Saturday, June 20, 2026

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January 2, 2026

Pakistan court sentences journalists, others to life imprisonment over pro-Imran Khan protest

The eight people were convicted of terrorism-related charges and
sentenced in absentia.

Court
August 29, 2025

29-year-old sentenced for stealing N860,000 from friend’s account

He said that during police investigation, the convict confessed to the crime.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 23, 2025

Court remands fisherman, 25, for allegedly defrauding customer of N60,000 

The magistrate adjourned the case until August 28 for review of facts and sentence.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
June 5, 2025

Court remands 10 over alleged armed robbery, murder

Mr Owolabi said the defendants robbed one Shuaibu Adam of the sum of N100, 000, while armed with sticks and cutlasses.

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April 24, 2025

UCH ‘Good Samaritan’ remanded over alleged phone theft

The prosecution said Stanley confessed in his statement to the police to have sold the phone for N15,000 to a passerby at the Mokola Roundabout area of Ibadan.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
March 21, 2025

Court jails two for belonging to secret cult in Ogun

The magistrate, O.L. Oke, said the prosecution had proven its case beyond every reasonable doubt, adding that the convicts were guilty as charged.

Court
March 11, 2025
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February 19, 2025

Woman, 30, charged with alleged breach of peace

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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February 13, 2025
LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
December 12, 2024

Mother remanded for killing eight-month-old daughter with rat poison

The presiding judge did not take the plea of the accused for lack of jurisdiction.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL