The Enugu State High Court judgment awarding £420 million to families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed by colonial police in 1949 has been transmitted to the UK government for execution, with a 60-day payment deadline.
Jeffrey Epstein's estate agrees to a $35 million settlement in a class action lawsuit accusing his former lawyer and accountant of aiding his sex trafficking network.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled February 25 for the arraignment of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime and national security breach charges filed by the DSS.
Police in Cross River State have arrested former presidential aide Okoi Obono-Obla over allegations of forgery and fraudulent entry into the legal profession. The Nigerian Bar Association is monitoring the case closely.
Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, detained over alleged coup plot against President Tinubu, transferred to DSS despite court order for bail hearing. Family links case to N2 million transaction.
The Ekiti State Government has issued a stern warning about a fraudulent TESCOM recruitment message circulating on social media, urging job seekers to disregard it and rely only on official channels.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been taken into custody by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with searches conducted at multiple royal properties. King Charles has expressed deep concern while emphasizing the rule of law mus
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.
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.
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection, citing his orders to suppress parliament and detain political figures in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Federal Judicial Service Commission has approved Yahaya Yakubu Shafa as Acting Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, following the elevation of former registrar Sulaiman Hassan to the bench.
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
Nigeria's Supreme Council for Shari'ah condemns US bill alleging Christian genocide, saying Kwankwaso's opposition to Nigeria's CPC designation may have led to his targeting in proposed sanctions.
An Accra Circuit Court has ruled that a businessman must pay over N24 million to his former lover after he broke a promise to marry her following an 11-year relationship.
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.
The Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger State has raised concerns over a proposed Hisbah law, warning it could deepen religious divisions and fuel tension in the multi-religious state.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has highlighted three potential legal weaknesses in the Federal Government's charges against former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception of the NSA.
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.
Lawyer Titilope Anifowoshe argues Nigeria's Valentine's Day celebrations ring hollow amid violence, corruption, and civic neglect. She calls for patriotism as true love.
The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai for stating on live television that someone illegally tapped the phone of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
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.
A Kwara court has dissolved a marriage after the wife testified that nine women with children for her husband constantly harassed her. The husband agreed to the divorce, and custody was granted to the wife.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated an investigation into Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's WAEC certificate, while ICPC probes former Minister Uche Nnaji for alleged forgery.
A 70-year-old man claims he was disinherited from his mother's £5 million fortune due to her shame over his marital infidelity, leading to a High Court battle against his sister.
A Federal High Court in Kano has convicted and sentenced actress Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa to six months imprisonment for mutilating a N1000 note, with an option of a N200,000 fine.
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.