Friday, June 26, 2026

presiding Judge

April 9, 2026

Kaduna farmer arraigned for kidnapping, killing of neighbour’s daughter

Mr Julius was arraigned by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for abduction and culpable homicide.

Kaduna prison
March 18, 2026

Pregnant goat lands Nigerian man in prison

An eighteen-year-old Nigerian man has been convicted and sentenced over a pregnant goat.

goat
October 10, 2025

I didn’t know my husband had no job, money until after wedding, mother of three tells court

Ms Abdulrasheed said the marriage was arranged by her uncle, noting she was unaware of Mr Abdullahi’s “joblessness” and lack of any source of livelihood.

Photo used to illustrate divorce
August 13, 2025

Court restrains Gov Dapo Abiodun from demolishing Gbenga Daniel’s property

The judge adjourned the case until August 19 for the hearing of an interlocutory injunction.

Dapo Abiodun with Gbenga Daniel
July 25, 2025

Taraba court sentences four to life imprisonment for attempted kidnapping

The judge recalled that the suspects were charged to court in November 2021 by the state government.

Gavel used to illustrate the story
June 24, 2025

Court dissolves marriage after couple agreed on divorce

The judge ordered the husband to pay N25,000 monthly for the feeding of his three children.

Courtroom
March 19, 2025

ECOWAS Court dismisses suit seeking creation of sixth state in Nigeria’s South-East

Presiding Judge, Justice Dupe Atoki, stated that the South-East zone had adequate representation within Nigeria’s governance structure.

South-East map
March 17, 2025

Court remands two Kaduna men for stealing motorcycle

A Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna, has ordered remanding two men, Abubakar Ibrahim and Shamsu Ladan, in prison custody.

Motorbike
February 18, 2025

Wife seeks divorce over husband’s alleged attempt to injure her

The Presiding Judge, Festus Enomhonse, adjourned the matter until February 24, for hearing.

Court room
January 15, 2025

Court strikes out divorce case over couple’s absence

The judge noted that parties had not been present in court for a number of sittings.

Court room