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Lawyers and Civil Society Group Demand Investigation into Police Obstruction of EFCC Operation
A group of lawyers and the civil society organization INAHURAT have called on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate officers accused of obstructing an EFCC operation in Abuja.
Chris Brown Ordered to Pay $13 Million Following Housekeeper Dog Attack
A Los Angeles jury has ordered singer Chris Brown to pay $12.9 million in damages to his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, following a 2020 attack by his guard dog.
Court of Appeal reviews whether sentences for teenage rapists were too light
The Court of Appeal is reviewing whether community sentences given to three boys convicted of raping two teenage girls were unduly lenient, following an appeal by the Attorney General.
Abuja Court Permits Diezani Alison-Madueke to Submit UK Acquittal Evidence
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has received court approval to submit evidence of her UK acquittal in a bid to reclaim forfeited assets from the EFCC.
Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy faces trial over dog attack
Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy is heading to court after his dogs reportedly escaped and injured a teenager and another animal.
Nigeria Democratic Congress challenges court ruling on registration status
The Nigeria Democratic Congress is appealing a recent Federal High Court ruling that questioned its registration status, asserting that it remains a legitimate political party authorized to operate.
INEC Awaits Official Court Documents Following Ruling on NDC Registration
INEC states it cannot address the recent Federal High Court ruling regarding the NDC's registration until it reviews the official court order, while the party prepares to appeal the judge's decision to reopen the case.
Court sets July 9 date for Emefiele statement admissibility ruling in $4.5bn fraud case
A Lagos court has postponed its ruling on the admissibility of statements made by former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele in his $4.5 billion fraud trial until July 9.
Federal Court Nullifies Previous Ruling Supporting NDC Party Registration
A Lokoja Federal High Court has nullified its own previous judgment that ordered INEC to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, citing that a third party's rights were ignored.
Identities of men accused of assisting in drugging and abusing woman revealed
Legal restrictions have been removed to allow the naming of men accused of helping a husband drug and sexually abuse his wife, as the trial proceedings continue at Minshull Street Crown Court.