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Faisal Maina being escorted by law enforcement.

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Faisal Maina Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Money Laundering

Faisal Maina, son of a former pension reform leader, begins his prison term after a court ruling.

A courtroom scene during the trial of Godwin Emefiele.

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Former CBN Governor Emefiele Accused of Using Associates to Acquire Properties

An EFCC investigator claims Godwin Emefiele used proxies to buy properties worth billions.

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Faisal Maina Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison After Re-Arrest

Faisal Maina, son of a former pension chief, is sentenced to seven years in prison after being re-arrested.

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Court to Rule on PDP’s Request to Include Adebutu as Candidate for Ogun Governorship

The Federal High Court will decide on Friday whether to compel INEC to publish Adebutu’s name for the 2027 election.

ADC protesters outside the Federal High Court in Abuja.

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ADC Protesters Demand Court Judgment Copy Amid Leadership Dispute

African Democratic Congress members protest in Abuja for access to a court ruling affecting party leadership.

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala leaving the court after a hearing.

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Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala Granted ₦30 Million Bail Amid Witness Intimidation Concerns

A Lagos court has granted bail to actress Doris Ogala while imposing restrictions to protect witnesses.

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Nigerian Teen Sentenced to Four Years for Attempted Porsche Theft in London

Fawaz Oyedeji, 19, was caught trying to steal a luxury car using a fake gun.

Two men being escorted to court by security operatives.

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Kidnap Suspects Admit Guilt and Seek Forgiveness in Court

Two men on trial for abducting NYSC members confess in court and ask for leniency.

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Court Accepts Evidence Against Alleged Coup Plotters in Abuja

The Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted statements and videos from six suspected coup plotters as evidence.

Federal High Court in Abuja where the coup plot trial is taking place.

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Court Accepts Evidence Against Six Suspected of Plotting Coup in Nigeria

The Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted evidence against six individuals accused of conspiring to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.

Two men in court accused of kidnapping NYSC members.

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Two Men Deny Kidnapping NYSC Members in Court

Two suspects accused of abducting prospective NYSC members plead not guilty.

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Three Judges Suspended by National Judicial Council for Misconduct

The National Judicial Council has suspended three judges for one year and cautioned eight others for various misconducts.

Gavel and scales of justice in a courtroom setting.

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Student Sentenced to 14 Years for Defrauding Investors in Ponzi Scheme

A Lagos court has sentenced David Ugboko to 14 years in prison for defrauding over 500 investors.

Family members at the DNA sample collection for late singer Mohbad's son.

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DNA Samples Collected from Son and Late Singer Mohbad in Paternity Case

DNA samples have been taken from the son of late Nigerian singer Mohbad and his remains to resolve a paternity dispute.

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Two Men Sentenced to Death in Kano for Murdering Employer and Burning Body

A Kano State High Court has sentenced two men to death for killing their employer and attempting to hide the crime.

A courtroom setting where a trial is taking place.

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Court to Deliver Verdict in Tukur Mamu’s Terrorism Case on January 27

A Federal High Court in Abuja will announce its decision in the trial of alleged terrorists’ negotiator Tukur Mamu on January 27.

Courtroom sketch of Lindsay Clancy during her trial.

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Prosecutors Plan Retrial for Mother Accused of Killing Her Three Children

Lindsay Clancy faces a possible retrial after a jury could not reach a verdict.

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Court to Decide on Terrorism Financing Case Against Tukur Mamu in January 2027

A Nigerian court has set a date for judgment in the terrorism financing case against Tukur Mamu.

Omoyele Sowore speaking at a campaign event.

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Omoyele Sowore Seeks Delay in Cyberbullying Trial Due to Campaign Travel

Omoyele Sowore’s trial for alleged cyberbullying is postponed as he is absent for campaign activities.