Category : Judiciary


Rivers Judiciary, NBA in Row Over Contempt Case

A dispute erupts between the Rivers State Judiciary and the Nigerian Bar Association after a lawyer is sentenced to three days for contempt, sparking legal tensions and calls for investigation.

Court Orders Arrest of Buhari's Ex-Minister Over EFCC Charges

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq and Permanent Secretary Bashir Nura Alkali for failing to appear in court to face 21-count EFCC charges including alleged diversion of p

Churchwarden's Murder Conviction Quashed After Appeal

Benjamin Field, a former churchwarden serving life for murdering university lecturer Peter Farquhar, has had his conviction overturned. The Court of Appeal cited defective jury directions and ordered a retrial.

Murder Conviction Quashed, Retrial Ordered in Lecturer Case

The Court of Appeal has overturned Benjamin Field's 37-year murder conviction for killing university lecturer Peter Farquhar, citing defective jury instructions. A retrial has been ordered while prosecutors appeal to the Supreme Court.

Julius Malema Gets 5-Year Jail Term in Firearm Case

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters, has been sentenced to five years in prison for firearm offences from a 2018 rally, with his legal team filing an appeal that could impact his political future.

Asia Carrera Passes Texas Bar Exam, Becomes Lawyer

Asia Carrera, a retired adult film star, has passed the Texas bar exam, marking a significant career shift toward becoming a licensed attorney. She announced the achievement on Facebook after her second attempt.

Govt Drops Terrorism Financing Charge Against Malami, Son

The Federal Government has amended charges against former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son, removing terrorism financing allegations. The case now focuses solely on illegal firearms possession, with trial dates set for May 26 and June 15.

Ejimakor: All Eastern Natives Are IPOB Members

Lawyer Aloy Ejimakor asserts every native of the former Eastern Nigeria is ethnically a member of IPOB, criticizing the government's terror sponsor listing as a misnomer and contempt of court.

Adichie Son Death Inquest Adjourned to May 5

The coroner's inquest into the death of Chimamanda Adichie's son, Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, has been adjourned to May 5 after proceedings stalled due to non-compliance with witness statement filings.

FG Drops Terrorism Financing Charges Against Ex-AGF Malami

The Federal Government has amended the charges against former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son, removing terrorism financing allegations. The case now focuses solely on illegal firearms possession, with the trial adjourned to May and June.

BAN Denies Surulere Political Rivalry Link, Demands Probe

Brothers Across Nigeria (BAN) International has denied any connection to political rivalry in Surulere, labeling a recent publication as false and sponsored. The group demands security agencies investigate the report's origin to prevent unrest.

El-Rufai Gets N200m Bail, Gag Order in Graft Case

A Federal High Court in Kaduna granted former Governor Nasir el-Rufai bail with strict conditions, including a gag order barring public comments on his corruption trial, while he remains in ICPC custody pending bail fulfillment.

Gombe Court Sentences Teen to Death for Murder of Woman

A Gombe State High Court has sentenced 18-year-old Mustapha Isah to death by hanging for the murder of Aishatu Abdullahi, a 58-year-old mother of eight, in October 2023. Justice Abdulhamid-Mohammed Yakubu ruled the prosecution proved its case beyond reaso

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