Courts, legislation, legal reform, and justice system news.
South Africa has rejected Nigeria's request for compensation for citizens who fled xenophobic violence and abandoned businesses. Officials dismissed the claim and accused Nigerian migrants of running illegal drug dens.
The EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed that cybercriminals known as 'Yahoo boys' stole ₦7.2 million from a judge's bank account in a single night. Debit alerts reportedly woke the judge as the funds were being withdrawn.
The Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court's decision allowing Muslim students to wear hijabs at the University of Ibadan International School, reinstating the school's ban on religious attire.
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is scheduled to be arraigned on July 22, 2026, in a Kwara State High Court over alleged defamatory remarks against Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
Nigeria is pursuing compensation for property left behind by its citizens following protests linked to illegal immigration in South Africa, as Pretoria pledges an 'orderly' response.
The Federal Government has secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences since launching its mass trial programme in 2017, marking a significant milestone in the country's counterterrorism efforts.
A Nigerian court has granted Peter Obi leave to serve Kenneth Okonkwo with court documents by substituted means in a ₦8 billion defamation lawsuit. Okonkwo denies receiving the documents and questions the suit's legitimacy.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned Nollywood actor Emeka Ike's N10 billion fundamental rights suit against INEC and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's media aide Lere Olayinka until July 22.
Witness Tumelo Nku is expected to resume his testimony at the Madlanga Commission after his appearance was cut short. He requested an opportunity to supplement his initial statement.
Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Uche Nnaji was arrested by the ICPC on 1 July 2026 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over allegations of forging his UNN degree and NYSC discharge certificate.
The Presidency has labeled Adeniyi Adeyemi a serial con artist and warned the public against believing his claims, as his trial looms over allegations of leading a fraudulent presidential council and opening a CBN account with forged documents.
A South African court has rejected Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala’s agreed eight-year plea deal on fraud and corruption charges, with the magistrate proposing a 12-year prison sentence instead.
A South African court has rejected the proposed sentence in the plea agreement involving businessman Thabo 'Cat' Matlala, citing concerns over the leniency of the terms.
A Pretoria magistrate has doubled the sentence sought by the National Prosecuting Authority for Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala in a R228 million fraud case linked to Medicare24.
South African Hawks leader resigns amid cocaine theft probe; Kenyan police fire on abduction protest; Nigeria sees multiple arrests and officer training. Agencies across Africa report active operations.