Father jailed for life after child exposes murder cover-up
Robert Rhodes, who manipulated his child to help murder his wife and fake self-defence, is finally jailed. The child's courage led to justice after a decade. Read the shocking details.
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Supreme Court Upholds Lamido Son's Conviction
Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Aminu Sule Lamido's appeal over $40,000 undeclared cash. Court also orders continuation of ₦1.35bn corruption trial against ex-Governor Lamido and sons. Read the full details.
EFCC Tenders New Evidence in Yahaya Bello's N110.4bn Fraud Trial
The EFCC presents fresh bank records in the N110.4bn fraud trial of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello. Meanwhile, Pastor Tunde Bakare calls for judicial reforms and a rector advocates the death penalty for corruption. Read the latest.
EFCC Accused of Coercion in Emefiele Trial
Lawyer alleges EFCC tried to force his client to give evidence against former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. Details from the dramatic trial-within-trial in Lagos.
EFCC Tenders New Bank Evidence in Yahaya Bello Trial
The EFCC has presented fresh bank records in the ₦110.4bn fraud trial of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello. The case continues Friday. Follow for updates on this high-profile corruption case.
Owo Massacre Victim Testifies, Lost Legs and Eye
A witness in the Owo church terrorism trial details losing both legs and an eye in the 2022 Pentecost Sunday massacre. Read her harrowing testimony and Nigerians' demand for justice.
Teens on Trial for Luring, Stoning Man to Death on Beach
Three UK teenagers posed as a 16-year-old girl to lure a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach, where they beat him to death with rocks. The shocking murder trial details a planned vigilante attack. Read the full story.
NBS: Unsentenced Inmates Rise to 53,790, Overcrowding Worsens
New NBS data reveals Nigeria's unsentenced inmates surged to 53,790 in Q2 2025, with total prison population hitting 81,710. Lagos faces critical 221% overcrowding. Read the full report.
Owo Church Bombing Victim Tells Court of Lifelong Disability
A survivor of the 2022 St. Francis Church, Owo, terrorist attack testified in court, detailing her permanent injuries and government neglect. Read the full testimony and trial updates.
Owo Church Attack: Survivors Testify in Abuja Court
Survivors of the 2022 St. Francis Church attack in Owo gave harrowing testimonies in Abuja. One witness recounted a 2-year-old cousin shot in the head and an explosive detonated beside her. Read the full account.
DSS Witness IDs Two in Owo Church Massacre Trial
A DSS witness identified two defendants in the Owo church attack trial. The 2022 massacre left over 40 dead. Read the latest court testimony and survivor accounts.
Owo Church Attack: Survivors Testify in Court
Two survivors of the 2022 Owo Catholic Church massacre testified in court, detailing the horrific attack. The DSS presented evidence as the trial of five suspects continues. Read the latest updates.
Police Probe Murder-Suicide in Ogun
Ogun State Police investigate a tragic domestic violence case where a man, Ayoola Ayanwale, stabbed his wife to death before committing suicide. Their three children are now in relatives' care. Read the full report.
Man arrested for defilement, officers detained for misconduct
Imo State Police arrest Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl. Officers accused of demanding a N100,000 bribe are detained and face orderly room trial. Read the full story.
Court adjourns ex-Kwara gov's ₦5.78bn fraud trial
The ₦5.78bn fraud trial of former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed was adjourned to Feb 16 after a key EFCC witness testified. Read the latest court details.
Police Arrest Man, Officers Over Defilement in Imo
Imo State Police Command arrests Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement. Officers also detained for misconduct. Orderly room trial set for Monday. Read for full details.
Nick Reiner Arraigned for Murder of Hollywood Parents
Nick Reiner will be arraigned on murder charges for the deaths of his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer. Read the latest court details and family statement.
Lawyers Condemn U.S. Trial of Venezuelan President Maduro
Nigerian legal experts slam the U.S. capture and trial of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as illegal and a violation of sovereign immunity. Read their full analysis.
EFCC: Bello Innocent Until Court Decides
EFCC clarifies its role in Yahaya Bello's trial, stating he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The anti-graft agency says the court, not EFCC, will decide the outcome. Read the full details.
Ngige storms APC meeting after Kuje prison release
Former Minister Chris Ngige makes a dramatic appearance at an APC caucus meeting in Abuja just hours after being granted bail from Kuje Correctional Centre on corruption charges. Details inside.
Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.
Rob Reiner's Son Charged with Parents' Murder
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder for the stabbing deaths of his parents. The shocking case unfolds in Los Angeles. Read the full details.
Lawyers Condemn Media Trial of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed
A coalition of 40 lawyers has condemned baseless corruption allegations against NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed, warning against media trials that undermine Nigeria's oil sector. Read their full defence.
Lawyers Slam Dangote Over NMDPRA Corruption Allegations
A coalition of 40 Nigerian lawyers has dismissed Aliko Dangote's corruption claims against NMDPRA's Farouk Ahmed as unfounded, warning against media trials. Read their full statement.
Mother jailed 9 years for shaking baby to death
A young mother, Nazli Merthoca, has been sentenced to nine years and six months in prison for the manslaughter of her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi, in London. Read the tragic details of the case.
Jealous aunt drowns niece, confesses to more murders
A woman in India admits to drowning her 6-year-old niece at a wedding, claiming the child looked prettier. She also confessed to murdering three other relatives. Read the shocking details.
Throat Slit Murder in Maiduguri: Victim Found in Car
A man was brutally murdered inside his vehicle in Maiduguri. Police are investigating the gruesome killing and seeking the victim's family. Read the latest details.
Ex-Beauty Queen on Trial for Boyfriend's Son's Death
Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague, 20, pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of her boyfriend's 18-month-old son. Prosecutors allege jealousy over wanting her own child. Read the full details.
UNILAG Don's Sexual Assault Trial Adjourned
Lagos High Court adjourns the trial of Dr Samuel Ojogbo, a UNILAG lecturer accused of raping a student, to January 21, 2026. Case faces scrutiny over courtroom conduct.
Diddy's Desperate Call in Netflix Doc Teaser
A new Netflix teaser shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs making a frantic call to his lawyers before his arrest. The docuseries, produced by 50 Cent, premieres Tuesday. Read the shocking details.
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