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Legal Proceedings
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Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team demands explanations from former counsel Ozekhome and Ejiofor
Nnamdi Kanu's current legal team has accused his former lawyers, Mike Ozekhome and Ifeanyi Ejiofor, of professional negligence for failing to challenge fatal flaws and outdated laws in the prosecution's charge sheet.
Axel Rudakubana faces new criminal charges for prison incidents
Axel Rudakubana has been charged with four additional offenses, including weapon possession and assaulting emergency workers, while incarcerated at HMP Belmarsh.
Physician admits writing medical report linked to El-Rufai’s bail bid
Dr. Bello Abubakar has confirmed he authored the medical report used in Nasir El-Rufai's bail application but denies claims of conspiracy or document forgery.
Omoyele Sowore withdraws subpoena for DSS chief in Tinubu defamation case
Omoyele Sowore has abandoned his request for the DSS Director General to testify in his defamation trial against President Tinubu, citing the availability of evidence through other channels.
New York trial set for former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
A New York judge has scheduled the trial of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, for June 2027 following their capture by US forces.
October 27 ruling scheduled for contested documents in N152 million property trial
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos will decide on October 27, 2026, whether to admit disputed evidence in a N152 million real estate fraud case against Oak Homes Limited and its CEO, Olukayode Olusanya.
Defense Counsel Retracts Motions in El-Rufai Kaduna Graft Trial
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has pulled back three legal motions in his corruption trial, as his new defense team pivots to a less confrontational strategy while the prosecution raises concerns about trial delays.
Makurdi High Court sets October date for Henry Ibya pre-trial conference
The Benue State High Court has delayed the pre-trial conference for Al-Jazirah journalist Henry Ibya until October 22 due to pending documentation.
Adamawa Man Confesses to Impregnating His Own Daughter
A Ganye resident, Jediel Sylvester, has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to charges of incest and intimidation involving his own daughter.
Kaduna High Court Denies El-Rufai Bail After Hospital Refutes Medical Records
A Kaduna High Court judge has rejected Nasir El-Rufai's third bail request after the National Hospital in Abuja denied issuing the medical report submitted by the former governor.