Courts
Imam who allegedly threatened to kill wife granted GH¢100K bail
Mohammed Abubakar Imam Lanson alias Andre was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties to be justified.
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Courts
Court remands Imam for allegedly threatening to kill wife
Imam Mohammed Lanson Abubakar, 44, also known as Andre, pleaded not guilty to the offence, but was detained by the Court after the prosecution said he jumped an earlier police inquiry bail.
GNA
Africa
WhatsApp number of Nigerian governor hacked by fraudsters
Akwa Ibom, located in southern Nigeria, ranks as the country's third-wealthiest state, with an annual gross domestic product of $19 billion (£15 billion).
DL News
Crime
3 in trouble for allegedly stealing money belonging to medical officer
Philip Kodzi, who purportedly stole $9,000, £4,400 and €700, belonging to the medical officer, was charged with stealing, and he pleaded not guilty.
GNA
Crime
Cleaner, 24, stand trial for alleged murder of cashier
Vitlas faces a murder charge following a directive from the Attorney General during a committal proceeding. Initially, he was only implicated in the crime.
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Crime
Cleaner to stand trial over Cashier’s death at Twumasiwaa Hospital
During a committal proceeding, Vitlas is to face a charge of murder following the Attorney General’s advice.
GNA
Business
Nigerian Tribunal bars MultiChoice from increasing DSTV, GOTV tariffs
The three-member tribunal, presided over by Saratu Shafii, gave the interim order on Monday following an ex-parte motion moved by Ejiro Awaritoma, counsel for the applicant, Festus Onifade.
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Africa
Popular Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky files appeal to challenge six-month sentence
On April 12, 2024, a Federal High Court in Lagos, sentenced Bobrisky to six months' imprisonment without the possibility of a fine for his involvement in currency abuse.
DL News
Africa
Nigerian bank boss pleads not guilty to 26 fresh charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Mr Emefiele of committing exchange rate violations during his tenure as the central bank chief.
BBC
Africa
Sextortion case: Two arrested in Nigeria after Australian boy's suicide
Australian police say the teenage victim had traded explicit images with a person online before they began making threats and demanding money.
BBC
Africa
Amal Umar: Nigerian film star arrested on bribery charges
Police say Amal Umar gave an officer 250,000 naira (£137; $175) to have her impounded car released.
BBC
Africa
Nigerian Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims during Ramadan
The Islamic police, widely known as Hisbah, carry out searches of eateries and markets every year during Ramadan.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria: Man, 33, in court for allegedly removing neighbour's scrotum
Prosecutors said Kenneth unlawfully caused grievous harm to his neighbour (co-shop owner in the market), Mr Pascal Uche, by allegedly removing one scrotum from his private part during a fracas.
Vanguard Nigeria
Africa
Nigerian ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's signature forged to withdraw $6m, court hears
Authorities believe that the suspects conspired with Nigeria's former central bank chief Godwin Emefiele
BBC
Africa
YouTube terminates TB Joshua's official channel
It comes weeks after an investigation by the BBC and openDemocracy uncovered evidence of widespread sexual abuse and torture by the late preacher.
BBC
Africa
Beauty queen wanted in Nigeria for alleged drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said that Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, escaped when its officers raided her her home in Lagos last week.
BBC
Africa
Nigerian Islamic police in manhunt for TikTokers
The social media stars are under fire over behaviour deemed indecent by some Muslims.
BBC
Africa
Betta Edu: Nigerian poverty minister suspended over money in personal bank account
Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was suspended on Monday following public outrage over the scandal.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria seeks to ban degrees from Kenya, Uganda in crackdown
This comes days after the West African country suspended the accreditation of degrees from Benin and Togo.
BBC
Africa
Nigeria frees 4,000 inmates jailed over fines
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said those freed were inmates who had been in custody for not paying fines.
BBC