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Kano Appellate Court Requests Reference Texts from Sheikh Abduljabbar in Blasphemy Appeal
An appellate court in Kano has mandated that Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasir Kabara produce the literature cited in his initial defense as his appeal against a death sentence for blasphemy continues.
Abuja Federal High Court to Rule on N1bn Lawsuit Against NIPSS on June 29
Justice Binta Fatima Nyako will deliver a verdict on June 29 regarding a 1 billion naira lawsuit filed by PRNigeria founder Yushau Shuaib against NIPSS over his removal from a senior executive course.
Edo State Chief Judge Launches Dedicated Court for Cultism and Kidnapping Trials
Edo State Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa has established a special criminal court in Benin City to specifically handle kidnapping and cultism cases, acting on a request from Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Akwa Ibom Woman Receives Life Sentence for Attempted Murder of Child
A 36-year-old woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Akwa Ibom High Court for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl she lured into a bush.
Two men receive death penalty for kidnapping NYSC official in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim and Abdullahi Abubakar to death for the 2022 kidnapping of an NYSC member, while acquitting a third suspect.
Abuja Court of Appeal Reschedules Hearing on Political Party Deregistration Case to July 7
The Court of Appeal has delayed the hearing on the appeal against the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties to July 7, 2026, to allow for the exchange of legal briefs.
Judge issues arrest warrant for police officer missing court appearances
Justice Samira Bature has ordered a nationwide arrest for police officer Edith Erhunmuuse after she repeatedly failed to appear in court for an ongoing criminal case involving property damage.
Abuja Court Schedules September 29 Ruling on Mandamus Request to Reinvestigate Mohbad’s Death
A Federal High Court in Abuja will rule on September 29 regarding a push to force a new police investigation into the 2023 death of musician Mohbad.
Three Individuals, Including Nigerien National, Receive Death Sentences for Terrorism in Sokoto
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death by hanging for terrorism and arms proliferation offenses.
ECOWAS Court Mandates Nigeria to Pay N10 Million to Journalist Over Assault
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle for his unlawful detention and assault by police during the 2024 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests.