3 men docked for assaulting a medical doctor in Ogun
Three men were on Monday docked in an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ in Isabo, Ogun State for allegedly assaulting a medical doctor while performing his duty. The police charged James Akode,…
Court remands father for allegedly defiling 13-year-old daughter
Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, remanded a 58-year-old man, Joseph Gamor in Awarjigoh Correctional centre for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old daughter. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya refused to…
UTME registration infractions: Suspects fail bail conditions five months after
Two suspects facing trial at the Federal High Court, Akure, over the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations UTME registration infractions have failed to perfect their bail conditions. Only one out…
Absence of witness stalls trial of man accused of defrauding in-law
Absence of a prosecution witness on Tuesday stalled the trial of a 72-year-old man, Murtala Adebayo, charged with defrauding his son-in-law of N19 million, on the pretext of procuring him…
30-year-old woman remanded for allegedly assaulting, robbing police officer
30-year-old woman, Comfort Yughemba, was, on Tuesday, remanded by a Makurdi Magistrates’ Court for allegedly resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer, robbery, raising false alarm and inciting breach of public…
Court remands man, 36, for allegedly stabbing woman to death
Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of Benin High Court on Monday ordered the remand of 36-year-old Philip Ayo for allegedly stabbing one Patience Aiyanyor to death. The Police Prosecutor, Mr Emmanuel Ekibade,…
Allow owners of natural resources greater say in their exploitation, SAN urges FG
By Ebere Agozie, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA A Senior A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mohammed Ndarani says the Nigerian constitution should allow all the customary owners of natural resources…
Businessman slams N5bn alleged defamatory suit against journalist, others
A businessman, Alhaji Ibrahim Egungbohun, has filed a N5 billion suit against a journalist, Fisayo Soyombo; Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and Arise Media Group, over allegations bordering on defamation.…
Court adjourns Emefiele’s trial till May 9 as EFCC files additional evidence
An Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Friday, adjourned until May 9, for defence to study additional proof of evidence submitted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the…
75-year-old barber arrested for allegedly defiling 8-year-old girl in Anambra
The Anambra government on Thursday said the police had arrested a 75-year-old barber, Nwankwo Nweke, who allegedly defiled an eight-year-old girl in Awka. Mrs Ify Obinabo, the state’s Commissioner for…