16 h. ago Court sentences nine Chinese to one year imprisonment for Ponzi

Tribune Online Court sentences nine Chinese to one year imprisonment for Ponzi-terrorism scheme As part of the judgment, the court ordered the forfeiture of all electronic gadgets recovered from the defendants during the investigation.  Court sentences nine Chinese to one year imprisonment for Ponzi-terrorism scheme Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, July 4, 2025, sentenced eight Chinese for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud.  They were arraigned in court by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Pan Cai Qi, Zeng […] The post Court jails eight Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra

A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 44-year-old woman, Goodness Daniel, to five years in prison for human trafficking. The verdict, delivered on June 27, 2025, by Justice Peace Otti, followed her conviction for buying and selling human beings, in violation of Section 21 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement […] The post Court Jails Woman Five Years For Human Trafficking In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Court Sentences Kano TikToker ‘Tsulange’ To Jail Over Indecent Conduct

A Magistrate Court in Kano State has sentenced a popular TikToker, Umar Hashim, popularly known as Tsulange, to one year jail term for engaging in indecent conduct. The court, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan at Gyadi Gyadi, found Hashim guilty of public misconduct. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Hassan sentenced Tsulange to one year jail […]

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5 d. ago Court Jails 2 Beninese, Others 5 Years For Trafficking 5.6kg Of Cocaine

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Benin nationals and two Nigerians to five years in prison each for smuggling 5.622 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Justice Lewis-Allagoa jailed Fanou Mireille, also known as Fanoun Mireille, Noudeha Hilda, both from Benin, Akande Olayemi, also known as Akande […]

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5 d. ago N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border

Tribune Online N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced four individuals, two Nigerians and two Beninoise, to five years imprisonment each for... N89m cocaine haul: Court jails four for drug trafficking through Seme border Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, secured the conviction and sentence of five Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu. They were investigated by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspects are: Guo Qiang (aka […] The post Lagos court jails five Chinese for cyberterrorism, internet fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos: Court sentences drug trafficker to two years imprisonment

Tribune Online Lagos: Court sentences drug trafficker to two years imprisonment He described the convict as a first-time offender with no prior criminal record and assured the court of his client’s remorse and readiness to turn a new leaf. Lagos: Court sentences drug trafficker to two years imprisonment Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Court Jails Cab Driver For Unlawful Trafficking Of 12 Live Parrots

The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a taxi driver, Sabiu Haruna, to six months in prison for unlawfully having in his possession, and selling twelve (12) live parrots. Justice Yellim Bogoro sentenced Haruna after he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge brought against him by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under case number […]

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8 d. ago Court Sentences Beggars, Street Urchins To Community Service

Some beggars and street urchins arrested and prosecuted for violating the state environmental laws have received community service as punishment from a mobile court in Ilorin, Kwara State. The presiding magistrate, Jumoke Bello, sentenced the offenders to community service in line with the provisions of the Kwara State Social Development Laws. The Mobile Court is […]

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1 week ago Man jailed 104 years for abduction, trafficking of Kano minors

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano AKano State High Court, presided by Justice Zuwaira Yusuf, has sentenced one Mr. Paul to 104 years in prison for the abduction of several underage children from their biological parents in Kano State for onward trafficking to Anambra State. The sentence passed after the convict had pleaded guilty to a 36-count […] The post Man jailed 104 years for abduction, trafficking of Kano minors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nasarawa Court sentenced killer of Salome to death by hanging 

Timileyin Ajayi, a gospel singer, who allegedly killed Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). read more Nasarawa Court sentenced killer of Salome to death by hanging 

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1 week ago Gospel singer Ajayi sentenced to death for murder of corp member in Nasarawa

A high court in Lafia has sentenced gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of read more Gospel singer Ajayi sentenced to death for murder of corp member in Nasarawa

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1 week ago Nasarawa Court Sentences Gospel Singer To Death For Killing Corps Member

An High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced controversial gospel Singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of a National Youth Service Corps member, Salome Adaidu. It was gathered that Justice Simon Aboki, while delivering his judgement on Thursday, found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide, having killed and dismembered the […] The post Nasarawa Court Sentences Gospel Singer To Death For Killing Corps Member appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Salome Adaidu: Court sentences gospel singer Timileyin to death by hanging

By Seyi Babalola The High Court of Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps member. He was charged with one count of culpable homicide, a breach of Section 221 of Northern Nigeria’s Penal Code, which calls for death. Justice Simon […] The post Salome Adaidu: Court sentences gospel singer Timileyin to death by hanging appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Court sentences Salome Adaidu’s killer to death by hanging

Tribune Online BREAKING: Court sentences Salome Adaidu’s killer to death by hanging A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for... BREAKING: Court sentences Salome Adaidu’s killer to death by hanging Tribune Online

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1 week ago Borno Court Jails Mama Boko Haram, Others For N11m Contract Fraud

Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, has convicted and sentenced one Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as mama Boko Haram, Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode to 14 years jail term each. It was gathered that the defendants were arraigned on September 14, 2020 by Maiduguri Zonal Directorate […] The post Borno Court Jails Mama Boko Haram, Others For N11m Contract Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, convicted and sentenced the trio of Aisha Alkali Wakil (a.k.a. Mama Boko Haram), Tahiru Saidu Daura, and Prince Lawal Shoyode to a 14-year jail term each. The Head of Media and Publicity, Economic and […] The post Maiduguri court jails Mama Boko Haram for N11m contract fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Man Bags 76 Years Jail Term For Child Pornography, Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State, has sentenced one Olukeye Adedayo Olalekan to 76 years in prison after finding him guilty of multiple offences including child pornography, cyberstalking, money laundering, and fraud. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Olalekan was arraigned by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, over the weekend, on an 18-count charge, […] The post Man Bags 76 Years Jail Term For Child Pornography, Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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