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Court to Decide on Terrorism Financing Case Against Tukur Mamu in January 2027

A Nigerian court has set a date for judgment in the terrorism financing case against Tukur Mamu.

Omoyele Sowore speaking at a campaign event.

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Omoyele Sowore Seeks Delay in Cyberbullying Trial Due to Campaign Travel

Omoyele Sowore’s trial for alleged cyberbullying is postponed as he is absent for campaign activities.

Adeniyi Adeyemi in court for fraud charges

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Court Re-Arraigns Adeniyi Adeyemi for Alleged N30 Billion Fraud and Forgery

Adeniyi Adeyemi faces 22 charges including forgery and fraud linked to a fake government agency.

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Nursing Mother Seeks Divorce and Monthly Allowance in Kaduna Court

A mother is asking for a divorce and financial support for breastfeeding her baby.

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Court Orders El-Rufai to Defend Himself in Phone Tapping Case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected former Governor El-Rufai’s request to dismiss charges against him.

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik presiding over a court session.

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Court Orders Nasir El-Rufai to Present His Defense in Wire-Tapping Case

A Nigerian court has instructed former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai to enter his defense in a wire-tapping trial.

KC Luxury arriving at court in an ambulance.

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Businessman KC Luxury Appears in Court via Ambulance, Seeks Medical Bail

KC Luxury, a businessman, arrived at court in an ambulance as he seeks bail for medical treatment.

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Court Grants Bail to Man Detained Over Facebook Post About Taraba Governor

A man spent a month in jail after posting a controversial message on Facebook about the Taraba State Governor.

Lawyers discussing legal matters outside a court in Abuja.

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Lawyers Request Court to Suspend NNPCL Executive Amid Investigation

Four lawyers have filed a suit to temporarily suspend a top NNPCL official during a corruption investigation.

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Court Urges Quick Trials for Five Suspected Kidnappers in Imo State

A court in Owerri has called for faster trials for five suspects accused of kidnapping NYSC members.

Mohamed Lamine Bangoura, former president of Guinea's Constitutional Court.

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Former Guinea Constitutional Court President Sentenced to Seven Years for Corruption

Mohamed Lamine Bangoura faces prison time for corruption and embezzlement linked to his role in the court.

Five suspects being escorted to court for kidnapping charges.

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Five Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Imo State Kidnapping Case

Five individuals accused of kidnapping 20 youth corps members and others in Imo State have denied the charges.

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Eight Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Public Disturbance in Bauchi

A Bauchi court has sentenced eight individuals to eight years in prison for thuggery and public disturbance.

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Man Sentenced to Six Months for Evicting Wife and Destroying Their Home

A man has been sentenced for forcibly evicting his wife and damaging their property in Ebonyi State.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in court.

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Witness Claims El-Rufai Set Aside $600,000 to Influence EFCC Officials

A forensic investigator testified in court that former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai earmarked funds to settle officials.

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Court Adjourns Trial of Suspects in Murder of FRSC Officer and Daughter

Three suspects in the murder case of FRSC officer Lasisi Oluwamayokun and her daughter have their arraignment postponed.

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Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Money Laundering in Nigeria

Onatayo Pelumi received an eight-year prison sentence for laundering over N132 million.

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Nigerian Man Sentenced to 30 Months in U.S. for Email Fraud Scheme

Edikan Adiakpan was sentenced for his role in a fraud scheme that deceived American businesses.

Susana De Villiers in court for sentencing

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Great-Grandmother Sentenced to 20 Years for Killing Three Young Relatives in South Africa

Susana De Villiers, 71, received a 20-year prison sentence for the deaths of her three great-grandchildren.