Saturday, June 27, 2026

Chief Magistrate

May 7, 2026

Mother arraigned over alleged mistreatment of adopted children in Anambra

The magistrate adjourned the case until August 19 for report of compliance.

Courtroom
May 5, 2026

Court remands man, 42, over alleged defilement  in Lagos

The magistrate adjourned the case until May 27 for the DPP’s advice.

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April 21, 2026

Mechanic arraigned over alleged N2.7 million SUV repair  fraud

The police in Lagos on Tuesday, charged a 40-year-old mechanic, Ikechukwu Madu, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, over an alleged N2

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March 25, 2026

Four arraigned over alleged unlawful waste disposal

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the changes preferred against them.

Courtroom
February 10, 2026

Man, 55, in court over alleged defamation

The offence contravene the provisions of Section 249 (D) and 375 of the Criminal Law of Oyo State 2000.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
January 27, 2026

Bizman in court over alleged N18.3 million coconut seed fraud

The Chief Magistrate, Nurudeen Layeni, granted the defendant bail in the sum N5 million with two sureties in like sum.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
January 22, 2026

Court remands man for allegedly belonging to secret society

Mr Ekpo alleged that the defendant belonged to an unlawful society known as ‘Aye Confraternity.’

Court
January 21, 2026

Security officer arraigned for allegedly assaulting female university student 

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.

Courtroom
November 25, 2025

Lagos security arraigned for sexual assault

The chief magistrate, C. M. Kushanu, did not take the defendant’s plea.

IKEJA MAGISTRATE
November 25, 2025

Clothier, 42, remanded for allegedly defiling, impregnating neighbour’s 14-year-old girl

The Chief Magistrate, M.F. Onamusi, refused to listen to the defendant’s plea.

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