…said the evidence presented by the prosecution was credible and sufficient to warrant conviction. Court jails two men for belonging to cult groups in Ogun

…flag off the South-South zone of the PBAT Door to Door Movement. “While we hold the firm conviction that the South-South people and Nigerians will vote for Mr. President, we must not sit down. We are all students of politics, and politics is a game of numbers. Victory is not by accident. “Even outside Nigeria, people m…

…Leo Carroll reportedly told the Connecticut Board of Pardons. The doubts surrounding the conviction contributed to Smith being spared execution on multiple occasions. He was sentenced to death in 1950 but had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment in 1954. ‘The Birdman of Osborn’ Smith became a familiar figure at O…

…midfielder Paul Scholes has been handed a six month driving ban after he racked up two convictions in the space of two days. The 51-year-old was caught speeding in a Range Rover in March while on a late-night drive through Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire. West Yorkshire Police brought a prosecution over the incident, as…

…pursuing naira abuse cases. In July 2026, the commission secured guilty pleas and convictions against 12 people before the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, following charges related to spraying naira notes at a social gathering.The commission's enforcement record also includes the 2024 conviction of Idris Okun…

…what he described as past hurts and suspicions. “It is our hope, and indeed our firm conviction, that these Games will reveal a simple truth: that far more unites us than divides us. And beyond that, they will show us something greater still — that when we rise above our past hurts, rise above our traumas, rise above o…

…who moved from AD to APC did so in pursuit of political power rather than ideological conviction. “President Bola Tinubu was indeed a member of AD and, in my opinion, performed remarkably well as Governor of Lagos State under that platform. As for the APC era, Nigerians themselves must judge the performance of successi…

…Law of Lagos State, 2015. He stated that Section 137 provides for life imprisonment upon conviction. by Linda Ikeji at 14/08/2026 8:58 PM | Share this Story

…were prosecuted between January and July, with all 259 convicted. According to him, the convictions were secured because the agency ensured it had sufficient evidence before taking offenders to court. “Video evidence, photo evidence, most of them caught in the act, day and night,” he said. Gbadegesin also said LAWMA wa…

…citizenship,” he said. He called on religious leaders to “preach faith without hatred, conviction without contempt, and truth without incitement”, while urging traditional rulers to make dialogue and reconciliation stronger than retaliation. The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council also urged Nigerians to reject attempts to…

…had spent three years dating his wife without sexual intimacy because of his religious convictions. He said that after discovering they were both AS, he convinced himself that his faithfulness to God would protect their future children. The father, who described his decision as "foolishness," urged couples not to igno…

…made by prosecutors in court documents and were not themselves the basis of the fraud convictions. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 10:43 AM | Share this Story

…State Counsel and PRO, FIDA, were commended for a job well done in securing this conviction. This judgment reaffirms that Anambra State has zero tolerance for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, and the Anambra State Ministry of Justice remains committed to ensuring that perpetrators face the full wrath of the law. by Li…

…that Nigerian innovation has earned international recognition and reinforces our conviction that Nigeria is no longer merely participating in the global innovation conversation; we are helping to shape it,” he said. Raji urged investors and development partners to support indigenous innovations capable of transforming…

…name is Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction in the 2020 shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Despite filing for divorce, Chassagne has continued to visit Lanez in prison with their son. She also publicly acknowledged him on Father's Day last year by sharing throw…

…collaboration with the Child Protection Network (CPN), Abia State Chapter, described the conviction as a major victory for child protection and justice. In a statement issued on Thursday, Amb. Onyinyechi Joy Nwosu, the Executive Director of VIDI, said the organisations said the judgement reaffirmed the right of every c…

…drug-related crimes. The commander said the agency would not only focus on arrests and convictions but would also intensify enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Act to confiscate assets acquired through drug trafficking. According to him, drug traffickers derive their strength from wealth accumu…

…stated:"The above decisions concerning the disposal of my corpse are rooted in the firm conviction that my physical remains should, if possible, be useful to the living."Ola Balogun reveals what should happen to his body and organs after death. Career That Shaped Nigerian CinemaBalogun is widely regarded as one of the…

…said: "The above decisions concerning the disposal of my corpse are rooted in the firm conviction that my physical remains should, if possible, be useful to the living."Balogun is regarded as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's film industry. Over a career spanning several decades, he has produced films and documentaries…

…the basis of her green card application and subsequent naturalisation. A 2014 federal conviction for passport fraud, which came after fingerprint checks exposed her real identity, features prominently in the complaint.3. Vivian Chike ObichereVivian Chike Obichere, 72, faces a four-count action filed on 30 July in the N…

…for mid-sized and emerging powers navigating great power competition. It is a policy of conviction without rigidity. Of partnership without dependence. Of ambition without illusion. Nigeria will continue to deepen partnerships that deliver infrastructure, jobs, and technology, but always on Nigerian terms. In 2026, the…

…facts relating to dutiable instruments may also attract fines and imprisonment upon conviction. How to register Anyone engaged in virtual asset activities must register for tax purposes and obtain a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID). Virtual Asset Service Providers and P2P escrow operators are required to make a valid…

Former lawmaker, Onamusi Onadeko, has appealed his conviction for making inconsistent statements to investigators after a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja discharged and acquitted him on 10 of the 11 counts bordering on alleged corruption and diversion of public funds. The appeal follows the July 30 judgme…

…but Peter’s claims point to diverted P-Square royalties. Under the Money Laundering Act, conviction on each count carries up to 14 years in prison, fines, and asset forfeiture—a steep price for Jude if found guilty. The Players Jude Okoye: Defendant, ex-P-Square manager, and family linchpin turned accused mastermind. P…

…30. On Thursday, Judge Happe also sentenced Samuels to 125 years in prison. After their convictions, both Larry and Samuels admitted to an enhancement charge of being part of a criminal organization. Larry was sentenced to 50 years for Swain’s murder and another 50 years for the gang enhancement charge, bringing his to…