Category : Judiciary


Dadiyata's Wife Speaks on Husband's 6-Year Disappearance

Khadija Lame, wife of missing activist Dadiyata, has pleaded for his return after six years of uncertainty. The case involves allegations against former governors El-Rufai and Ganduje, with human rights groups calling it an enforced disappearance.

Ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol Sentenced to Life

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection during his 2024 martial law declaration. The court found he plotted to subvert the constitutional order and target political figures.

El-Rufai Rearrested by SSS After EFCC Bail in Abuja

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was rearrested by the State Security Service immediately after securing bail from the EFCC. The SSS action is linked to allegations of unlawful phone interception involving the National Security Adviser.

Kano Hisbah Bans Tricycle Dress, Music, Mixed Gender in Ramadan

The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited tricycle operators from wearing three-quarter trousers, playing music, and carrying opposite genders during Ramadan. Violators face arrest and prosecution as part of a special operation against immorality.

Lawyer: FG Not Seriously Prosecuting El-Rufai

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong argues the federal government's cybercrime charges against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai lack critical details, suggesting no real prosecution intent.

Judge Warns of Army Arrest for IGP in Contempt Case

A Federal High Court judge in Abuja has warned she could order the Chief of Army Staff to arrest IGP Kayode Egbetokun for alleged disobedience of a court order in the case of a man missing since 2017. The judge offered options including contempt proceedin

Judge Lashes Out at Ghanaians Over Court Bribery Attempt

A Federal Capital Territory High Court judge has publicly condemned three Ghanaians and their Nigerian lawyer for allegedly attempting to bribe the court in a property fraud case involving River Park Estate, despite the Attorney General discontinuing char

CAN Niger Rejects Hisbah Law, Warns of Division

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has strongly opposed the proposed Hisbah law, labeling it discriminatory and divisive. The association urges the government to focus on unity and existing security agencies.

Lagos: Abuja VIO Ruling Not Nationwide

The Lagos State Government clarifies that a recent Court of Appeal judgment restricting Vehicle Inspection Service operations in Abuja does not apply to Lagos, citing its own Transport Sector Reform Law.

FG Charges El-Rufai Over Alleged NSA Phone Interception

The Federal Government has filed formal charges against former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly intercepting National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu's phone, citing violations of cybercrime and communications laws.

Four Sentenced to Death for Murder of Rivers DPO

A Rivers State High Court has sentenced four individuals to death by hanging for the murder of SP Bako Amgbashim, a former Divisional Police Officer. The court found them guilty of conspiracy, murder, cult membership, and robbery.

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