Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, adjourned further proceedings in the trial of music promoter and former manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu ThankGod, popularly known as Eezee Tee, to September … Continue reading Court adjourns trial of Mercy Chinwo’s ex-manager, Eezee Tee over money laundering
AGS NEWS – A Federal High Court in Lagos has rejected a request by Access Bank Plc to freeze the bank accounts of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in connection with an alleged ₦180.95 billion debt tied to defunct Multi-Links Telecommunications. … Continue reading Court Rejects Access Bank’s Bid to Freeze MTN Nigeria’s Accounts Over ₦180.95 Billion Debt Claim
AGS NEWS – A High Court in Abuja has summoned former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to appear for arraignment on October 24. Bello, along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, faces 16 new charges filed by the Economic and … Continue reading Court summons Yahaya Bello over alleged N110bn fraud
AGS NEWS – On Friday, Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the remand of four bloggers at Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly cyberstalking and spreading false information about Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC CEO, Segun … Continue reading Court remands four bloggers for cyberstalking, false publications against GTCO CEO
AGS NEWS – A Federal High Court in Lagos has halted the sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. The court nullified the sale of Nigeria Air shares to Ethiopian Airlines, ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in the case. … Continue reading Court stops Nigeria Air shares’ sale to Ethiopian Airlines
AGS NEWS – In a startling revelation at the Harare Civil Court in Zimbabwe, Rudo Takalumusi accused her husband, Ernest Musawa, of using her clothes as toilet tissue. Rudo sought a protection order, alleging that Ernest frequently used her clothes … Continue reading Wife drags husband to court for allegedly using her clothes as toilet tissue
AGS NEWS – The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N30 billion lawsuit alleging illegal advertisements, brought by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) against Meta Platforms Incorporated, the owners of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, along with … Continue reading Court dismisses FG’s N30 billion illegal ads lawsuit against Meta
AGS NEWS – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has presented additional evidence against former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. At the court session on Friday, Emefiele’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, requested a postponement to review the new … Continue reading EFCC presents new evidence against Emefiele in court
AGS NEWS – The Kano State High Court has set April 17, 2024, as the date for the arraignment of former governor Abdullahi Ganduje, along with his wife, son, and five others, on charges related to alleged bribery. They face … Continue reading Kano court sets April 17 for Ganduje, wife, son’s arraignment
AGS NEWS – Popular personality Bobrisky, also known as Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, has been brought to the Federal High Court in Lagos by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for his arraignment. Bobrisky arrived at the court … Continue reading Bobrisky appears in court for arraignment
AGS NEWS – A United States judge has approved a settlement requiring Binance Holdings Ltd (BHL), the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, to pay $4.3 billion for breaching anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The agreement, endorsed by US District Judge Richard … Continue reading Court orders Binance to pay $4.3bn fine for US anti-money laundering violations
A tenant, Chris Okoye, aged 44, is set to be remanded following an order from the Kabusa Grade I Area Court in Abuja after being accused of assaulting his landlord. The judge, Abubakar Sadiq, issued the remand order on Friday, … Continue reading Court retains tenant for beating his landlord in Abuja
A Federal Capital Territory High Court is scheduled to render judgment in the enforcement of a fundamental rights suit filed by the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on January 8, 2024. Emefiele, who faced prolonged detention, brought … Continue reading Emefiele: Court set to render judgment on fundamental rights suit on January 8
A man, Suleiman Ahmed, on Thursday, November 9, dragged his neighbour, Abdulrahman Musa, to a customary court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, for allegedly insulting and slapping him. Musa was charged with insult, assault, criminal intimidation and defamation of character contrary … Continue reading Man takes neighbor to court for insulting and slapping him in Kaduna
After 151 days in the custody of federal security agencies, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail by a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory. Despite strong opposition from the … Continue reading Abuja court grants Emefiele bail after 151 days in custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has adhered to the directive of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory concerning the case of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Emefiele, who has been in government … Continue reading EFCC complies with court order, presents Emefiele in court
In a recent development at the Ondo State High Court in Akure, the suit filed by the Ondo State Government and Governor Rotimi Akeredolu regarding the compilation of the record of appeal was struck out. The claimants in the case … Continue reading Court rejects Akeredolu and lawmakers’ lawsuit against Aiyedatiwa
The Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba made a significant decision on Monday concerning the case related to the controversial death of hip hop artiste Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. A 37-year-old auxiliary nurse named Fisayo Ogedengbe, who had been … Continue reading Court sends nurse and friend in Mohbad case back to custody
The Supreme Court has rescheduled the hearing on the application submitted by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to unseat Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to December 5, 2023. Originally, the hearing was set to commence on October 31, … Continue reading Court adjourns case seeking Uzodinma’s removal
A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the continuation of the trial of Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, who is facing charges related to cybercrime. The trial will resume on November 13 and 30 after … Continue reading Court adjourns Naira Marley’s cyber crime case
A Kenyan court has temporarily halted the government’s plan to send police officers to Haiti as part of a UN-backed mission to address the country’s ongoing security crisis. The UN Security Council recently approved a Kenyan-led multinational security force for … Continue reading Kenyan court temporarily halts deployment of police to Haiti
A recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja has seen the dismissal of a suit that aimed to disqualify former Petroleum Resources Minister, Timipire Sylva, from participating in the November governorship election in Bayelsa State. Justice Inyang Ekwo … Continue reading Court rejects suit to disqualify Timipire Sylva
The 69 individuals apprehended on August 27th in Ekpan Community, Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State during a gay wedding ceremony have been granted bail. The suspects’ counsel, Ochuko Ohimor, confirmed this information and disclosed that each individual … Continue reading Court grants bail of N5 million to 69 suspected gay wedding attendees
Leaders from nine small island nations have appeared before the United Nations Maritime Court in Hamburg to seek protection for the world’s oceans from the threats of catastrophic climate change, particularly the rising sea levels that endanger their very existence. … Continue reading Small island nations turn to UN maritime court for climate change assistance
The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal, convened at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos State, has nullified Thaddeus Atta’s election victory under the Labour Party as the representative for Eti Osa Federal Constituency. In a late-night judgment issued on Monday, the … Continue reading Court orders rerun election in Banky W’s federal constituency
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