Tag: State High Court

The governor described the incident as a “threat to democracy".

The prosecutor opposed the application for the lawyer's bail.

The local election commission said it would proceed with Saturday’s election, despite the Federal High Court’s ruling halting it.

Mr Fayose said Mr Babalola must have been misquoted, as the same Mr Babalola had, in 2018, described him as ...

Fifty-three per cent of GBV cases were cases of spousal battery, according to data.

Mr Aiyedatiwa said this in an application to amend the originating summons as Justice Akintan Osade on Friday in Akure ...

Another professor, Peter Ogban, similarly accused of election fraud in Akwa Ibom, was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment ...

Mr Uduak Akpan is to die by hanging for raping and murdering Iniubong Umoren, the court ruled.

After the judge read out the judgement, the convicted rapist attempted to escape from the courtroom, but was overpowered by ...

The court session was entirely dramatic. The judge, at some point, told the lawyer, ‘Please shut up! Who do you ...

The bank says they could have incurred a higher cost if they had appealed the court order.

“It’s a big ceremony. My son is so blessed.”

Court restrained the electricity distribution company from disconnecting the electricity of any of the residents of Ughelli Town without strict ...

The defendant is also accused of defrauding the girl of N80,000.

The court ruling is a big victory for the prosecution in the ongoing murder trial in Uyo.

The case attracted public attention, last year, when the judge lashed out at the defence lawyer, ‘You’re not on Channels ...

An SSS officer, who is a prosecution witness, narrated to the court what the alleged killer told investigators.

The court said the accused persons can appeal the judgment.

The order followed a suit filed by APC chairmen in 18 local government areas and other chieftains of the party ...

The judge said the man’s action was a typical disregard Nigerian politicians have for citizens’ rights.

The court dismissed the suspect’s claim that he made the statement under duress.

Mr Alabi's convoy ran into the protesters when they were marching to the Osun Government Secretariat.

From the court judgement, it is apparent that the EFCC did a shoddy job in their investigation.

The trial, at a state High Court, Uyo, involves Ignatius Uduk, a university professor accused of election fraud.

The convict will serve 10 years.