Dowry and marriage: A landmark Kafanchan ruling sparks debate
A recent ruling by a court in Kafanchan has sparked intense nationwide debate over dowry and marriage in Nigeria. The decision by the Upper Customary Court, in Kaduna State, brought…
‘Self-help’ gospel singer arrested with girlfriend’s head
The police have arrested a gospel singer who frequently preaches “self-help” with the decapitated head of his girlfriend. Authorities arrested Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, who has also been talking about resilience on…
Judicial misconduct: Chief magistrate sacked
The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed a chief magistrate for an alleged judicial misconduct. Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Jatau served in Masaka, Nasarawa State, before the sack.…
Terrorism in Osun: Court detains 10 suspects for 60 days
A Federal High Court Abuja has granted the Department of State Service (DSS) permission to detain 10 suspected terrorists. The suspects allegedly planned a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism in Osun. They…
Kano Emirship tussle: Why Appeal Court reinstates Sanusi
The Kano Emirship tussle which started in May last year, has assumed a new dimension. At the heart of the dispute lies the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024.…
Court freezes N228m account linked to Theodore Orji
A Federal High Court in Abuja has frozen over N228.4 million linked to ex-Governor Theodore Orji. EFCC, the anti-graft agency, suspects the funds are proceeds of corruption. Justice Emeka Nwite…
Police arrest pastor for child-trafficking, rescue five kids
The Nigeria police arrest pastor in a significant move, dismantling a notorious child-trafficking syndicate operating in Plateau State. Security operatives apprehended Pastor Dayo Bernard on December 2, 2024 in Bukuru.…
Immigration crime: 3 men convicted over people smuggling ring
The crackdown on immigration crime in UK has landed three men linked to a large-scale people smuggling network in jail. The men, all Afghan nationals, were convicted in Belgium for…
Gunmen demand N75 million after abduction of Anglican priest
The abduction of an Anglican priest and his family in Ondo State has generated tensions as the kidnappers now demand N75 million ransom. Reverend Cannon Olowolagba, his wife, and two…
Court jails 4 drug lords for 28 years over historic cocaine seizure
As the court jails 4 drug lords for 28 years, it also forfeiture of assets, including vehicles, cash, and properties . The assets were obtained from trafficking over 2.1 tons…