Courts, legislation, legal reform, and justice system news.
Former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina is contesting deportation proceedings in South Africa, appearing before a court to challenge efforts to remove her from the country.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has threatened to sue the Federal Government over the allocation of luxury houses to judges, citing lack of legal basis for the gesture.
Businesswoman Sophia Momodu has initiated legal action against Caroline Hutchings over a Snapchat post she claims damaged her reputation, demanding N10bn in damages.
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo reveals that 93% of Nigeria's inmates are held for state-level offenses, with many unnecessarily incarcerated. The disclosure follows the recent release of 4,000 prisoners.
Nigerian police have called for an autopsy following the death of nurse Mary Habila at the residence of Minister David Umahi, as new details emerge about her final moments.
A December 2024 SAPS legal department review concluded that allegations by MP Fadiel Adams against Crime Intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo and other senior officers were vague and rooted in hearsay.
Osun State police have confirmed the arrest of Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged director-general of the non-existent Presidential Intervention Promotion Council, who was later seen boarding a private jet under security escort.
The Nigerian Police have arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, accused of impersonating the director general of a government agency, amid ongoing challenges within the force including underfunded operations.
The Ebonyi State Police Command says a post-mortem will be conducted on Mary Habila, a 26-year-old physiotherapist found dead in Minister David Umahi’s residence, despite opposition from her family.
Nigerian police have ordered a post-mortem examination on Mary Habila, a nurse found dead at Minister David Umahi's residence, amid opposition from her family who plan to proceed with burial.
Ebonyi State police have insisted on a post-mortem examination into the death of Mary Habila, a physiotherapist who died at Minister David Umahi's residence, despite family resistance. Umahi has formally requested a forensic autopsy.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee to block the elevation of Kwara State Attorney General Ibrahim on grounds of alleged prosecutorial misconduct.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has returned seized assets, including a Lagos property and luxury SUV, to an Australian woman defrauded by her former husband in a romance scam.
A popular Asaba content creator has been arrested following the suicide of a 20-year-old woman who posted a video accusing him of rape. Police in Delta State have confirmed the arrest and are investigating the case.
The Police Service Commission has announced the names of 50,000 successful applicants in its latest recruitment drive for the Nigeria Police Force, following a nationwide selection process.
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