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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A UK nurse faces disciplinary action after refusing to use female pronouns for a transgender paedophile patient. Conservative MPs urge NHS to drop the case, citing racial abuse and freedom of belief.
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.
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.
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating a massive bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy across the United States. Read the full details of the sophisticated scheme.
Bello Musa sentenced to death by hanging for poisoning Shamsiyya Usman in a Birnin Kebbi hotel. Court convicts on charges of homicide, conspiracy, and cheating. Read the full details.
A Kano High Court has sentenced Najibullah Alkasim to death for stabbing his neighbour to death during a dispute at a celebration party. Justice Farida Dabappa delivered the verdict after the prosecution proved its case. Read the full details of the tragi
Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Analyst supports ruling, citing constitutional grounds. Discover the court's reasoning and reactions.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death for murdering his UNIPORT girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Full details of the gruesome case and court judgment.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering and dismembering girlfriend Justina Otuene. Justice served as warning against dangerous shortcuts.
Actor Taye Arimoro has been suspended from Nollywood following an altercation with actress Peggy Ovire. The AGN revealed findings showing Arimoro as the primary aggressor. Read full details.
Rivers State High Court sentences Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging for murdering his girlfriend, Justina Otuene. Justice served after brutal 2023 killing.
A University of Port Harcourt student has been sentenced to death for the murder and dismemberment of his girlfriend. Justice delivered in Rivers State High Court.
FCT Minister Wike suspends education mandate secretary for unauthorized school closure circular. Administration confirms schools remain open, security enhanced. Read full details.
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the 2024 murder of taxi driver Shittu. Justice delivered in Ibadan court ruling. Read full details.
Oyo State High Court sentences five men to death by hanging for the murder of taxi driver Akeem Shittu. Justice delivers verdict after thorough examination of evidence in the brutal case.
Disgraced ex-TV anchor Stephanie Hockridge sentenced to 10 years for multi-million dollar COVID fraud scheme. Ordered to pay $64M restitution for fake PPP loans.
Usama Abdullahi, 24, stole Indomie noodles for his three girlfriends but none visited him in prison. His sentence was reduced to community service after review by Adamawa chief judge.
Nigerian celebrities including Cubana Chiefpriest, Portable, and Verydarkman spark online storm with fiery reactions to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment sentence. Read their explosive statements.
Businessman Obi Cubana addresses Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence and Nigeria's insecurity crisis, revealing behind-the-scenes efforts for political solution. Read latest updates.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Kanu erupts in court, calling Justice Omotosho's decision 'rubbish'. Lawyer plans appeal.
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe condemns Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence as evidence of systemic bias against Southeast Nigeria. Read his full reaction and analysis of the controversial ruling.
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu receives life imprisonment on terrorism charges, sparking mixed reactions of anger and calls for political solution. Read the full details.
Justice Omotosho explains why he sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment instead of death, citing mercy and religious teachings. Full details on the court's ruling here.
Federal High Court convicts ISWAP leader Hussaini Ismaila for 2012 Kano police attacks. DSS prosecution secures 20-year sentence with rehabilitation order. Read details.
Federal prosecution led by Adegboyega Awomolo asks Abuja court to sentence IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to death. Latest developments from November 20 hearing.