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Abuja High Court Schedules Verdict on New Probe Request Into Mohbad’s Passing
A Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver a judgment on September 29 concerning a lawsuit that demands the police reopen their investigation into the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as Mohbad.
Abuja Lawyer Urges IGP to Tackle Political Violence in Osun
Abuja attorney Pelumi Olajengbesi has petitioned the IGP to address rising political killings in Osun State, demanding the redeployment of the state's police chief and a tactical intervention to ensure election security.
Russian court imprisons Yabloko deputy leader for anti-war social media posts
A senior official in Russia's Yabloko opposition party, Maxim Kruglov, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for social media posts criticizing the war in Ukraine.
DSS initiates inquiry into agent behavior following Sowore incarceration
The Department of State Services is investigating the conduct of its personnel following the controversial remand of activist Omoyele Sowore at Kuje Correctional Centre.
DSS initiates inquiry into operative behavior following Sowore remand
The DSS has opened an investigation into the conduct of its officers following a chaotic incident at the Federal High Court that led to Omoyele Sowore being remanded to prison.
Federal Prosecutors Request Admission of Statements in Alleged Coup Plot Case
Prosecutors in the Abuja coup plot trial are seeking to have witness statements admitted as evidence, while the court investigates a potential leak of sensitive case materials to social media.
Abuja Court Pushes Back Assault Case Against Rapper Odumodublvck
An Abuja court has rescheduled the assault trial involving rapper Odumodublvck to October, following a request for more preparation time from the defense team.
Pakistani human rights activist receives life sentence following soldier’s death at protest
Prominent Pakistani activist Mahrang Baloch has been sentenced to life in prison following a murder and terrorism conviction linked to a 2024 protest.
Nasir El-Rufai files no-case submission following conclusion of DSS evidence
Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has announced plans to file a no-case submission after the DSS concluded its presentation of evidence in his national security trial.
CISLAC Views Diezani Alison-Madueke’s UK Acquittal as Prompt for Nigerian Legal Reform
CISLAC claims the acquittal of Diezani Alison-Madueke in the UK serves as a catalyst for Nigeria to reform its internal judicial and anti-corruption frameworks.