Friday, July 3, 2026

Grade A Customary Court

April 8, 2026

Man, 21, bags four-month jail term for stealing four bags of potatoes, electric cable

The now convict was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, malicious damage and stealing.

Court Gavel
February 20, 2026

Police arraign man for stealing building materials

The defendant, Aliyu Mohammed, was arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy, break-in, malicious damage, and stealing.

Court room
December 23, 2025

Man, 25, arraigned for allegedly causing breach of peace

The court president adjourned the case until January 13, 2026, for hearing.

Courtroom
December 18, 2025
Gavel
November 7, 2025

Court remands man, 25, over alleged theft of smartphone

The president adjourned the matter until November 21 for hearing.

Court room
September 6, 2024

Two in court over alleged electrical cable theft

The defendants, of undisclosed residential addresses, faced a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing.

July 31, 2024

Court dissolves five-year-old marriage over wife’s filthiness

The wife didn’t deny any of the allegations levelled against her by her husband.

Gavel
January 13, 2023

My husband turned me into punching bag, housewife tells court

“She is free to go if she wishes, and I’m ready to cater for the children,” the husband said.

Court room used to illustrate the story
July 29, 2022

My wife cheating on me with worshipper in my mosque, cleric tells court

Mr Shittu, who has been married to Fisayo for 20 years, said he no longer loved his wife.

Photo used to illustrate divorce