Lawyer: Women Should Sue Husbands After DNA Tests
Barrister Stella Justice Nnennaya advises married women to file civil claims for breach of trust and demand N100 million compensation when husbands conduct DNA tests that confirm paternity.
Category : Judiciary
AGF Takes Over Ozekhome's Forgery Case from ICPC
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi assumes prosecution of Mike Ozekhome's forgery case from ICPC, delaying arraignment in property dispute linked to late minister Jeremiah Useni.
Beatrice Ekweremadu Returns to Nigeria After UK Prison
Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after serving part of her UK prison sentence for organ-harvesting conspiracy.
Group Backs Rivers CJ Over Impeachment Panel Refusal
A pro-democracy group supports Rivers Chief Judge's decision to decline forming a panel to probe Governor Fubara, citing court orders and constitutional compliance.
NBA Directs Garki Branch to Remove Maina as Patron
The Nigerian Bar Association has directed its Garki Branch to immediately revoke the appointment of convicted former pension chairman Abdulrasheed Maina as Patron, citing corruption concerns.
Court Adjourns Fubara Impeachment Suit Indefinitely
A Rivers State High Court has adjourned indefinitely the impeachment suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, pending appeals at the appellate court.
Court Adjourns Fubara's Anti-Impeachment Suit Indefinitely
A Rivers State High Court has adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma-Odu, challenging impeachment moves by the state House of Assembly.
Malami Accuses DSS of Denying Fair Hearing Rights
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami alleges DSS actions, including rearrest and denial of lawyer access, violate his constitutional right to fair hearing and court orders.
Rivers Chief Judge Hailed for Refusing Impeachment Panel Against Fubara
A pro-democracy coalition supports Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Amadi's refusal to form an impeachment panel against Governor Fubara, citing court orders and constitutional discipline as preventing action.
Court Adjourns Fubara Impeachment Suit Indefinitely in Rivers
The Oyigbo High Court in Port Harcourt has indefinitely adjourned the suit challenging Governor Siminalayi Fubara's impeachment process, citing pending appeals. This development intensifies political instability in Rivers State.
Black Teen Wrongfully Executed in 1956 Finally Exonerated
Tommy Lee Walker, a Black teenager executed in 1956 for murdering white store clerk Venice Parker, has been officially exonerated after 70 years. New evidence reveals coerced confession, withheld evidence, and racial bias in his conviction.
Rivers Impeachment Case Adjourned Indefinitely
A Rivers State High Court has adjourned indefinitely the impeachment lawsuit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Ngozi Odu, pending appeal outcomes. The Chief Judge also declined to form an investigative panel due to court orders.
NJC Recommends 14 Candidates to Tinubu for Federal High Court
The National Judicial Council has forwarded 14 nominees to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as Federal High Court judges after thorough security screening found no adverse reports.
Activist Defies Ogun Governor Over Cyberbullying Charges
Detoun Adejobi, an activist, responds to charges filed by Ogun State Police for allegedly cyberbullying Governor Dapo Abiodun, denying accusations and demanding accountability.
Supreme Court Ends Kudirat Abiola Murder Case Against Al-Mustapha
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Lagos State's appeal against Major Hamza Al-Mustapha's acquittal in the 1996 murder of Kudirat Abiola, citing nine years of inaction by prosecutors.
DSS Links Sowore's Post to Public Tension in Court
DSS operative Cyril Nosike testified that Omoyele Sowore's social media post calling President Tinubu a criminal generated public tension and threatened safety. The Federal High Court in Abuja admitted evidence including screenshots and official letters.
Lawyer: Denying Spouse Food Can Be Criminal Offence
A Nigerian legal expert clarifies when deliberately withholding food from a spouse constitutes a criminal act under Nigerian law, detailing specific conditions that trigger legal consequences.
Supreme Court Ends Al-Mustapha Trial Over 11-Year Delay
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed the murder trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha for Kudirat Abiola's killing after Lagos State failed to pursue the case for over a decade, ending a landmark legal saga.
Rivers Chief Judge Declines Panel to Probe Governor Fubara
Chief Judge Simeon Amadi cites court injunctions as he declines Rivers Assembly's request to form a panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu.
Rivers CJ Refuses to Set Up Panel to Probe Gov Fubara
Rivers State Chief Judge Justice Simeon Amadi has declined to constitute a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing existing court injunctions that restrain such action.
El-Rufai Warns FG Over Illegal Detentions in Nigeria
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai criticizes unlawful detentions in Nigeria, warning they violate human rights and undermine democracy at the Trust Dialogue.
Witness: I Disbursed N1.6 Billion on Emefiele's Order
A prosecution witness at the FCT High Court in Abuja has detailed how he disbursed over N1.6 billion following instructions from former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.
Paternity Fraud: Lawyer Details Emotional Courtroom Breakdowns
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong shares his experience with paternity fraud cases, describing clients' emotional distress and lack of remorse from one wife.
Lawyer Warns of Paternity Fraud Surge in Nigeria
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong reveals handling two paternity fraud cases in one week, highlighting emotional trauma and lack of remorse from perpetrators.
Paternity Fraud Rising in Nigeria: Lawyer Shares Cases
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong reveals increasing paternity fraud cases in Nigeria, describing emotional courtroom breakdowns and lack of remorse from perpetrators.
Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Arise TV Anchor Murder Case
A lawyer has shared courtroom updates revealing all suspects charged in connection with the death of Arise TV news anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu have pleaded not guilty. The case has been adjourned to February 2026 for definite hearing.
Court Grants ₦100m Bail to Bauchi Finance Commissioner
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu and three co-defendants in a $9.7 million terrorism financing case. Each defendant must meet ₦100 million bail with strict conditions including weekly DSS rep
Malami Denies Arms Discovery at Kebbi Residence Amid EFCC Probe
Former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami refutes media reports claiming arms were found at his Kebbi residence, calling it a 'media trial' amid ongoing EFCC investigation.
Court Stops Wike from Revoking Maitama Land in Abuja
The FCT High Court has issued an interim order restraining Minister Nyesom Wike and the FCTA from acting on a disputed Maitama land revocation. Justice Bello Kawu barred eviction and ordered status quo maintenance.
Anthony Joshua's Driver Trial Adjourned to Feb 25 in Ogun
The Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has postponed the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver to boxing champion Anthony Joshua, to February 25, 2026, following legal arguments over witness testimony and case file procedures.
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