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FG Files Fresh 16-Count Money Laundering Charges Against Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over ₦1bn Transactions
The Federal Government has instituted fresh money laundering charges against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged financial transactions exceeding ₦1 billion.
KWAM 1 Bows Out of Awujale Contest, Withdraws Court Case
Fuji music icon Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1 (K1 De Ultimate), has formally withdrawn from the race for the Awujale of Ijebuland, bringing an end to his legal challenge against the ongoing selection process for the revered traditional throne.
Awujale Succession: Court Rejects KWAM-1’s Injunction Bid, Fixes Jan 14 for Accelerated Hearing
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has refused to grant an interim injunction sought by an aspirant to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshall, KWAM1 , to halt the ongoing succession process.
Fuji Legend K1 De Ultimate Takes Ogun State Government to Court Over Awujale Dispute
Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as K1 De Ultimate, has filed a lawsuit against the Ogun State Government, the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, and the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
Onigbongbo LCDA, Legal Aid Council Launch Free Legal Services for Indigent Residents
As part of efforts to expand access to justice and support vulnerable groups, the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area has partnered with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria to provide free legal services for indigent residents within the community.
Osun PDP Welcomes Supreme Court Split Decision on Withheld Local Government Funds
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Supreme Court’s split ruling on the state’s withheld local government allocations, describing it as a strong reaffirmation of the rule of law.
Appeal Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Rights Violation Suit, Says Case Has Become Academic
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, challenging alleged violations of his fundamental human rights while in the custody of the State Security Service (SSS).
Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment for Terrorism
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after convicting him on multiple counts of terrorism.
Hon. Babatunde Ogala, SAN, OFR appointed to the Body of Benchers
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Hon. Babatunde Ogala, SAN, OFR, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Body of Benchers, the apex regulatory institution of the legal profession in Nigeria.
Lagos Chief Judge inaugurates Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, inaugurated the Local Government Election Petition Appeals Tribunal, reaffirming the judiciary’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and the rule of law in electoral matters across the state.