Murder: 2 Suspected cultists sent to prison

An Ebute-metta Chief Magistrate's Court of Lagos, has ordered the remand of two suspected cult members in prisons custody over alleged murder of one Agboola Joseph aged 35.

FTZ's boss killing: suspects to remain in custody for another 56 days

An Ebute-Metta Magistrate court has order the continuous remand of four suspects arrested over the killing of a former Managing Director of Lekki Trade Zone Development Company, Late Tajudeen Disu, who was allegedly shot dead during an uproar between the management of the Zone and indigenes of its hosting communities, are to remain in prisons custody for another 56 days.

Court Registrar gets ten years jail term for aiding fraudster to defraud

A Lagos High Court, sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a Court Registrar, Oluronke Rosulu to ten years imprisonment  for aiding Fred Ajudua to defraud former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Ishaya Bamaiyi of $330,000.

Police arraign lawyer for allegedly stealing $40,000

A legal practitioner Joshua Olomo has been arraigned before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing documents and the sum of $40,000 (N8.2million) belonging to an oil company.
The defendant, who studied law at City University London, is facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing preferred against him by the police.

Spare parts seller arraigned for stabbing DPO

Men of Denton Police Division, has arraigned a spare parts dealer, Chukwunonso Ezechukwu, 39, before a Lagos Chief Magistrate's Court, sitting at Ebute-Metta, for alleged stabbing the Division's DPO, Mr. Saheed Quadry, a Superintendent Police Office, with cow horn.

Suspected cultist remanded for murder

The Men of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of Lagos State Police Command, Panti-Yaba, has charged a 41 year-old, suspected cultist, Bamidele Ajibade, before an Ebute-Metta Chief Magistrate's Court, on charges bordering on conspiracy, managing an unlawful society and murder.

EFCC rearrests Akpolobokemi, former NIMASA D.G

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has rearrested the immediate past Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Patrick Ziadeke Akpolobokemi, outside the Federal High Court premises in Lagos.

Court sentence DPO to fifteen years imprisonment...

A Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere has sentenced the dismissed Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Segun Fabunmi to jail having found him guilty of manslaughter  and causing grievous  bodily  harm.

N1.5bn Contract Scam: Court fixes Feb 5 for Omotseye's adoption of written address

Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Lagos has fixed February 5, 2016 for adoption of written address, in the trial of former Director General of  Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Raymond Omatseye.

Sanction: Court dismisses Stanbic IBTC, suit against FRC

Justice Ibrahim Nasir Buba of a Lagos Federal High Court, has dismissed a suit filed by Stanbic IBTC Plc against the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCN, which was challenging the sanction placed on it and one billion naira imposed on it by the FRCN.

UN Human Right Day: LASG calls for child right

As the world celebrates the Human Rights Day, the Lagos State Government has called on parents and caregivers to create awareness on the contents of the child’s rights law in order to  safeguard our children against all forms of abuse and violence.

Alleged N125bn fraud: Court adjourns Atuche, other's criminal case till Feb. 16

Justice Saliu Saidu of a Lagos Federal High Court, had adjourned for mention the criminal charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against the former managing director of Bank PHB, now Keystome Bank Plc, Mr. Francis Atuche, and the former managing director of the defunct Spring Bank Plc, Charles Ojo, till February 16, 2016.

Lawyers task President Buhari to deliver campaign promises

A non governmental organisation, NGO, known as  Lawyers 4 Change has called on Federal Government to proffer solutions to the challenges of economic downturn, insecurity and unemployment in Nigeria.

Clearing agent docked for defrauding and stealing

A 35-year-old clearing agent, Isiaka Muritala, who allegedly obtained the sum of N4.1million from his customer under the pretext of clearing two cars for him, has been docked at an Igbosere Magistrates' Court, Lagos.

Alleged N2.6bn theft: Judge warns lawyers over attempt to stall Ex-NIMASA D.G, others' trial

Justice Ibrahim Nasir Buba of a Lagos Federal High Court, has warned lawyers representing former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Patrick Ziadeke Akpolobokemi, and five others not to make any attempt in truncating the trial of the accused persons.

Man 25, gets 4years jailed term over drug dealing

A Lagos Federal High Court, has sentenced a 25 year-old man,  Dapo Sunday, to four years imprisonment over unlawful dealing in cocaine and heroin.

Attorney General of Fedration charges law enforcement agencies to combat crimes

The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF), Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Saidu Diri has described organised crimes and indeed financial crimes as amongst the major threats to the global economic system.

Alleged N3.7bn theft: EFCC arraigns former NIMASA MD,Akpolobokemi, 7 others

The anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the immediate past managing director of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, DR. Patrick Ziadeke Akpolobokemi before a Lagos Federal High Court, on 30 counts charge of conversion of the sum of N3.700,629 billion.

Lekki Free Zone Tribunal of Inquiry promised communities justice

The Lekki Free Zone Tribunal of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Government unravelling the cause of the October 12 civil disturbance in the area has assured all parties affected by the mayhem of justice.

Female banker arraigned for alleged N90m fraud

A 32-year-old female banker, Adejumoke Anthony, who allegedly aided some fraudsters to steal ninety million naira, has been arraigned by the police at a Lagos State Magistrate's Court in Igbosere.

Court remands 7 suspects over the killing of NURTW chief, 2 others

A Lagos Chief Magistrate's Court sitting at Ebute-metta, has ordered the remand of seven suspects linked to the murder of a member of National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Azeez Otun, 47, a.k.a  Ashake, and other two persons.

Driver remanded over alleged murder, armed robbery...

Justice Raliat Adebiyi, of a Lagos High Court sitting in Igbosere has remanded a driver, Samuel Moradeyo, in prison custody  over alleged armed robbery and murder.

Murder trial: prosecution unveils alleged killer tools

A prosecution witness  in the ongoing trial of the alleged killer of the late human right crusader, Kunle Fadipe has unveiled at the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, some tools said to have been used in the commission of the crime.

Synagogue trial: Federal High Court stops prosecution of defendants

Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Lagos yesterday stopped the trial of indicted engineers and registered trustees of the Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) over the collapse of a six-storey guest house belonging to the church, pending the determination of their appeal.