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British woman sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for rape hoax and blackmail
A 26-year-old London woman has been jailed for six years in Hong Kong for making false rape allegations and attempting to extort £100,000 from a banker.
Federal High Court Dismisses Uncertified Evidence in Sowore’s Defamation Case
The Abuja Federal High Court has rejected uncertified defense documents submitted by Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing cybercrime trial regarding social media posts about President Bola Tinubu.
Former Southern Water CEO faces fraud charges regarding water testing
Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright faces fraud charges after judges rejected his legal bid to stop a prosecution regarding manipulated water quality tests.
Abuja Court Reschedules Trial for Five Men Accused of Hiding Timipre Sylva
The trial of five men accused of concealing the whereabouts of former Governor Timipre Sylva has been adjourned by the Federal High Court in Abuja until October 5.
Captured Venezuelan Leader Maduro Faces Upcoming US Court Hearing
Former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is expected in a New York courtroom this Wednesday to address ongoing criminal charges following his capture by US forces earlier this year.
Former Australian Cricket Star David Warner Admits to Drink Driving
Retired Australian cricketer David Warner has pleaded guilty to drink driving after being charged in Sydney this past April.
Former Minister Gimba Takes Legal Action Against ADC and Senatorial Nominee
Abdulrahman Gimba has sued the ADC and candidate Baba Shehu Agaie, seeking to overturn the Niger South senatorial primary results due to alleged procedural irregularities and the candidate's ineligibility.
Federal Court Postpones Hearing on Challenge to Ireti Kingibe’s Senatorial Nomination
A Federal High Court in Abuja has moved the hearing for a case challenging Ireti Kingibe’s ADC senatorial candidacy to October 14 after citing issues with the service of court processes.
Businessman requests court to evict former wife to house ailing mother
A businessman has petitioned a Shari'a Court in Kaduna to evict his ex-wife, citing strained family relations and a desire to house his sick mother.
Senator Eteng Williams Disputes Claims of Settling APC Senatorial Ticket Conflict
Senator Eteng Williams denies withdrawing his lawsuit against Oden Ewa over the APC Cross River Central senatorial ticket, contradicting claims of reconciliation made by the Deputy Governor.