74 m. ago Anambra Monarch Drags 2 Town Union Leaders To Court Over Alleged Assault

The traditional ruler of Nimo Community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, Owelle Maximus Ike Oliobi has dragged two leaders of his town union before a Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting him and members of his cabinet. The accused persons who were arraigned before the Abagana Magistrate Court 3 presided by Magistrate Obiora […]

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2 h. ago Witness denies knowledge of N860m transactions in Obiano’s corruption trial

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Willie Obiano, former Anambra State Governor, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja. read more Witness denies knowledge of N860m transactions in Obiano’s corruption trial

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4 h. ago Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) as a means of resolving disputes in the digital age

Introduction The traditional justice system in Nigeria is fraught with high costs, delays and huge backlogs. With a rapidly evolving read more Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) as a means of resolving disputes in the digital age

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4 h. ago Lagos Assembly Workers Remanded Over Alleged Assault On DSS Officers

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of three Lagos State House of Assembly workers in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged assault on its officers. The workers – Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola – were accused of conspiring to assault DSS officers while performing […] The post Lagos Assembly Workers Remanded Over Alleged Assault On DSS Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago An arbitration clause does not strip a court of its jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute

MAINSTREET BANK CAPITAL LTD & ANOR v. NIGERIA REINSURANCE CORPORATION PLC. SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA (MOHAMMAD; KEKERE-EKUN; NWEZE; SANUSI; EKO, read more An arbitration clause does not strip a court of its jurisdiction to hear and resolve a dispute

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6 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to remove judge over bias allegations

A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has dismissed an application by Godwin Emefiele, former Central Bank of Nigeria read more Court rejects Emefiele’s bid to remove judge over bias allegations

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6 h. ago Lagos Central Mosque Crisis: Court Orders Parties To Maintain Status quo

Justice Ambros Lewis-Alagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered all parties involved in the dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture of the Lagos Central Mosque to maintain the status quo and refrain from any actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Justice Lewis-Alagoa also held, […]

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7 h. ago Cubana Chief Priest Alleged Baby Mama Pushes For Paternity Test, Vows To Abandon Child At His Doorstep

Hellen Mutimu, the Kenyan woman who accused Cubana Chief Priest of an affair, has taken her paternity dispute with the Nigerian socialite to a new level. In January, Mutimu revealed that she had a brief encounter with Cubana Chief Priest in Lagos in April 2022, which led to her pregnancy with his child. She also […] The post Cubana Chief Priest Alleged Baby Mama Pushes For Paternity Test, Vows To Abandon Child At His Doorstep appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Alleged Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu Petitions CJN Over Case Transfer 

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun over his pending transfer case. Kanu urged Justice Kekere Ekun to direct Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to reassign his case to another judge with proper jurisdiction. The IPOB’s leader […] The post Alleged Terrorism: Nnamdi Kanu Petitions CJN Over Case Transfer  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests

Tribune Online Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests The daughter of late Justice Moses Bello, a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, Ann Bello, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the executors of her father’s will within which to conduct DNA tests on all his children, warning that failure to comply will result in pressing criminal charges against them. Justice Bello’s daughter issues ultimatum to will executors over DNA tests Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Royal wars: Osun embroiled in conflicts as chieftaincy disputes rage in communities

BOLA BAMIGBOLA investigates the ongoing chieftaincy tussles across Osun State, exposing the violence, loss of lives, and destruction of property they leave in their wake Governor Ademola Adeleke took office in Osun State on November 27, 2022, and inherited the burden of upheaval of several chieftaincy tussles across the state from the immediate-past administration of Read More

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14 h. ago Industrial Court Declines Injunction On AG Process, Sets March 25 For Hearing

The Industrial Court of Nigeria, sitting in Abuja, has declined the interlocutory injunction brought before it to halt the process for the appointment of a new Accountant General of the Federation until the main case is determined. Justice Rekiya Haastrup of the Industrial Court, while declining the injunction, said many of the issues in the […]

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14 h. ago N1bn fraud: Court orders lawyer to produce fleeing Chinese client

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered a lawyer, Charles Adeyoriju, to produce his fleeing Chinese client, Mr Su Donghai, in court for his arraignment over an alleged N1bn fraud. The Chinese national is being charged alongside two Nigerians and two companies by the operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Read More

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17 h. ago Late justice’s daughter demands siblings’ DNA test in 14 days

Ann Bello, the daughter of a former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, the late Justice Moses Bello, has given the executors of her father’s will fourteen days to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), test on all her father’s children or face criminal charges for breach of trust. Ann in a notice dated Read More

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19 h. ago UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice R.A. Oshodi of a Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on 26 February 2025 refused an application by a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, asking the trial judge to recuse himself from the case on the allegation of bias. Emefiele is standing trial on […] The post UPDATED: Court refuses Emefiele’s request to withdraw from trial, adjourns till May 26 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Tinubu secures APC backing, moves to end party crises in states

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said he is keen to stabilise the All Progressives Congress by resolving the lingering crisis in state chapters of the party. He, therefore, asked the party’s National Working Committee to form a team to consider the fault lines, appealing for calm during the peace talks. “However, there are a few Read More

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20 h. ago Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture

Tribune Online Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture He also ordered all parties involved in the Lagos Central Mosque dispute over the yearly Ramadan Lecture to refrain from actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. Lagos Central Mosque: Court orders Chief Imam to take charge of Ramadan lecture Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial

Tribune Online Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to three Lagos State House of Assembly workers arraigned for assaulting officers of the Department of State Security Services (SSS). Court rejects Emefiele’s application seeking Judge’s recusal from trial Tribune Online

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22 h. ago ‘You let them tear me apart,’ Naira Marley speaks out after court clears him in Mohbad’s death

Nigerian artist, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has spoken out following the Yaba Magistrate Court’s ruling that cleared him and others of any involvement in the death of fellow artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Marley disclosed that despite their differences, he and Read More

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23 h. ago After Court ruling, Naira Marley breaks silence on Mohbad’s death

Tribune Online After Court ruling, Naira Marley breaks silence on Mohbad’s death Nigerian singer and Marlian Music boss, Naira Marley, has finally spoken out about the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. After Court ruling, Naira Marley breaks silence on Mohbad’s death Tribune Online

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