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Ekiti High Court Condemns Two Kidnappers to Death
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two kidnappers to death for the abduction of an NYSC staff member, while clearing a third suspect of all charges.
Kwara Magistrates plan strike over welfare grievances
Magistrates in Kwara State have scheduled an indefinite strike for July 2, 2026, citing unfair welfare conditions and unpaid allowances as primary reasons for the industrial action.
Abuja High Court Schedules Verdict on New Probe Request Into Mohbad’s Passing
A Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver a judgment on September 29 concerning a lawsuit that demands the police reopen their investigation into the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as Mohbad.
Kano Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Rape of Elderly Woman
A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman in Kiru LGA.
Nigerian Lawyers Challenge 2026 SAN Conferment Process
ALDRAP has formally requested that Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun pause the 2026 SAN conferment process, citing an ongoing legal dispute regarding the recognition of alternative professional ranks.
Federal Judge Halts ICE Arrests at Immigration Courts
A federal judge in California has ruled against the Trump administration's practice of arresting migrants at immigration courts, citing a lack of reasoned justification for the policy.
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Use of Court Bail Conditions to Target Political Opponents
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken out against the Federal High Court's restrictive bail conditions for Nasir El-Rufai, labeling them a dangerous tool used to penalize political opponents.
DSS Denies Ordering Sowore Remand, Launches Probe Into Court Incident
The DSS has clarified that Omoyele Sowore’s remand in Kuje prison was the result of judicial proceedings, not their agency's intervention, while announcing an investigation into staff conduct during a recent court scuffle.
Atiku criticizes bail conditions for El-Rufai, warns against punitive justice
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the stringent bail conditions imposed on Nasir El-Rufai, arguing that such requirements effectively function as punishment before a trial has even concluded.
Omoyele Sowore Sent to Kuje Prison Following Court Order
Omoyele Sowore has been remanded to Kuje prison by an Abuja Federal High Court pending further legal hearings regarding his bail status.