Category: Court
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Lagos traditional ruler defrauded by Snapchat lover
On Tuesday, the police brought Oluwatobi Ajibola, a suspected fraudster, before the Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ogba on charges of defrauding a traditional ruler, Emmanuel Olofinjana, of N6.3 million. The 29-year-old defendant faced three charges related to falsely claiming she was pregnant and had given birth to twins for the traditional ruler. Appearing before…
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Osun court arraigns two men over pre-paid meters’ theft
Two men, Musibau Adisa, aged 55, and Busari Tajudeen, aged 51, appeared before the Osun State Magistrate Court in Osogbo on Tuesday, facing charges of stealing prepaid meters. According to The PUNCH, the defendants allegedly committed the theft in the Arogunmosa Area of Osogbo. They appeared before Magistrate Adekanmi Adeyeba. Police prosecutor Mr. Rasaq Olayiwola…
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Five fraudsters Jailed for money laundering, impersonation
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured convictions and sentences for five individuals in the Federal High Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State, presided over by Justice A.A. Okeke. The convicted individuals are Justine Chikeleze Onyedikachukwu, David Udoka Okafor, Godwin Favour Udoh, Ifeanyi Franklin Ogobue, and Chinedu Mukolu Obed.…
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Guard lands in court over alleged theft of car battery, headlamps
A 53-year-old security guard, Nosifa Amodu, was arraigned at the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, accused of stealing a car battery and headlamps. Amodu, whose address was not disclosed, pleaded not guilty to charges of negligence and theft. Prosecutor Inspector Femi Omilana informed the court that the alleged incident occurred on…
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Court dissolves four-year-old marriage over lack of love
An Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, has granted the dissolution of the four-year marriage between Beshiru Mutairu and his wife, Amina, citing lack of love as the reason. Judge Mohammed Wakili dissolved the marriage on Tuesday in accordance with Islamic law, following Mutairu’s request for divorce on these grounds. Wakili directed Amina to observe…
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Man, 39, in court over alleged N355, 000 visa fraud
A 39-year-old travel agent, Adedeji Adedapo, appeared before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan on Tuesday, facing allegations of visa fraud amounting to N355,000. Adedapo, whose address was not disclosed, has been charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and theft. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutor Philip Amusan informed the court…
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Herbalist arraigned over alleged N2.5 million fraud
The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 55-year-old herbalist, Kabiru Amuda, in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, over an alleged N2.5 million charm fraud. Amuda, whose home address was not provided, is being tried for alleged charges of obtaining money under false pretence and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Inspector Iyabo…
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4 arraigned for vandalising electricity cables
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) presented four individuals before the Federal High Court in Enugu on Monday, alleging their involvement in the vandalism of electricity cables. The accused are Moses Timothy, Geoffrey Lawrence, Augustine Abila, and Caleb Kamiru. They are charged with conspiracy and the alleged vandalism of underground armoured cables belonging…
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Police arrest man for ‘stealing Uber driver’s car after buying him pepper soup’ in Lagos
The Lagos police command says its operatives have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a car from an Uber driver. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson in Lagos, said the case was reported on July 5 at the Akinpelu police division by the unnamed Uber driver. Hundeyin said the driver reported that he picked up a…
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Woman Jailed for Trafficking Marijuana
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday sentenced a woman, Omolola Kayode, for trafficking in marijuana. Kayode, 30, was arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before Justice Mohammed Kala on a count charge of drug trafficking. She pleaded guilty. Following her guilty plea, the court reviewed the facts of the case,…