Tag: #NigeriaLaw
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KWARA COURT SENTENCES TWO MEN TO DEATH FOR KIDNAPPING, ARMED ROBBERY
Convicts also receive life imprisonment and additional jail terms for related offences. The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed to death by hanging after finding them guilty of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, and illegal possession of firearms. Delivering judgment, Justice Ahmed Gegele said the prosecution had proven…
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ABUJA LAWYER TRIAL: COURT ORDERS VIDEO TO BE PLAYED DESPITE DEFENDANTS’ OBJECTIONS
A key video could shape the judicial corruption trial of lawyer Victor Giwa, as the court rules it admissible despite defense objections. An Abuja High Court on Wednesday allowed a video to be played in the trial of Victor Giwa and co-defendant Bukola Ibitade, facing charges of judicial corruption, document forgery, and impersonation. The defendants…
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MAGISTRATES CRY OUT OVER POOR WELFARE, INSECURITY IN SOUTH-SOUTH
Judicial stakeholders warn that neglecting magistrates could weaken justice delivery and fuel corruption. Stakeholders across South-South Nigeria have urged state governments to urgently provide official vehicles, housing, and improved welfare for magistrates to boost their safety, morale, and effectiveness. Legal practitioners say many magistrates still rely on public transport or motorcycles to work, exposing them…
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LPPC CRACKS DOWN ON ‘BLUE SILK’ TITLE, SAYS ONLY SAN IS RECOGNISED
Committee warns lawyers: there’s no shortcut to the prestigious Silk rank. The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has cautioned lawyers against using the title “Blue Silk,” declaring it has no legal backing and is not recognised under Nigerian law. In a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the committee…
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ONE DAY, N310 MILLION: COURT SLAMS POLICE OVER ILLEGAL DETENTION OF LAWYER
A Delta High Court says unlawful arrest has a price — and the police must pay it. A Delta State High Court sitting in Ozoro has fined the Nigeria Police Force and its officers ₦310 million for the unlawful arrest and one-day detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude. In a strongly worded judgment, Justice E.O.…
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NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT FINES CBN ₦620,000 FOR DELAYING SUITS BY 62 FIRED STAFF
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has slammed a ₦620,000 fine on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for stalling the hearing of lawsuits filed by 62 disengaged employees challenging their termination. Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae ruled after counsel for the ex-staff accused the bank of deliberately delaying proceedings by filing a late motion to…
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SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S CYBERCRIME TRIAL ADJOURNED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2026, DUE TO JUDGE’S ABSENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges until February 4, 2026, as presiding Justice Mohammed Umar was absent. The trial, originally scheduled to begin today, was postponed following a previous adjournment linked to protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a six-count charge…
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KADUNA MAN CANED 15 TIMES FOR STEALING PHONES IN CHURCH
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced Kingsley Timothy, 23, to 15 strokes of the cane for stealing two phones valued at N650,000 from a church. Kingsley, from Narayi, pleaded guilty to theft and begged for leniency. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel warned Kingsley to desist from crime, saying the court would be less lenient if…
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NIGERIA PASSES TOUGH NEW LAW: 14 YEARS JAIL FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN SCHOOLS
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has hailed the passage of a groundbreaking law that prescribes a 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in educational institutions, marking a major step toward protecting students’ rights and dignity. Mr. Sani-Saidu Muhammad, Programme Officer of the Male Feminist Network Project, praised the law as a strong…
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DSS CHARGES 27-YEAR-OLD MAN FOR ADVOCATING COUP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count criminal charge against 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume for allegedly calling for a military coup in Nigeria. The charge was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, citing offences under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2024 (As Amended) and the Criminal Code Act. Onukwume, from…
