Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Criminal Law

May 13, 2026

Man,35, in court for allegedly defrauding rice vendor N17. 8 million

The magistrate adjourned the case until June 23, for hearing. (NAN)

Gavel used to illustrate the story
February 20, 2025

Man jailed 14 years over attempted sexual assault on neighbour’s daughter

The court ordered that the name of the convict should be registered in the sexual offences register of Lagos State.

Court Gavel
October 4, 2024

Court remands man over murder of grandmother

The prosecutor, Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on September 26 at about 1:30 p.m. in Ado-Ekiti.

Court room
May 8, 2024

Police arrest 25-year-old lady for allegedly defrauding Dubai-based fiance

He said the defendant collected the money from the complainant, who lives in Dubai and happens to be her fiancé, to prepare for their wedding.

Fraud alert
August 11, 2023

Lagos govt. vows to prosecute film, skit makers over unauthorised use of LASTMA uniform

Mr Oreagba said the warning had become necessary after he saw a fully kitted actress with a LASTMA uniform in one of the Yoruba films.

Bolaji Oreagba
June 23, 2023

Ekiti: Minors docked for killing exotic bird worth N1 million

Mr Apata alleged that the defendants killed a peacock worth N1 million with intent to steal it.

dead peacock
March 1, 2023

Man in court for damaging UBA property

The presiding magistrate, Sakirat Obasa, admitted the defendant to N100,000 bail and two reliable sureties.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
December 7, 2022

Vice President Cristina Kirchner convicted of defrauding Argentina

Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday after being found guilty of fraud.

Argentina Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
October 20, 2022

Student arraigned for stealing driver’s phone 

Mr Okolie, who resides at Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos State, appeared on one of two-count charges of conspiracy and stealing.

Court
October 18, 2022

Man, 27, docked over alleged attempt to rape 54-year-old woman

Police said the accused broke into the victims apartment through the window, with the intention of forcefully having sexual intercourse with her.

Court Gavel