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Criminal Law of Lagos State

June 9, 2026

Social media influencer Blessing CEO faces fresh EFCC arraignment over N69.1 million fraud amid N36 million trial 

Justice Oshodi remanded her in EFCC custody and adjourned the matter until July 16, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and the commencement of trial.

Blessing CEO
April 29, 2026

Man, 29, in court for allegedly stealing wires worth N250,000

The magistrate adjourned the case until May 19, for mention.

Courtroom
April 28, 2026

Man, 27, arraigned over alleged membership of unlawful society

The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Courtroom
March 18, 2026

Man, 51, faces N85 million fraud charge

The magistrate adjourned the case until March 26 for mention.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
March 5, 2026

Security guard  arraigned for allegedly breaking company’s safe

The Magistrate, S.K Matepo, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Court room
February 19, 2026

Eight men arraigned for alleged cultism, attacking Lagos police station

Ms Ikhayere further alleged that the defendants belonged to the proscribed Eiye Confraternity.

Courtroom
January 29, 2026

Lagos: Police arrest protesters for bringing coffin to Alausa, causing public disorder

The protesters converged on the Ikeja Under Bridge and unlawfully blocked Awolowo Road leading to Alausa and the Lagos parliament for over six hours, the police said.

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November 17, 2025

Police arraign man for battering, threatening wife

The defendant, whose address was not stated, is charged on a four-count charge bordering on battery, threat to life, stealing, and willful damage.

Court room
October 29, 2025

EFCC arraigns three over alleged N12 billion oil theft

One of the charges alleged that the defendants on January 17, 2024, dishonestly took nine million litres of PMS, property of NNPC Retail Ltd.

EFCC
October 10, 2025

53-year-old teacher remanded for allegedly defiling student

The prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji, told the court that the offence was committed in August 2024 at a secondary school in Ijeshatedo, Lagos.

Ikeja Chief Magistrate Court