The Ikorodu High Court in Lagos has approved three laboratories in the UK and US for DNA testing to determine the paternity of Liam, the son of late singer Mohbad, amid a dispute led by his father Joseph Aloba.
At least 10 FBI employees linked to the classified documents investigation against former President Donald Trump have been terminated in a personnel purge under Director Kash Patel, drawing condemnation from the FBI Agents Association.
President Bola Tinubu requested IGP Kayode Egbetokun's resignation due to disagreements on state policing, media suppression allegations, and poor VIP security compliance, sources reveal.
The Muslim Rights Concern has condemned the continued detention of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, demanding his immediate release or arraignment in court within legal time limits.
Isabel Rose, 25, from London, reported a rape to Hong Kong police in 2024, leading to her being charged with blackmail and perverting justice. The accused man denies the allegations and faces no charges, while Rose awaits a verdict in 2026.
Chief Justice of Nigeria swears in Justice Joseph Oyewole to the Supreme Court, restoring the full bench of 21 justices to enhance judicial efficiency and address case backlogs.
The coroner's inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie, will commence at Yaba Magistrate Court on April 14, 2026, following allegations of medical negligence.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai to April 23, 2026, after he was not produced in court due to being in ICPC custody.
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) calls on the DSS to release abducted minor Walida Abdulhadi per court order and urges police to arrest alleged abductor Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, highlighting accountability and child protection issues.
A federal high court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai to April 23, following a DSS charge over alleged unlawful phone interception of NSA Nuhu Ribadu.
Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has responded to a US Congressional report urging Nigeria to abolish Shariah law, arguing it is a Muslim prerogative and that Muslims are the primary victims of imported terror.
A Utah judge has ruled that prosecutors can continue handling the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, dismissing defense claims of a conflict of interest.
The Federal Government has filed a new 12-count charge against SAN Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni for alleged conspiracy, forgery, and unlawful control of a UK property, involving a forged Nigerian passport.
Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi defends Shariah law as a legitimate right for Nigerian Muslims, criticizing US lawmakers' call for its abolition and alleging double standards in religious governance.
Muslim organizations in Nigeria have firmly rejected the DSS explanation regarding Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim, insisting she was abducted, abused, and forced to change her religion while demanding an independent investigation.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar urges the Federal Government to disclose the location and health condition of ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, citing concerns over detention secrecy and selective prosecution.
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss DSS charges, citing constitutional violations and demanding ₦2 billion in damages for alleged abuse of the justice system.
Two women in Arua City, Uganda, were arrested for kissing in public under the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, facing life imprisonment or death penalties, with human rights advocates condemning the law's impact.
The FCT High Court in Maitama has struck out forgery charges against senior advocate Mike Ozekhome after the Attorney General's office withdrew the case for further review and consolidation.
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly experienced a nosebleed while detained, with his wife prevented from delivering food directly. His legal team raises welfare concerns ahead of court hearings.
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights lawsuit against the ICPC and police, claiming an invalid warrant led to an unconstitutional search of his Abuja residence, violating his privacy and dignity.
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against ICPC, challenging the validity of a search warrant used at his Abuja residence and seeking damages for alleged constitutional violations.
A viral Facebook video falsely claims the UN issued a 60-day ultimatum to Nigeria to release Nnamdi Kanu. Fact-checkers confirm the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has no power to enforce such demands.
Nigeria has secured a major legal victory, winning a $6.2 million arbitration case against European Dynamics UK Ltd over a disputed national e-procurement project. The tribunal dismissed all claims, relieving Nigeria of financial exposure estimated at ove
A Zambian man has filed for divorce, alleging his wife repeatedly insulted his manhood, beat him, and used foul language in front of their children during arguments in their troubled marriage.
Usman Okai Austin of the African Democratic Congress has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission to either charge former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai to court or release him immediately, praising DSS for following legal procedures.
The Enugu State High Court judgment awarding £420 million to families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed by colonial police in 1949 has been transmitted to the UK government for execution, with a 60-day payment deadline.
Jeffrey Epstein's estate agrees to a $35 million settlement in a class action lawsuit accusing his former lawyer and accountant of aiding his sex trafficking network.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled February 25 for the arraignment of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime and national security breach charges filed by the DSS.
Police in Cross River State have arrested former presidential aide Okoi Obono-Obla over allegations of forgery and fraudulent entry into the legal profession. The Nigerian Bar Association is monitoring the case closely.