EFCC arrests Ayeni over ‘N36bn, $30m fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged multi-billion naira fraud. Ayeni was reportedly…
Missing Jewellery: Court fixes May 22 for hearing in Patience Jonathan’s ex-domestic workers’ trial
A fresh hearing date has finally been set in the long-running trial of former domestic workers of ex–First Lady Patience Jonathan, following renewed public attention and pressure over the case.…
Court strikes out LIRS suit against company after tax settlement
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, struck out a suit instituted by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service against Eroton Exploration and Production Limited, following confirmation that…
FCCPC can ask bank question over customer’s complaints – court
Court dismisses UBA’s suit. Advocacy for consumer rights in the banking sector recorded a major boost on Wednesday with a judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing, in…
Makinde approves ₦153.5m bursary for law students
The Oyo State Government has approved the payment of bursaries to law students of Oyo State origin as part of efforts to ease their financial burden. This was disclosed by…
SAN calls for immediate probe into deadly attack in Nasarawa community
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has called for an urgent investigation into a violent incident in Anuku community, Kanje District of Awe Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, following…
₦80.2bn Fraud: Court fixes April 24 to decide on EFCC witness statement bid
Hon Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court on Thursday adjourned proceedings in the alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to April 24, 2026,…
Appeal court affirms customary law on ruling houses, upholds removal of Ondo monarch
The Court of Appeal, Akure Division on Thursday affirmed the judgement of the Ondo State High Court which removed Oba Lawrence Oluwole Babajide as the Oluoke of Oke-Igbo in the…
2027: FG is aware of blackmailers, desperate politicians – AGF Fagbemi
The Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken a swipe at those he described as “political desperadoes”, warning that they must learn…
Marriage fraud: Ekpo to petition US authorities against Lambe
Popular media personality, Roby Ekpo, has revealed his intention to petition the United States government against his ex-wife, Mayowa Lambe over alleged marriage fraud. This is coming a few days…