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Nigeria's Senate Reworks National Cybercrime Law

The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.

Sowore Granted Bail in Alleged Cybercrime Case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition over alleged cybercrime charges. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.

Sowore Granted Bail in Alleged Cybercrime Case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition in an alleged cybercrime case. The judge warned him against inciting statements. Read the full details.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Trial Adjourned to 2026

Federal High Court postpones Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's cybercrime trial to February 2026 following multiple delays. Case involves assassination plot allegations against Senate President.

Judge's absence stalls Akpoti-Uduaghan's trial

The cybercrime trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been adjourned to February 4, 2026, due to the judge's absence. Get the latest updates on this high-profile case.

Tailor apprentice jailed for N450k internet fraud

A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a tailoring apprentice to one year imprisonment for defrauding a victim of N450,000 through internet fraud. Read the full details of the judgment.

Nnamdi Kanu in Court for Terrorism Judgment

Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, appears in Abuja Federal High Court for a pivotal terrorism case judgment. The verdict, broadcast live, concludes a decade-long legal saga with major implications for Nigeria.

Trump Signs Epstein Files Release Bill

President Trump signs legislation requiring DOJ to release all Jeffrey Epstein investigation documents within 30 days. Victims' families call it monumental for justice.

Judge rejects recusal bid in Abuja forgery case

FCT High Court Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie dismisses lawyer Victor Giwa's recusal motion alleging bias in forgery and impersonation trial. Case adjourned to November 27 for continuation.

N20bn Money Laundering Case Adjourned to Dec 16

Federal High Court Lagos adjourns Taiwo Ibitola Taiwo's N20 billion money laundering case to December 16, 2025. The businesswoman faces fraud and conversion charges over family inheritance.

Man Gets 50 Years for Actor Impersonation Scam

Lagos High Court sentences fraudster to 50 years for impersonating actor Fredrick Leonard to scam woman of £15,000. EFCC secures conviction after full trial. Read details.

US Judge Dismisses Antitrust Case Against Meta

A US court has dismissed the antitrust lawsuit against Meta, ruling the company faces fierce competition from TikTok and YouTube. Discover the details of this landmark ruling.

Nigerian Doctor Jailed for NHS Fraud in UK

Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu sentenced to 3 years in UK prison for defrauding NHS of £268,000 while on sick leave. Full details of the fraud case uncovered.

Woman wins N2.5bn from husband's side chick

A North Carolina woman successfully sued her husband's mistress for N2.5 billion in damages under alienation of affection law. Discover how the court ruled in this groundbreaking case.

Nigerian jailed 6 years in U.S. for sextortion

Imoleayo Samuel Aina, a 27-year-old Nigerian, sentenced to 6 years in U.S. federal prison for sextortion leading to victim's death. Learn how justice crossed international borders.

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