The Lagos State High Court has dismissed an application by a hospital seeking to stop an inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The decision allows proceedings to continue as authorities seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. …
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Court Slams UBA Over N57m Loan Dispute, Orders Refund to Customer
In a landmark judgement, the Tapa Commercial Division of the Lagos State High Court on Wednesday, dismissed a multi-million Naira debt recovery suit filed by United Bank for Africa Plc against its customer, Arueyingho Gbemi Mac, finding that the bank acted in breach of regulatory and fiduciary obligations. Justice A. …
Read More »Alleged Purchase Of Forged Bank Notes: Court Adjourns Trial Of Four till Feb 15
JUSTICE I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, January 18, 2024, adjourned further hearing in the trial of the quartet of Mark Obisesan, Olumide Mcintouch, Bolaji Bakare and Goodluck Bazunu, who are being prosecuted for an alleged purchase of forged bank notes, till …
Read More »Court Sentences Islamic Cleric To Life Imprisonment For Defiling 8-Year-Old Girl
Islamic cleric identified as Isah Mustapha on Monday has been sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice H.O. Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting at Ikeja for defiling an eight-year-old girl in the state. Narrating how it happened via her testimony, the victim said the convict had carnal knowledge …
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