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Judge

February 28, 2025

Abandoned wife seeks divorce after one year of marriage

In her application for divorce, the petitioner, Ms Abdulhadi, told the court that she married Mr Hassan under Islamic law in 2024.

Divorce
February 21, 2025

Bus conductor sentenced to prison for stealing window

According to the police, the complainant said the convict trespassed on his school and stole one iron window.

Iron window
February 21, 2025

Jos: Two friends jailed for stealing phone

The Area Court in Jos on Friday sentenced Nangwan Timzim and Bitrus Mavern, to one month in prison each for stealing a phone worth N160,000.

Prison bar
February 13, 2025

Man jailed six months for slapping, injuring woman in Plateau

Mr Gokat disclosed that during a police investigation the convict confessed to the crime.

Court room
January 8, 2025

Judge rejects Trump’s application to halt sentencing in hush money case

Mr Trump’s lawyer subsequently conceded, stating there has never been a case of immunity for the president-elect.

Trump in courtroom
December 17, 2024

Man bags six-month jail term for theft in Kwara

The judge said that the prosecution proved its case beyond doubt.

Court
October 22, 2024

I’ve never assaulted my wife, farmer tells court

Ms Abdullahi filed a complaint against her husband over lack of food, assault and disrespect to her parents.

Court room used to illustrate the story
September 26, 2024

Stop visiting your ex-wife in her bedroom, court tells man

The judge said that there was no marriage between him and her ex-wife because of the divorce.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
September 12, 2024

Septuagenarian jailed six months for stealing mats

The judge said that the convict had appeared before him in the past for the same offence and was released based on a promise to shun the crime.

Court room
September 12, 2024

Housewife seeks dissolution of four-year-old marriage

Mr Musa said, “I still love my wife. We have five children together and I do not want a divorce.’’

Court room