Dispatch Rider Jailed 7 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Lagos dispatch rider, Yahaya Nuru, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment for trafficking tramadol and other prohibited drugs. Read the full court details.
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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.
Kaduna Clarifies Victor Solomon Death Sentence Ruling
Kaduna State Government clarifies the lawful conviction of Victor Solomon, debunking social media misinformation. Learn the facts behind the two separate court cases and the state's commitment to due process.
Death Sentence for Kano Man Who Killed Newborn
A Kano High Court has sentenced Abubakar Alhaji Sabo to death by hanging for murdering his newborn child. The judge also gave him a three-year prison term for public nuisance.
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.
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.
Zimbabwe Prison Escape: Inmate Flees in Workshop Vehicle
A nationwide manhunt is underway in Zimbabwe after inmate Jeffrey Jingura escaped from Harare Central Prison using a vehicle he was repairing. Authorities urge public caution.
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.
Kuje Inmates Graduate with NOUN Degrees
Six inmates at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre have earned university degrees from NOUN, showcasing education's power for rehabilitation. Read their inspiring stories of hope and purpose.
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.
Prison Officer Jailed for Illicit Relationship with Inmate
A prison officer, Megann Gibson, 26, is jailed for misconduct after having graphic phone s3x and sending explicit letters to inmate Ryan Horan. Read the shocking details of the corruption scandal.
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.
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