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Sowore Seeks Subpoenas for DSS Director and Bayo Onanuga in Cybercrime Case
Omoyele Sowore has requested court-ordered subpoenas for the DSS Director-General and Bayo Onanuga to testify in his ongoing cybercrime trial.
July 23, 2026
Federal High Court Blocks EFCC Probe into Oyo State Finances
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has restrained the EFCC from investigating the finances of the Oyo State government, labeling the agency's planned inquiry as speculative.
July 22, 2026
Federal High Court Dismisses Uncertified Evidence in Sowore’s Defamation Case
The Abuja Federal High Court has rejected uncertified defense documents submitted by Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing cybercrime trial regarding social media posts about President Bola Tinubu.
July 22, 2026
Twelve Sentenced in Delta for Naira Misuse; Luxury Vehicles Forfeited
A Federal High Court in Warri has sentenced 12 people for spraying naira at a party and ordered the seizure of seven luxury cars recovered from internet fraudsters.
July 21, 2026
Two individuals imprisoned by Ekiti court for public nudity
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti sentenced two men to one month in prison for appearing naked in public and causing a disturbance.
July 18, 2026
Benue Chief Judge Issues Corruption Warning to Magistrates
Benue State Chief Judge Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese has directed magistrates to reject corruption and bias, emphasizing that judicial integrity is vital for public trust.
July 18, 2026
Benue Chief Judge Issues Corruption Warning to Magistrates
Benue State Chief Judge Maurice Ikpambese has cautioned magistrates to avoid all forms of corruption and maintain professional standards to protect public trust in the judiciary.
July 17, 2026
Anambra Court Imposes Six-Year Sentence and N20m Fine on Bogus Herbalist
Onyebuchi Okocha, known as Onyeze Jesus, received a six-year prison sentence and a N20 million fine from an Awka High Court for operating as a fraudulent traditional healer.
July 17, 2026
FCT Chief Judge Argues Judicial Welfare Is Fundamental to Independence
FCT Chief Judge Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf states that improving judicial welfare is vital for maintaining an independent, productive, and dignified legal system during the opening of new judges' quarters in Abuja.
July 15, 2026
August 11 set for ruling on court authority and medical transfer in Angwan Rukuba murder trial
A Jos High Court will rule on August 11 regarding its jurisdiction over the Angwan Rukuba murder case and a medical transfer request for one of the defendants.
July 15, 2026