Sunday, May 10, 2026

Court

April 14, 2026

New trial over Diego Maradona’s death begins in Argentina

A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team facing charges of negligent homicide.

Diego in hospital
April 13, 2026

Ibadan estate agent arraigned for alleged N2.3 million fraud

The defendant is standing trial on two counts of fraud and theft.

Court room
April 9, 2026

Teenager arraigned for allegedly stealing grinding machines, burglary windows

The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 181(1)(d) and 302 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

Court room
March 27, 2026

Appeal Court president seeks elevation of NJI to university

The president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has urged the Chief Justice of Nigeria to upgrade the National Judicial Institute to a university.

Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem
March 9, 2026

Appeal Court upholds conviction of ex-army general, orders refund of over N4 billion

The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and sentence of Umar Mohammed, the former boss of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, for stealing and misappropriating funds.

Umar Mohammed
February 24, 2026

Court strikes out forgery case against Ozekhome as Tinubu govt withdraws charges

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama Division, has struck out an alleged forgery case against Mike Ozekhome, after AGF Lateef Fagbemi dropped the charges.

Mike Ozekhome
December 4, 2025

Court officials suspended for drug trafficking, forgery, stealing; indolent Sharia judge gets warning

JSC approved the interim suspension of a principal registrar, Saifuddeen Mukhtar Abdullahi, over alleged criminal misappropriation of cooperative investment funds.

December 1, 2025
Court room
November 26, 2025

U.S. court dismisses Trump racketeering case over attempt to overturn 2020 election result

The case against Mr Trump stemmed from attempts to change the results of 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

Donald Trump official potrait
November 14, 2025

30-year-old man in court for stealing nails

The prosecutor said the offence contravenes the provisions of sections 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Law of Oyo State, 2000.

Nails