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2015

March 27, 2023

Woman arraigned for obtaining N1.8 million by false pretence 

The defendant was said to have collected the N1.88 million from the complainant under false pretence of helping her to secure a loan.

Court Gavel
March 25, 2023

Whitney Adeniran: Lagos govt to prosecute Chrisland School for manslaughter, negligence

On February 9, the deceased slumped during the inter-house sports organised by the school at the Agege Sports Stadium.

Chrisland School
March 24, 2023

Bus/Train Collision: BRT driver to face 16-count charge of manslaughter

The driver’s arraignment before the Ikeja High Court is being delayed until he is fully fit to stand trial, having sustained serious injuries during the accident.

Train collides with metro bus in Lagos
March 13, 2023

Court remands unemployed cultist for unlawful possession of pistol

The defendant, a resident at Mile 12, Lagos, is facing three-count charge of conspiracy, possession of firearms and belonging to an unlawful society.

Court room used to illustrate the story
March 8, 2023

How Lagos prophet defiled visually impaired minor

The survivor narrated how the defendant, the pastor of Power of the Home Deliverance Ministry, had forceful sexual intercourse with her on five different occasions.

Minor Rape
March 7, 2023

Police arraign woman for accusing Akwa Ibom governor of adultery

She was also accused of sending a message with the caption: “So we are going dirty. It’s time to break the final table. Stay tuned” through her Facebook page.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel
February 14, 2023

Man docked for allegedly stabbing police officer with broken bottle 

The prosecutor accused the man and his accomplices of attacking a team of police officers while on duty.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
January 24, 2023

Islamic cleric gets eight life sentences for sexually assaulting pupils

The pupils were between six and 11 years of age at the time of the offence.

Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court
December 6, 2022

Lagos charges students on sexual, gender-based violence rights

“Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence involving men and women, in which the female is usually the victim.”

Titilola Viviour-Adeniyi
November 24, 2022

$9.6bn P&ID scam: Court orders arrest of Italian Corrado Fantoli

Justice Donatus Okorowo gave the order while delivering a ruling in the ex-parte motion moved by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s counsel, Bala Sanga.

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story