News Category - Law and Judiciary
Court Jails Two Chinese 46 Years Each for N3.4bn, $2.5m Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud
The two convicts are among seven hundred and ninety-two suspected Internet and cryptocurrency fraud suspects who were arrested during a raid in Lagos in December 2024 by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
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Failed DONALD TRUMP Assassin Sentenced to Life in Prison
Judge AILEEN CANNON handed down the life sentence, plus seven years after a ninety-minute hearing, saying it was to protect the public from future crime committed by ROUTH.
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NNAMDI KANU's Sokoto Prisons Transfer Bid Fails
Kanu’s legal representative, DEMDOO ASAN, who is from the Legal Aid Council, informed the court about his decision to withdraw from the matter due to what he described as “irreconcilable issues”.
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ALLISON MADUEKE Trial: Former Petroleum Minister Accused of Enjoying Life of Luxury from Bribery
Sixty-five-year-old ALLISON-MADUEKE is alleged to have received bribes in forms of One Hundred Thousand Pounds cash, chauffeur-driven cars, a private jet flight to Nigeria and refurbishment work and staff costs at several London properties.
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Cyberstalking: Court Admits Video of Reno Omokri's Drug Claims Against President Tinubu in Sowore's Trial
The videos were tendered during the cross-examination of the first prosecution witness, CYRIL NOSIKE, who is an operative of the Department of State Services, by the defence counsel, MARSHAL ABUBAKAR.
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16 Detained Military Officers: Investigation Confirms Coup Plot; Officers to Face Court-Marshal
Accordingly, those with cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panel to face trial in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations. This ensures accountability while upholding the principles of fairness and due process.
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Maina as Grand Patron: Chairman, NBA Garki Branch to Face Disciplinary Proceedings
The President of the NBA, AFAM OSIGWE, said the appointment of any person convicted of stealing and money laundering or corrupt practices as patron of any NBA branch makes a mockery of the legal profession and the fight against corruption.
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Court Affirms Nenadi Usman's National Caretaker Committee as "Valid and Lawful" Leadership of Labour Party
According to the report, Justice LIFU further ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to recognize NNADI USMAN forthwith.
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OLUMUYIWA ADJOTO Jailed for Life for Sexual Assault of Minor in Mowe, Badagry
The convict testified in his defence, saying that he was at a bank in Agbara at the time of the incident, and that he was falsely accused by his second wife due to marital issues.
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More Troubles for Malami, as DSS Arrest former AGF Outside Kuje Prisons, Abuja
This comes after MALAMI was released from the Kuje Prisons in Abuja after perfecting his bail conditions in the money laundering charges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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Fatal Road Crash: Court Adjourns Anthony Joshua Driver's Trial to Feb 25
The Ogun State Police Command dragged ADENIYI KAYODE before the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court on January 2, 2026, on four counts, including dangerous driving causing death.
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Diezani in London Court for Preliminary Hearing on Bribery Charges
The preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, are meant to set the stage for the actual trial, which begins on January 26, and could last up to twelve weeks.
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Alleged Terrorism Financing: Trial of Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Stalled
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed ten counts of terrorism financing and money laundering charges against YAKUBU ADAMU and three others, involving the sum of Nine-Point-Seven Million Dollars.
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Rivers Impeachment Saga: 2 Lawmakers Backtrack, Amid Judicial Huddles
Both SYLVANUS NWANKWO and PETER ABBE said although Governor FUBARA had violated the provisions of the constitution, they believe that the matter can be resolved through other means than impeachment.
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Gospel Singer, Donnie Mcclurkin, Denies Allegations of Sexual Assault, Rape, Coercion
In a statement through his lawyer, Attorney GREG LISI, MCCLURKIN said he understood the weight of such false claims, adding that sexual violence, in any form, is a real and painful reality for many and not to be used frivolously.
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President Tinubu Appoints Odusote First Female DG of Nigerian Law School
President BOLA AHMED TINUBU approved the appointment of fifty-seven-year-old Doctor OSUSOTE for a four-year term, with effect from January 10, 2026.
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FHC Denies Bail to Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Accused of Terrorism Financing
Justice EMEKA NWITE, who is presiding over the case, also denied bail to ADAMU’s three other co-accused persons - BALARABE ABDULLAHI ILELAH, AMINU MOHAMMED BOSE and KABIRU YAHAYA MOHAMMED.
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Culture, Elegance and Style Elevated as NBA Eti-Osa Branch Marks Yearly Dinner 2025
In a presentation titled: "The Bar in Tradition’s Embrace", DAPO AKINOSUN, SAN, noted that amidst the “whirlwind of modernity”, the theme offered an opportunity to look backward in order to look forward.
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International Human Rights Day: RULAAC Urges Govt on Commitment to Obligations
As the world marks Human Rights Day 2025, the Nigerian government must recognise that human rights are not optional reforms or lofty aspirations. They are obligations - binding, enforceable, and central to governance.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment at 2025 Special Dinner
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Court Declines NNAMDI KANU's Ex Parte Motion Seeking Transfer from Sokoto Prisons
Justice JAMES OMOTOSHO also struck out KANU’s notice of appeal, which he said was filed on November 10, 2025, ten days before the judgment he delivered on November 20, 2025, declaring that there was no notice of appeal before the court based on the judgment.
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Prominent Jurists Confirmed for NBA Eti-Osa Branch 2025 Law and Culture Dinner in Lagos
The NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, said the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Hon Justice RHODES-VIVOUR (JSC) Confirmed for NBA Eti-Osa Branch 2025 Year-End Special Dinner
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Countdown to 2025 Law and Culture Dinner: NBA Eti-Osa Celebrates Culture and Professionalism
The Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA said the dinner event, with the theme: “A Night of Nigerian Elegance”, will be declared open by Honourable Justice OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates 2025 Year-End with Special Dinner Tagged: Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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Alleged $6bn Mambila Fraud: “Obasanjo to Testify When Need Arises” – Prosecution Witness
OLU AGUNLOYE is facing trial on a seven-count charge of corruption and fraudulent award of the contract for the Mambila Power Project during the OBASANJO Administration.
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NBA Eti-Osa Branch Marks 2025 Year-End with Special Dinner Tagged: Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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NNAMDI KANU Loses Fundamental Rights Enforcement Appeal Against DSS, AGF
The appeal arose from the July 3 judgment of Justice TAIWO TAIWO of the Federal High Court judge, who is now retired, who dismissed KANU’s fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Director-General of the Department of State Services and the Attorney-General of the Federation for lack of proof
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UNIPORT Student Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Murder
Justice CHINWE NSIRIM-NWOSU held that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that DAMIAN OKOLIGWE murdered JUSTINA OTUENE, who was also student of the same university, studying Biochemistry.
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Nnamdi Kanu Bags Life Imprisonment for Terrorism
Justice OMOTOSHO cited several materials to support his decisions, including an exhibit relating to KANU’s purported broadcasts during the violent disruption of the EndSARS protests in Lagos in October 2020.
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