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An aspiring musician has received a prison sentence exceeding ten years after his XL bully dog attacked and killed a 68-year-old woman. This incident occurred just days after a ban on the breed was enacted.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has permitted the introduction of a video showing statements made by suspects in the Yelwata killings case. The evidence was submitted by the prosecution on Monday, following procedural compliance.
Petrocam Trading Nigeria Ltd has filed a motion with the Federal High Court in Lagos to lift an interim court order that has frozen its accounts due to a disputed debt of N9.05 billion claimed by Zenith Bank. Zenith Bank opposes the request, and the court will soon announce its ruling.
Maria Adoga has filed for divorce from her husband, Moses, citing his alcoholism and abusive behavior. She detailed experiences of physical violence and neglect following his salary payments in a case presented in Makurdi, Benue State.
On March 18, Britain and Rwanda clashed at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, where Rwanda seeks over £100 million in unpaid funds following the collapse of a controversial migrant deportation deal initiated by the UK.
A father has been found guilty of murdering his five-week-old daughter, Darcy-Leigh, after inflicting devastating injuries. Sean Jefferson was convicted at Stafford Crown Court on March 16, 2026, while the baby's mother, Amy Leigh Clark, was implicated for allowing the child's death.
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has submitted a video to the Federal High Court in Abuja, which he claims shows National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives assisting drug traffickers at airports. Kyari faces drug-related charges alongside other IRT officers.
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has declared that ongoing allegations and a court case will not deter him from his duties. He stated this while inspecting progress on the Enugu-Awka-Onitsha Expressway, emphasizing his dedication to serving God, President Bola Tinubu, and the Nigerian populace.
A 23-year-old man, Sibusiso Patrick Shongwe, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his infant son in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The crime occurred in March 2023, and evidence during the trial included witness testimonies and a confession.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a suit in the Federal High Court to stop the ICPC, EFCC, and SSS from freezing his financial assets and property. This legal move follows a series of investigations into his conduct during his tenure.
Micheal Ogedengbe, a 24-year-old man, was brought before a Magistrate’s Court in Akure, Ondo State, accused of conspiracy and procuring an abortion for a 16-year-old girl. He faces two counts relating to the unlawful act of administering drugs for abortion.
A rising rapper could be imprisoned following a court ruling that found him guilty after his XL bully dogs fatally attacked 68-year-old Esther Martin. The incident occurred shortly after the breed was banned in the UK.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has postponed its ruling on a N5 billion defamation case brought by two Department of State Services operatives against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The adjournment follows the final submissions by both sides.
A 19-year-old from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is facing potential jail time following the theft of two cars to visit his girlfriend, resulting in crashes during both incidents. Jurio Junior Nyathi has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of motor vehicle theft and is awaiting sentencing.
A 38-year-old man, Sidot Ekpenyong, has been charged in an Ogbeson Magistrate Court in Benin City for allegedly damaging a vehicle tire valued at N600,000 and assaulting an employee of a local company. The court proceedings are set to continue on March 19.
