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Chef jailed 28 years for killing lawyer in Lagos hotel
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a 23-year-old chef, Joshua Usulor, to 28 years’ imprisonment for killing a 34-year-old lawyer, Mrs Feyisayo Obot.
Why we cannot kill or prosecute surrendered Boko Haram members – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said the call for the prosecution and killing of the repentant militants rather than granting them amnesty was against global best practices.
LAWMA reacts to death of street sweeper knocked down by motorist, commiserates with affected family
The Authority is deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident and commiserates with the family and loved ones of the deceased sweeper. We pray that God gives them the fortitude to bear the irreparable and sad loss, while praying that the other sweeper in the hospital, will speedily recover and may God spare her life.
Trial of Baba Ijesha adjourned until tomorrow, defence counsel to cross-examine Comedienne Princess
The hearing in the alleged sexual assault case of Nollywood star Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly called Baba Ijesha, has been extended to Tuesday this week by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja.
Alleged N5.2b fraud: Court remands ex-JAMB Registrar, Ojerinde
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that a former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde be remanded in prison custody.
Lagos trader bags 25 years imprisonment for rape
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Friday sentenced a trader, Adelaja Oloyede, 43, to 25 years imprisonment for raping a tailor.
Bribery: Court Sentences Farouk Lawan To Seven Years In Prison
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sentenced the former Chairman of the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Petroleum Subsidy, Farouk Lawan to seven years in prison.
Son, father arrested for ‘internet fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, have commenced investigation into an alleged case of conspiracy, computer-related fraud, obtaining by false pretense and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities levelled against one Malik Giles Bakare.
Judiciary claims first under Sanwo-Olu
Access to justice is getting a big boost in Lagos State under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with the introduction of some reforms and deployment of technology.
We will eradicate traffic robbery in Lagos – CP Lagos
As Police Arrest 13 Traffic Robbers in Fresh Operation… The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu,…