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Two Internet Fraudsters sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.

They were arraigned before Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of a Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on separate one-count charge.

EFCC Set To Arraign Nigerian Socialite Fred Ajudua Over $1.43million Fraud After Arrest In Abuja

Following investigations, the EFCC filed a 12-count charge against Ajudua before the High Court of Lagos State in Ikeja. The case was initially heard by Justice Josephine Oyefeso before being reassigned to Justice Dada.

Busola Dakola vs Biodun Fatoyinbo: Nigerians react as COZA Pastor wins in court

The presiding judge, Justice Oathman A. Musa, said the case was aimed more at cruelty than obtaining justice.

Court sentences IG of Police to six months imprisonment

The Acting Inspector-General of Police in Kenya, Gilbert Masengeli has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt by the country's High Court.

Mixed reactions trail Justice Peter Lifu's ruling on Rivers LGA election

"Where was Justice Lifu?

BREAKING: Court Refuses To Rule Against Arrest Warrant On Yahaya Bello

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the plea made by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to revoke the arrest warrant issued against him by the court.

Edo Chief Judge orders release of inmate held 4 yrs due to missing case file

Ebare thanked the CJ for appointing a substantial judge in the high court for prompt trials.

Court rejects EFCC's objection to Yahaya Bello's bid to tender previous court document

Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the EFCC's objection was preemptive.

EFCC to arraign Sirika, brother Tuesday

The anti-graft commission had arraigned Sirika alongside his daughter, Fatima, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the FCT, Maitama, last Thursday.

Court grants Abba Kyari N50M bail

Despite his bail application being rejected by Justice Nwite of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal about the cocaine trafficking charges.

Biafra: Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu's Trial

Trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, at an Abuja Federal High Court has been adjourned till December 5, 2017.

Husband killer, Maryam Sanda claims she's 3 months pregnant, tells court

Sanda, whose trial started on Monday, asked the presiding judge, Justice Yusuf Halilu, to accede to her earlier application for bail.

We Are Not Responsible for Delays in Getting Justice - Appeal Court Judge

A judge who was recently elevated to the Appeal Court, Justice Binta Zubairu has lamented the situation in which judges are wrongly accused of delaying justice.

Court adjourns Dasuki's motion for consolidation of cases till Oct. 5

Sequel to their submissions, the judge, Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, adjourned the case to July 11. The adjourned date on Monday, High Courts commenced their annual vacation.

Bayelsa guber election: Appeal court reverses Timipre Sylva's sack as APC's candidate

The appellate court in a judgment, held that Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, Abuja was wrong in ordering the sack of Sylva as a candidate of the APC in the November 11, governorship election in Bayelsa.

Court grants Okorocha permission to travel to US for treatment

Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, July 5, granted permission to former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha to travel to the United States for medical attention.

Senate okays N60m salary for CJN, Supreme Court justices

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and the Nigerian Bar Association had recently voiced their support for the call to increase the salaries

Ekiti Chief Judge hospitalized after court's wall collapsed on him

Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, on Wednesday, July 12, escaped death after a section of the state high court complex collapsed on him while in the office. The incident happened around close of work on Wednesday.