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Delta State Commissioner Reuben Izeze Remanded and Suspended Following Alleged Assault
A Delta State High Court has remanded Commissioner Reuben Izeze for 14 days over an alleged assault, prompting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to suspend him from office.
Lagos High Court Appoints Interim Manager for Chief Akindele’s Estate Amid Will Contest
The Lagos State High Court has appointed the Administrator-General to oversee the late billionaire Chief Labode Akindele’s estate as a legal dispute over his Will continues.
Nigel Farage and Richard Tice Initiate Legal Action Against NCA Over Financial Data Leaks
Reform UK leaders Nigel Farage and Richard Tice are taking legal action against the National Crime Agency, alleging that the organization leaked confidential financial documents.
Court Orders EFCC and Zenith Bank to Compensate Homadil Realty ₦4 Million for Illegal Account Freezing
Justice M. A. Hassan has ordered the EFCC and Zenith Bank to pay a combined ₦4 million to Homadil Realty Limited for the unlawful restriction of the company's bank account.
Adeniyi Adeyemi Claims Unlawful Police Custody, Requests Public Legislative Inquiry
Adeniyi Adeyemi, the director of a controversial council, claims he is held by police illegally and demands that the House of Representatives conducts a public investigation into his case.
Thames Valley Police Chief Evaluates Joining Legal Fight Against Early Release of PC Harper’s Killers
Thames Valley Police Chief Jason Hogg is considering legal action to block the early release of two men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, citing public opposition.
Federal High Court Moves Lagos Division to New Bourdillon Road Facility
The Federal High Court in Lagos has begun moving its Lagos Judicial Division to a new, modern complex on Bourdillon Road in Ikoyi to improve judicial services.
Legal Counsel Warns Tinubu Against Targeting Sowore Ahead of 2027 Election
Aloy Ejimakor warns that prosecuting Omoyele Sowore near the next election is a dangerous political gamble that undermines Nigerian democracy.
Hadi Matar faces federal terror conviction following Salman Rushdie assault
Hadi Matar has been convicted on federal terrorism and material support charges related to his 2022 stabbing of author Sir Salman Rushdie, adding to his existing state prison sentence.
US Musician D4vd Faces Trial Over Murder of Teenager
Singer D4vd will stand trial following a judge's ruling that sufficient evidence exists regarding the murder and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl.