…quarry in Abuja remains sealed because it is the crime scene in an ongoing Federal High Court prosecutionStone Rockers Nigeria Limited and its director are facing trial over alleged illegal mining within a licensed area The Mining Marshals also revealed that workers earlier dropped from the case may be relisted after s…
…with the commencement of presidential campaigns, it would only be fair to pause the court case in order to enable Sowore to fully participate in the upcoming elections without let or hindrance,” the source said. The source added that Ajayi told the lawyers that the case had already been in court for nearly a year and t…
…adoption without due process. He said CPN Nigeria was also monitoring the ongoing court case involving lawyer Timipre Wolo and US-based Pastor Godstime Pender concerning the custody and adoption of a child. Sanni said documents in the public domain raised concerns about the adoption process, including issues relating t…
…formally charged in court. Fans Divided as Rahman Jago Reacts to Poco Lee’s Reported Court Case. Media Reacts to Poco Lee's SituationThe news has drawn a wave of reactions online, with opinions divided on how the situation should be handled. Legit.ng gathered some reactions below:@Mide214 wrote: "You can't fully know s…
…the person he would continue to become, those losses continue much longer after today's court case ends." Christian Obumseli's mother and siblings speak in courtClenney's attorneys and parents held a news conference following the hearing, where defense attorney Frank Prieto called it a "common sense" decision to take t…
…came as a late substitute in England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina. The court case comes as Toney continues his football career in Saudi Arabia, with the forward expected to appear before magistrates in September as the legal process begins. His representatives have maintained that he will use the opportunity to…
…will attack you like an armed robber. 100s of millions have already been frozen in court cases, guess what will happen next ? Their catalogue too won't be worth a dime because of legal issues, the royalties will stop, the shows have stopped already, all that will be left are legal bills! Jude is still the one getting a…
…public statements contradict his own admissions under cross-examination in ongoing court cases. Effiong, who previously served as legal counsel to Jude in the matter, stressed that Jude has not been convicted of any crime and must be granted his constitutional right to the presumption of innocence. The human rights law…
At least 8 APC senatorial aspirants filed Federal High Court suits challenging the outcomes of the May 2026 senatorial primaries held across NigeriaThe suits variously allege irregularities, non-compliance with the Electoral Act, improper exclusion from the primaries, and wrongful declaration of winnersCases span Zamfa…
…has revived questions about the violent world of motor park politics in Mushin-FadeyiCourt records show Ajiboye was arraigned in 2014 alongside others over alleged killings connected to violence in MushinAjiboye's name repeatedly appeared in police investigations, public allegations, and social media claims tied to the…
…a brief response to the claim, putting an end to the speculation surrounding the alleged court caseFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has dismissed a viral report claiming that he is facing a court battle over an alleged N5 billion loan.The report, whic…
…has repeatedly and falsely claimed that the 2020 election was stolen from him. Dozens of court cases have found no proof of large-scale electoral fraud. In his latest accusation of fraud, Trump claimed that China had carried out what he described as "the largest compromise of election data in history." He alleged that…
…human rights violations and victimisation, which they said were the subject of pending court cases. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, legal practitioner Adeyemo Amira said the nominee had cases pending before the National Industrial Court in Lagos and Abuja and urged the Senate to allow the courts to determine the m…
…National Electoral Commission’s nomination timetable, amid requests for an extension, court cases over candidate nominations and denials of reports that some parties failed to meet the deadline. The Punch’s top headline features former Vice President Atiku Abubakar clashing with the Presidency over the purported Presid…
…former Anambra state governor left the ADC for the NDC, citing internal divisions and court cases. ‘How I will handle opposition as president’ – Peter Obi
…lengthy article responding to Prince Harry's evidence during his recently concluded High Court case against Associated Newspapers. Harry had testified that he met Griffiths only once before ending contact after discovering she was a journalist.However, Griffiths disputed that account, claiming they remained in contact…
…at least three more days to go before the deadline for submission." Speaking on pending court cases involving some parties and if the decision of the court could cause a change in the election timetable, the INEC national commissioner expressed confidence that the judiciary would deliver judgments in good time to avoid…
…from relevant security and anti-corruption agencies without prejudicing the ongoing court case. The House further urged the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to ensure that no funds were released or warrants honoured in favour of the disputed entity, pending the outcome of the investigation. Lawmakers…
…it was chaired by a senior lawyer who had links to one of the parties in the ongoing court cases. On the proposal to introduce NIN verification into the election, the NBA said it had already assessed the idea but concluded that implementing it at this stage could disrupt the election. "The Nigerian Bar Association, sin…
…office of government, I may have to disappoint you. This is not because of a reported court case, which is bound to suffer miscarriage, but because I hate wasting my time on a journey whose destination has been determined before the journey begins at all. The current controversy and the flurry of allegations between Pr…
…as the party pursues its political objectives. The latest judgment is one in a series of court cases instituted to challenge the leadership of the ADC following the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as the head of the party's National Working Committee. The leadership transition, which followed a restruct…
…statement, US customs and border protection (CBP) said: "The US is aware of the pending court case for Mr Partey. However, at this time, he has not been convicted of a crime and was admitted to the United States after being issued a visa."Admissibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis using law enforceme…
…President Trump's proposed order.If the Trump administration were to win the Supreme Court case, it would create uncertainty not just for Balogun but plenty of others, says Ilya Somin, George Mason University law professor and the chair in constitutional studies at the Cato Institute.The administration has said they wi…