US federal prison for a $1.4 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. He will be deported after serving his term. Read the full details.
Nigerians, Sudanese Sentenced in US Romance Scam Case
Two Nigerian men and a Sudanese woman have been sentenced to over 20 years combined for a romance scam that caused a retired American teacher's suicide. Read the shocking details of the elaborate fraud.
Nigerian fraud mastermind gets 20 years in US prison
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating a massive bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy across the United States. Read the full details of the sophisticated scheme.
Man Sentenced to Death for Murder in Kebbi Hotel
Bello Musa sentenced to death by hanging for poisoning Shamsiyya Usman in a Birnin Kebbi hotel. Court convicts on charges of homicide, conspiracy, and cheating. Read the full details.
Man Gets Death Sentence for Killing Neighbour in Kano
A Kano High Court has sentenced Najibullah Alkasim to death for stabbing his neighbour to death during a dispute at a celebration party. Justice Farida Dabappa delivered the verdict after the prosecution proved its case. Read the full details of the tragi
Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Federal High Court
Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Analyst supports ruling, citing constitutional grounds. Discover the court's reasoning and reactions.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Girlfriend's Murder
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death for murdering his UNIPORT girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Full details of the gruesome case and court judgment.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death for Killing Girlfriend
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.
UNIPORT Student Gets Death Sentence for Murder
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Justice served after brutal 2023 killing.
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