…Abuja." He said the family later learnt that 13 of the arrested miners were released on bail after spending a day in military custody, while Yakubu's whereabouts remained unknown. "We subsequently sought the assistance of an Abuja-based human rights activist, Comrade Nura Muktar, to help us locate him," he added. Abuba…
Court grants Miyetti Allah president N2bn bail The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, Bello Bodejo, in the sum of N2 billion with two sureties in like sum.Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the ruling on Monday, ordered that one of the sureties must resid…
…both adults were arrested on felony child abuse charges. They are being held on bail set at $1.35 million as the investigation continues.Police also confirmed that another child was present in the home at the time of the incident and has since been placed in the custody of Child and Family Services. The identity of the…
…to cause a breach of peace. The Magistrate, Miss F.R. Ogunkoyode, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N1.5 million with two responsible sureties. She adjourned the case until Aug. 11 for mention. The post Bank employee arraigned over alleged forgery of non-indebtedness letter appeared first on Vanguard News.
…homicide case. The commission said the magistrate failed to properly supervise the bail perfection process, allowing his registrar to compromise the procedure after allegedly collecting N200,000 from the defendant’s relatives and arranging proxy sureties, leading to the fraudulent release of the suspect. It stated that…
…Lamido Soron, requested time to prepare the defence's case and also applied for bail on behalf of his client. The presiding judge adjourned the matter until July 27 to rule on the bail application filed by the defence. Speaking to journalists after the court session, the state's prosecuting counsel said the prosecution…
…Counsel to the defendant, Barrister A. A. Dabo, prayed the court to uphold the bail earlier granted to his client by the Gezawa Division of the Kano State High Court. The trial court, however, declined to grant the request immediately, prompting the defence counsel to seek leave to file a fresh bail application. Justic…
…that adults record because the moment is memorable or humorous." At a New Jersey bail hearing, Cranmer cried as Ocean County Judge Kenneth Palmer ruled she would have to remain behind bars while the "bizarre" and "troubling" incident was investigated further. The investigation began on May 20, 2026, after a mother r…
…to attend court, the court will be right to make an order for his arrest or revoke his bail if he is already on bail,” he said. The NBA president also suggested that the President’s directive for a fresh ICPC investigation may indicate concerns about the scope of the initial investigation. “I think you should be intere…
…Defence lawyer, Adekunle Olanipekun told the court that the defendant has filed a bail application, which he said he was ready to move, subject to the court's convenience. The judge noted that he had not seen the application, saying he had just been served and needed time to respond. Justice Ibrahim then adjourned till…
Videos from the City Boy Movement's national retreat in Abuja ahead of the 2027 elections have surfaced on social mediaThe highlight from the event was the patron Seyi Tinubu's dance moves as Fuji star KWAM 1 performed at the eventThe video made it the president's son's first public appearance after controversial DJ Ch…
…The statement noted that the defence counsel, Chikelu Anya, made an oral application for bail but was reminded by the court that it is a court of record. The commission stated, ” Justice Ezeugwu thereafter adjourned the matter to July 16, 2026 for hearing of bail application while the defendant was released to Anya to…
Alleged certificate forgery: Former Minister Uche Nnaji arraigned in court, granted N20m bail The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) today arraigned former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abu…
Meanwhile, a civil society organisation, Global Gender Safety and Moral Development, staged a protest at the Federal High Court, calling for accountability, and urged the authorities to ensure that the case is prosecuted in accordance with the rule of law. Addressing journalists, the group’s Convener, Shuaibu Abdulkadi…
…on social media. Popoola and co-defendant Tayvon Etefia were convicted at the Old Bailey over the d3ath of Keanu Harker, who was k+lled in June 2025 in Enfield, north London. According to prosecutors, the incident stemmed from an ongoing feud between two rival groups, which intensified after comments were exchanged on…
…your heart o. Let your stubbornness speak for you. As a girl get pride, your pride go bail you one day…” Watch video below … “I was the girl supposed to be in the car with Samlarry when he had that acc+dent” — Lady reveals pic.twitter.com/saBa8fPhNz — Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) July 11, 2026
…DJ Chicken pleaded not guilty to all three charges filed against him. Court approves bail with strict requirements Following the hearing, the magistrate granted DJ Chicken bail in the sum of ₦1 million. However, the court imposed several conditions before the bail can be perfected. One of the sureties must be a blood r…
…were read to him, DJ Chicken pleaded not guilty. Magistrate M.F. Onamusi admitted him to bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in like sum. The court ruled that one of the sureties must be a government employee, while the second must be a recognised community leader with landed property in Lagos State. Both s…
…man accused of severing his own penis and setting it on fire has been released on bail after being charged with felony arson.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, 43-year-old American citizen, Christopher Peden was released after posting a $10,000 bond. As part of his bail conditions, he must remain in Indiana…
…case adjourned to the 16th and 22nd of July for trial and hearing of the application for bail. Speaking on the arraignment, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) said the case represents one of the most significant dismantling of an industrial-scale narcotics production operation…
…Centre and adjourned the case to 16 and 22 July 2026 for trial and hearing of their bail applications. Reacting to their arrest and arraignment, NDLEA Chairman, Mohamed Marwa, said the case was one of the agency's biggest breakthroughs against industrial-scale drug manufacturing, warning that Nigeria will not become a…
…Ijelu, thereafter, adjourned the case till October 8, 2026, for the hearing of the bail application and the commencement of trial.The Judge also ordered that the defendant be remanded in the Ikoyi correctional Centre. by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 11:58 AM | Share this Story
…murd£r and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon and ordered held without bail by Judge Sharifa Milena Nasser-Cuellar.Joanne, a retired city corrections officer, was found inside the home around 10:40 a.m. Tuesday and pronounced de@d at the scene.The mother and son had a tumultuous relationship, with police res…
…Tribunal, Danladi Umar, at the Kuje Correctional Center, pending the hearing of his bail application. Umar was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a 4-count charge of conferring undue advantage on himself while serving as the chairman of the CCT. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutin…
…demands as access to adequate medical care, legal representation, family visits, and bail on reasonable terms. Questioning why El-Rufai had repeatedly been denied bail despite previously being granted bail on self-recognition by the EFCC and faithfully honouring his court appearances, she said she could not understand…