Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Criminal Law of Lagos State

August 31, 2026

Agent arraigned over alleged N5.17 million visa fraud

A 46-year-old agent, Chibuzor Opara, was arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on charges of alleged N5.17 million visa fraud.

Courtroom
August 14, 2026

Court remands trader over alleged defilement of five-year-old girl

The chief magistrate, who rejected the defendant’s plea, adjourned the case until September 30.

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August 12, 2026

Lagos driver in court over alleged N250 million truck theft

The court adjourned the case until September 20 for further proceedings.

Courtroom
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.

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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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