Saturday, July 4, 2026

Olabisi Ogunkanmi

March 11, 2025
Gavel used to illustrate the story
January 21, 2025

Court remands six men over alleged theft of goods worth N32 million

The Chief Magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, did not take the plea of the defendants due to lack of jurisdiction.

Court room
December 24, 2024

Court remands Ooni’s ex-wife, Oriyomi, principal over Ibadan stampede

At least 35 children died and six were severely injured after a stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan. Pix: Naomi 

Naomi Silekunola and Hamzat Oriyomi
December 19, 2024

Court remands two men for allegedly robbing man of N2.1 million

The Chief Magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, did not take the plea of the defendants due to lack of jurisdiction.

Local courtroom
November 19, 2024

Two arraigned over alleged theft of employer’s N80 million

The prosecutor said that the duo fraudulently converted the said sum to their own use without the consent of the owner, Damilola Olaoye.

Court room
November 13, 2024

Three men arraigned over alleged contempt of court

Mr Akinloye said that the defendants disrespected court judgment in suit number I/ 671/1969, by forcefully entering a land after judgment had been executed.

Court room
October 10, 2024

Driver jailed six months for stealing employer’s vehicle

The magistrate gave him an option of paying a fine of N250,000.

Court room
August 28, 2024

Court remands septuagenarian for allegedly raping teenager

The prosecutor said the victim reported the matter to the police.

Gavel
July 12, 2024

Wife hires hitmen to kill husband after misunderstanding

Mr Akinloye said the defendant hired some killers to kill her husband, Jide, after having a misunderstanding with him.

Nigerian Police
July 10, 2024

Three arraigned in Ibadan over alleged housebreaking, theft

The suspects allegedly stole valuables which included clothes, jewellery, a generator, a television and a phone, among others.

Court room