criminal law

Just In: DSS charges Emefiele to court

The Service assures the public of professionalism, justice and fairness in handling this matter and indeed the discharge of its duties within the confines of the law."

Dasuki will not be detained indefinitely - Presidential aide

"If you look at Section 1 (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2015 to ensure that there is compliance of that law.

Judiciary Still Very Slow At Fighting Corruption - Buhari

by law.

Family Doctor is Exposed After Allegedly Having S*x With His Client's Wife in Jos

Alex said that the offence was forbidden under the native law and custom of the Idoma people of Benue State (the accused's tribe) and was also a criminal offence, contrary to and punishable under Sections 387 and 389 of the Penal Code Law of

R. Kelly Charged With Criminal Sexual Abuse

Kelly has been charged with criminal sexual abuse in Cook County, court records show Friday.

3 popular security officials who are currently on trial for criminal charges

Here is a list of three popular security officials in Nigeria who are currently on trial for criminal offences.

C'River to domesticate criminal justice Act

He said the law would help the state to deal with the backlog of criminal cases. He said, "Sometimes, you have like 300 persons and then two or three political cases are taken to the EFCC.

US prosecutors take final decision on Cristiano Ronaldo's rape case

For the next eight years, law enforcement heard nothing more from V regarding the crime or the perpetrator."

Fulani herdsmen vow to resist Benue Anti-Grazing Bill

We view this as part of an economically based form of criminality and agenda perpetrated by criminal networks that are illegal and informal against out people," Alhassan said.

Lady sparks reactions online as she reveals oral sxx is illegal in Nigeria

She stated that according to the Section 214 of the criminal codes, any person who has canal knowledge of another person against the order of nature is liable to 14 years imprisonment.

FCT Police Arrest Notorious Kidnappers, Recover N9m Ransom

With the recovery of N9 million in ransom, authorities have dealt a heavy blow to criminal networks operating within the city.

Falana's Speech On Immunity For Governors, President Wrong- Ozekhome

Arguing further, he said: "It is the same constitution in section 308 that says that when it comes to civil or criminal procedure, you can never sue the governor and such should not be entertained in any court of Law."

Fulani Herdsman Lands In Prison For 'Culpable Homicide' In Benue (Read)

A Makurdi chief magistrate court presided by Justice Isaac Ajim, Tuesday remanded a Fulani herdsman for open grazing and criminal conspiracy.

Five men to die by hanging for culpable homicide

Despite pleas for mercy, the judge sentenced the five men to death by hanging, in accordance with the law.

Lobatan! Northern Youths Write UN, Want IPOB Declared Terrorist Group

the relevant statutes to which Nigeria is a signatory to pronounce Kanu and IPOB as terror outfits, proscribe their activities and initiate criminal actions against them.

"No Way" - Court Rejects 64 Years Old Lagos Based Man's Plea For Raping A Minor

He said the offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The law prescribes life imprisonment for offenders.

Halliburton: Fayose's lawyer replies Buhari's wife, justifies claim of her involvement

, on the immunity enjoyed by our client from civil or criminal proceedings for the period that he occupies the office of the governor of Ekiti State.