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The defendant

May 30, 2025

Man sentenced for blackmailing German priest with nude photos

A 50-year-old man was on Friday given a 20-month suspended sentence for blackmailing a German priest with nude photos.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
April 15, 2025

Woman seeks dissolution of 31-year-old marriage over irreconcilable differences

The defendant prayed court to give him time to try to settle with his wife.

Gavel
October 22, 2024

SFU arraigns suspect for cybercrime

The court held that the defendant should remain in the correctional facility, pending the court’s perfection of all bail conditions.

Police Special Fraud Unit
January 24, 2024

Kaduna man charged with N3.5 million fraud

The police prosecutor said the offence contravened the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, 2017.

Court Gavel
January 22, 2024

Man arraigned over alleged theft of tricycle worth N1.5 million

Mr Kogu, whose address was not disclosed, is charged with theft.

Court Gavel
January 18, 2024

Police nab man for refusing to return rented camera

The defendant pleaded guilty to the offence bordering on breach of trust, mischief and falsehood.

Audu Dabigi
January 15, 2024

Court orders arrest of mother of twins for contempt

Ms Aliyu failed to present her children in court as instructed by the Shari’a court.

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August 16, 2023

Police arraign woman for beating sister, brother-in-law

The defendant, who resides at 411 Dopemu St., Agege, Lagos State, is charged with conspiracy, assault, and causing grievous harm.

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May 25, 2023

Court frees hungry man charged with stealing church potatoes

Mr John was charged with theft and pleaded guilty, saying he was hungry when he stole the potatoes.

Court room used to illustrate the story