Oil spill chokes Nembe Creek communities as residents seek intervention
For more than 20 fishing settlements along the waterway, the latest oil spill represents a severe threat to their livelihoods and environment.
Court dissolves 7-year-old marriage over constant misunderstanding
An Ilorin Area Court on Thursday dissolved the seven-year-old marriage between Azeezat Abimbola and Abubakar Saka over constant misunderstanding between them. Azeezat, a resident of Koko Igbona, Ilorin, had earlier approached the court to seek the dissolution of her marriage to Abubakar Saka over constant misunderstandings between them. She told the court that her marriage […]
Court remands caterer for punching baker to death
A High Court in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday ordered that a 28-year-old caterer, Imoleayo Robinson, who allegedly punched a baker to death during a fight, be remanded in a correctional centre. Justice Josephine Oyefeso, gave the order after Robinson pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Justice Oyefeso adjourned the case untill March 12 for trial. […]
Waitress in court for allegedly cooking noodles with marijuana for friend
A 28-year-old waitress, Dora Edet, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly adding marijuana into noodles she cooked for her friend. Edet, a resident of No. 4, Mufutau Shobola St., Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos State, is facing a count charge of breach of the peace. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the […]
Lagosian in court for allegedly throwing stones, bottles at policemen
A 21-year-old unemployed, Dauda Mohammed, on Wednesday, appeared at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly throwing stones and bottles at police officers. Mohammed, of unknown address, was arraigned on a four-count charge of conspiracy, assault, unlawful assembly and breach of peace. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp. Samuel Mishozumu, […]
Teenagers in court for allegedly roaming streets
The police on Thursday in Lagos arraigned two teenagers allegedly roaming the streets. Babatunde Iwalehin and Emmanuel Chibueze, both aged 18, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on charges of conspiracy and conduct likely to breach the peace. The teenagers, whose addresses were not provided, were arraigned alongside one Ibrahim Olanrewaju, 20. The trio, […]
Two employees docked over alleged theft of employer’s laptop
Two employees of CNBM Mining Investment Nigeria Ltd, Samuel Oni, 35 and Chiamaka Amaechi, on Wednesday, appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing their employer’s laptop worth N250, 000. The defendants, whose residential addresses were not given, are facing charges of conspiracy and stealing. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges […]
Man allegedly beats wife to death for disobeying him
A Magistrates’ Court in Abeokuta on Wednesday ordered that a 37-year-old man, Mutiu Sonola, who allegedly beat his wife to death for disobeying him, be remanded in a custodial centre, pending legal advice. Magistrate Olakunleyin Oke, who did not take the plea of Sonola, ordered the police to return the case file to the Ogun […]
23-year-old man arraigned for allegedly stealing iPhone from Mall
A 23-year-old man, Ogechukwu Nwainu, who allegedly stole an iPhone X from Sangotedo Mall, was on Wednesday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant, whose address was unknown, is facing a charge of stealing. The Prosecutor, Inspector Kehinde Omisakin told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Sept. […]
Court remands ex-policeman for shooting friend to death
A High Court in Plateau on Wednesday ordered that a former Police Sergeant, James Moses, 33, who allegedly shot his friend to death, be remanded in correctional centre. The Judge, Nafisa Musa, gave the order, following a prayer by the prosecution counsel, S.O. Emmanuel, to remand Moses as the offence he allegedly committed was not […]
Two security guards allegedly steal music equipment from church
Two security guards on Thursday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ikeja, Lagos for allegedly stealing music equipment from the Victorious Praying Women Ministry, worth N720, 000. The police charged Adeola Oyeyemi, 35 and Okechukwu Eze, 32, with conspiracy and theft. They pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Michael Unah, […]
