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Kaduna court denies Nasir El-Rufai’s latest bail attempt citing fraudulent medical report
A Kaduna High Court has dismissed Nasir El-Rufai's latest bail application after the National Hospital in Abuja denied issuing the medical report used to support his plea.
Five individuals arraigned for shielding former Governor Timipre Sylva in coup investigation
Five associates of former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva have been arraigned for allegedly concealing his whereabouts following accusations that he financed a coup plot against President Bola Tinubu.
Presidency Confirms Criminal Charges Against Fake Presidential Council Official
The Presidency has confirmed that Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who posed as a director-general for a non-existent government agency, faces criminal prosecution for forgery and fraud.
Ukrainian citizen indicted in Germany for Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
German prosecutors have filed charges against a Ukrainian national accused of leading the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
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.