Thursday, July 2, 2026

Defence Counsel

September 19, 2023

Islamic teacher jailed 21 years for attempted sexual assault of 15-year-old pupil

“The sentencing is to run consecutively and the convict is to have his name registered as a sex offender.”

Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court
August 10, 2023

Custody: Court fixes Aug. 15 to hear FG, Emefiele’s applications

After listening to the arguments, Mr Oweibo held that both applications would be taken on the same day.

Godwin Emefiele
July 20, 2023
Magistrates’ Court
July 5, 2023

Bamise: Judge’s absence stalls murder trial

On Wednesday, the court’s registrar told Peoples Gazette that the judge was absent due to health reasons.

Oluwabamise Ayanwola
June 26, 2023

Skit maker Trinity remanded over sexual exploitation; faces 15 years jail term

If the skit maker is found guilty of the offence, he is liable to 15 years’ imprisonment under the Child Rights Law, 2006.

Trinity (Photo credit: Daily Post)
June 15, 2023

Court dismisses ex-Gov. El-Rufai’s libel, defamation suit against Shehu Sani

The former governor said the former senator defamed him by referring to him as a “drunk, loose cannon and an embarrassment to President Muhammadu Buhari.”

Nasir El-Rufai and Shehu Sani
June 9, 2023

Court jails two brothers for stealing

“I have listened to the plea by their defence counsel but the convicts did not show any act of remorse.

Magistrates’ Court
May 15, 2023

Man docked for assaulting medical doctor in Osun

Mr Osanyintuyi said the defendant assaulted Olom Eyare while she was performing her duty.

Court room used to illustrate the story
May 2, 2023

Court issues bench warrant against ex-NADECO chieftain for wilful damage

The defendants were also accused of stealing one Techno phone, wristwatch, torchlight and eyeglasses, property of one Olaiya Afeez.

Ralph Obioha
May 2, 2023

Train Collision: BRT bus driver Osibanjo remanded for manslaughter

Mr Osibanjo was arraigned on a 16-count charge bordering on involuntary manslaughter and grievous harm. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

TRAIN CRASH IN LAGOS