The Trial of Jason Arday
By Michael Oberabor Writing about the life and times of Jason Arday is like writing about life itself, for life has no end and even though the life of Arday…
CSO decries 11-year delay in ex-Gov Suswam’s N3.1bn fraud trial, seeks speedy conclusion
A civil society organisation (CSO), Civil Society Leaders for Anti-Corruption and Transparency (CSLFAAT), has expressed concern over the prolonged trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, and his former…
Alleged coup trial sparks tension as defence lawyers challenge military martial proceedings
Tension and confusion have reportedly engulfed the ongoing secret court martial of military officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as defence lawyers intensify objections over…
Court frees Lagos man after 10 years in custody without conviction
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has discharged and acquitted Ibrahim Usman, who spent about 10 years in custody without conviction, after ruling that the prosecution failed to…
Avocats demands justice as police officer faces trial over killing of Delta suspect
Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) has condemned the extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria. Reports indicate that Ogidi…
Court-martial: Journalists barred from covering trial of alleged coup plotters
A few journalists invited to cover the inauguration of Court Martial for trial of the alleged coup plotters were chased out of the premises of Scorpion Officers Mess, venue of…
Whether an individual has the power to lawfully send another to prison?
By M.O.Idam The process of a criminal trial is as follows: arrest, investigation, and trial (which includes arraignment, and the grant of bail or remand pending trial), followed by judgment.…
Trial resumes on alleged polluted sachet water production in Delta
The trial of a business entity accused of producing substandard sachet water and obstructing regulatory officials resumed yesterday at the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State, with fresh testimonies…
Ataga: Second defendant cross-examined as court adjourns trial till April
The Lagos High Court on Monday resumed trial concerning the death of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga, with the second defendant, Adedapo Quadri, undergoing further cross-examination. Quadri is being…