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R Kelly Appeals 30-Year Jail Sentence

The musician was convicted of racketeering and trafficking after a high-profile trial in New York in 2021, culminating years of accusations against him throughout his career.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' first Christmas in jail will include card games, soccer competition and special meal

Prosecutors argued in court on Nov. 22 that Combs posed too much of a threat to his alleged victims if he were released ahead of his trial, which is set to begin on May 5, 2025.

Transfer: Nigerian-born striker confirms move to Chelsea

The striker, who is eligible to represent both Nigeria and Norway, makes the move following a successful trial with the Blues in December.

Court grants actress Simisola Gold N5m bail over alleged Naira abuse

The court further ordered that the actress be held in the Kirikiri jail facility for the completion of the bail terms before adjourning the case until April 3, for trial.

U.S. Congressman George Santos convicted of identity theft, wire fraud

"I betrayed the trust of my constituents and supporters," Mr Santos admitted in a New York court on Monday.

EndSARS Protester, Nicholas Mbah, regains freedom after nearly 8 months in Kirikiri Prison

On March 16, the Magistrate Court sitting at Yaba, Lagos, had granted bail to Mbah and Ugwumba Chimiezie who were both standing trial for alleged armed robbery, arson and public disturbance.

'Supreme Court opened new window for my release' - IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, said on Thursday that the Supreme Court judgement has opened a new legal window for his release.

Actor Kevin Spacey arrives at court to stand trial accused of s3x offences

Spacey, originally from New Jersey, USA, denies all the charges. Prosecutor Christine Agnew, KC, is expected to open the case for the prosecution on Friday. The trial is due to last four weeks.

2019 Election: Wike accuses Amaechi of breeding new cult group

"But for this new cult groups they will be spearheaded by Ojukaye Flag Amachree who is in two separate courts for murder trial and Oji Ngofa."

Man sentenced to 70 years imprisonment for spitting at police officers in the U.S

New York Post reports that the 36-year-old Larry Pearson was picked up by policemen on domestic violence charges after he allegedly hit a woman several times in the face.

Court frees 36 Pro-Biafra activists after four years in detention

On September 27, 2024, following the completion of the third trial, the court once again upheld the No Case Submission, discharging and acquitting all 36 detainees for the third time.

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison over George Floyd's death

"I am not basing my sentencing on any public opinion, the job of the trial court is to apply the law," the said.

Nigerian Man Convicted Of Killing 18-Year-Old Boy In London (Photo)

He was found not guilty of murder after a trial at the Old Bailey in July this year, but the jury could not reach a verdict on manslaughter. He was found guilty today, after re-trial, at Blackfriars Crown Court.

Russian ballerina jailed for 12 years for donating £39 to charity

But Razom, the non-profit which is based in New York, denies providing military aid to Ukraine. Karelina pleaded guilty to the trumped-up charges last week at a closed trial.

Policeman storms court with Officers to remove Daughter from Trial

Idorenyin Akpabio, a policeman in charge of the anti-robbery unit in Uyo State, reportedly stormed a court to remove his daughter from trial.

"I know my mother's in Heaven. I'm not so sure about my father'' - Trump

The former president has also been the subject of multiple civil suits and was sentenced to pay $454 million in a New York civil fraud trial. He was also sentenced to pay sex columnist E. Jean Caroll $5 million in a civil defamation suit.

Billionaire kidnapper Evans seeks bible from Kirikiri prison

The bewildered preachers quickly obliged him with a new bible which he clutched intimately like a new born baby and thanked them profusely for the gift.

Again, Trump shares court sketch of him sitting next to "Jesus"

Trump reshared the image on Facebook today, Oct. 20, after a New York judge fined him for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial. Trump was fined $5,000 by Judge Arthur Engoron on Friday.