Saturday, June 27, 2026

Chief Magistrate

November 25, 2025

Lagos chef arraigned, remanded in prison custody for sexually assaulting minor

The defendant, a chef, is being tried for sexual assault and penetration.

Kirikiri prison
November 5, 2025
Court room
October 28, 2025

Woman, 42, arraigned over alleged assault

Mr Oriyomi told the court that in the ensuing battle, the defendant tore the clothes of the second complainant (Oluwarotimi).

Court
October 22, 2025

Six farmers arrested, remanded for murder of Benue woman

The chief magistrate, Kevin Mbanongun, did not take their pleas due to a lack of jurisdiction over the matter.

Policemen
October 21, 2025

Microfinance bank employee arraigned over alleged theft of N1.2 million

The prosecutor urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to study the case file and assemble his witnesses.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
October 3, 2025

Court remands man over rape of neighbour’s physically challenged daughter

The prosecutor said Mr Paul, who took advantage of the girl, was apprehended by some neigbours and handed over to the police.

Local courtroom
October 3, 2025

Court remands trader in prison custody for sodomising boy

The Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court, on Friday, ordered the remand of a trader, Okonkwo Chikwado, 28, who is standing trial for sodomising a teenager.

Courtroom
September 23, 2025

Man arraigned over alleged ₦350,000 palm oil supply fraud in Ekiti

The magistrate adjourned the case until October 21 for hearing.

Courtroom
September 18, 2025

Siblings in court over alleged theft of iPhones worth N1.2 million

The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on September 12 at about 11: 00a.m in Ado-Ekiti.

Gavel
September 10, 2025

Court remands two minors for alleged attempted extortion

The magistrate did not take their pleas for want of jurisdiction.

Court room