Tag: trial

Criminal Law

Court dismisses Bello’s bid to quash N110bn Fraud Charge

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, presided over…

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Criminal Law

Judge warns lawyers to stop using allegations of bias to delay trials

The trial of five defendants, including Indian nationals, a British citizen, and…

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Criminal Law

Drama in court as lawyer withdraws from Giwa’s forgery trial

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Apo on…

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Criminal Law

Court rejects Abuja lawyer’s bid to stop forgery trial

... restrains him from making public comments The High Court of the…

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Criminal Law

Illegal mining: Court adjourns trial of 8 Chinese nationals for judgement

A Federal High Court in Abuja is to deliver on judgment in…

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Criminal Law

Emefiele Trial: Defendant’s statement not made under duress, court rules

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja on…

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Criminal Law

Emefiele’s Trial: Defendant’s Statement Voluntary, EFCC insists

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025,…

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Criminal LawHeadlines

Fred Ajudua faces trial again as court rejects bail

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has rejected the bail application filed by…

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Criminal Law

Ex-Benue Gov. Suswam to Face Full Trial Over Alleged N3.1bn fraud, Court Rules 

By Fisayo Ogunsakin with agency reports The Federal High Court in Abuja…

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Criminal Law

Ponzi Fraud Trial: CEO of Afriq Arbitrage Fails in Second Bail Attempt

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday denied a fresh bail…

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Criminal Lawentertainment

Court Adjourns Ex-P-Square Manager, Jude Okoye’s N1.38bn Fraud Trial till Oct 23

Justice A. Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos,…

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Criminal Law

Ex-NBC boss, Kawu discharged in N2.5bn fraud trial

By Hassanat Adebowale A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday acquitted…

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