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Court Grants Ex-AGF, Malami, Son, Wife N200m Bail Over Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering

March 6, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

A judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Joyce Abdulmalik, has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in the sum of N200 million over alleged N8.7 billion money laundering

NetNaija CEO Emmanuel Analike Arraigned Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

March 6, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Chief Executive Officer of NetNaija, Emmanuel Analike, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged copyright infringement. Analike was arraigned on multiple counts by the Nigerian Copyright Commission for allegedly

Court Selects Facilities for DNA Test of Mohbad’s Son Liam

February 25, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

A Lagos court has selected three facilities for DNA testing of Liam, the son of late singer Mohbad. The decision comes amid ongoing disputes between Mohbad’s family and his widow over the child’s paternity. The

Chief Judge Refuses to Set Up Panel Against Fubara, Deputy

January 22, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has refused to set up a seven-member panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Ordu. In a

Federal High Court Orders INEC to Recognize Nenadi Usman as LP Leader

January 21, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the removal of Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the Senator Nenadi

Anthony Joshua’s Driver Charged To Court For ‘Reckless Driving’ After Deadly Crash

January 20, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver of British boxer Anthony Joshua, has been adjourned following a deadly collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Kayode, 46, appeared in a Sagamu court on Tuesday for the continuation of

Natasha Akpoti Reacts as Court Throws Out Defamation and Criminal Charges filed against her by FG

January 15, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw the criminal defamation charges earlier filed against her, describing the move as a validation of her stance. Speaking to journalists on

Trial Continues as Owo Attack Survivors Give Graphic Accounts in Abuja Court

January 15, 2026 Gistlover Stella 0

A grieving couple on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how they survived the June 5, 2022, terror attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, describing scenes of horror

Court Grants Bail to Ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case

December 18, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Justice Maryam Hassan of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, in his ongoing N2.2 billion contract fraud trial. Ngige, who served as

Supreme Court Revokes Tinubu’s Pardon, Affirms D3ath Sentence for Maryam Sanda

December 12, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Supreme Court has revoked the pardon previously granted by President Bola Tinubu to Abuja-based housewife Maryam Sanda, who was convicted for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. Sanda was originally sentenced to death

“My View of President Tinubu Changed After Supreme Court Cleared Accusations”- Reno Omokri

December 4, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A throwback video featuring political commentator Reno Omokri has resurfaced, showing him discussing how his opinion of President Bola Tinubu shifted following a key legal decision. In the video, Omokri revealed that his perspective on

Court of Appeal Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal Following Terrorism Conviction

November 28, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has struck out an appeal filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), declaring that the appeal was lacking in merit and had

"I'm aware i didn't" - Man drags his girlfriend to court over false pregnancy claims

FCT Court Jails 19-Year-Old Teacher for Life Over Abuse of 9-Year-Old Pupil

November 1, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old school teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for abusing a nine-year-old pupil in the Kwali Area Council. The verdict, delivered by Justice

Court Sacks Zamfara Lawmaker Over Defection to APC, Orders Refund of Salaries

October 31, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep. Abubakar Gummi, who represents the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) without

Court orders DNA test on late singer’s son, Liam

September 3, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

On Tuesday, September 1st, a magistrate court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, ruled that Liam Aloba, the son of the late musician Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, undergo a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test. The