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Man arraigned for destroying property at former partner’s residence
A 35-year-old man has been arraigned in a Lagos court for allegedly damaging N650,000 worth of property at his former girlfriend's home.
Victims of disgraced funeral director report ongoing struggle to secure refunds
Families impacted by the fraudulent activities of Robert Bush, the former boss of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, are struggling to obtain refunds for fake funeral plans sold by the undertaker.
French student penalized in Singapore for vending machine straw stunt
A French student in Singapore has been fined S$600 after filming himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back.
Ondo State government faces contempt claims after ignoring court injunction on monarch selection
Legal representatives for a chieftaincy contender have accused the Ondo State government of contempt after it approved a new Olusupare despite an existing court injunction.
Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith facing felony charges in Nebraska
Anthony Smith, a 38-year-old veteran of the UFC, has been arrested in Nebraska on charges including domestic violence assault and false imprisonment.
Federal Court Sets November 2 for Ruling on Suit Against Donald Duke’s PRP Presidential Bid
A Federal High Court has reserved judgment for November 2 in a case brought by Dr. Yakubu Kingsley, who is contesting Donald Duke's selection as the PRP's 2027 presidential nominee.
Ekiti APC Gubernatorial Hopeful Loses Bail Following Cyberbullying Charges
A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has revoked the bail of APC governorship aspirant Abimbola Jumoke Olawumi after she allegedly continued cyberbullying and threatening individuals while claiming to be too ill to attend court.
Nnamdi Kanu Dismisses Lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor; Attorney Claims He Resigned in 2023
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has formally fired his former attorney Ifeanyi Ejiofor, though the lawyer argues he had already resigned from the personal representation role in 2023.
Nigerian man sentenced in US for sextortion scheme tied to Pennsylvania teen suicide
A Nigerian national, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to five years in a U.S. prison for his role in a sextortion ring linked to the death of a Pennsylvania youth.
Legal Group Petitions Court for Official Security Detail for Peter Obi Before 2027 Polls
A group of lawyers has taken legal action to compel the Nigerian government to provide security for Peter Obi, citing threats to his safety and constitutional rights ahead of the 2027 election.