Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

May 26, 2026

Alleged Rape: 38-year-old man remanded pending DPP advice 

The magistrate adjourned the case until June 26, for mention.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
May 5, 2026

Court remands man, 42, over alleged defilement  in Lagos

The magistrate adjourned the case until May 27 for the DPP’s advice.

Court Gavel
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
October 3, 2025

Court remands man over rape of neighbour’s physically challenged daughter

The prosecutor said Mr Paul, who took advantage of the girl, was apprehended by some neigbours and handed over to the police.

Local courtroom
March 8, 2024

Ibadan: Court remands hospital owner for causing pregnant woman’s death

The prosecutor said the defendant, who owns a hospital in Koloko Olopometa, Ibadan, caused the death of the pregnant woman by carrying out surgery on her unlawfully.

Magistrates’ Court
February 26, 2024

Alleged Terrorism: I’m unaware law prohibits mention of IPOB, Eze Ndigbo tells court

Operatives of the SSS arrested Mr Nwajagu over an alleged threat to invite members of the IPOB to Lagos to secure the properties of Igbo people in the state.

Frederick Nwajagu (Eze Ndigbo)
August 17, 2023

Court strikes out illegal arms charges against CBN boss Emefiele

The court struck out illegal arms charges against suspended CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.

Godwin Emefiele
June 5, 2023

Guard arrested, remanded for defiling girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter

On Monday, the Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court ordered the remand of a 41-year-old man, Nnamdi Dike, for defiling his girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter.

IKOYI PRISON
May 9, 2023

Lagos couple remanded for raping teenage housekeeper

As the second defendant, the wife usually woke the girl up at night, stripped her naked, and instructed her husband to rape the victim.

IKEJA MAGISTRATE
March 30, 2023

Court grants Chrisland staff bail over alleged killing of student Whitney Adeniran

The court admitted the first and second defendants to N10 million bail each; the third and the fourth defendants to N20 million bail each.

Whitney Adeniran