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Matlala appeared in the Pretoria Commercial Crimes Court regarding allegations of irregularities in the awarding of a R228 million contract to Medicare24 by the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Lawyers representing Melody’s Farm Ltd have accused Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, the Abia State commissioner for Environment and Solid Minerals Resources, of trying to reopen a case against the poultry farm despite the company holding a valid environmental certificate and having multiple court cases pending on the issue. This accusation was made in a letter dated June 15, 2026, addressed to the commissioner.

A court has decided to expedite the trial of a journalist from Taraba who has been in detention for six months. During the hearing, prosecuting counsel Barr. D.G. Tukura requested that specific bank documents and account statements from three banks be presented to the court along with PIN witnesses.

Alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala is scheduled to appear in the Commercial Crimes Court, where a possible plea deal may be discussed. This appearance marks a significant development in his ongoing legal proceedings.

Hauwa Ishaku, a 38-year-old businesswoman, and Chucks Benson, a 73-year-old driver, have been arraigned in a Life Camp Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly causing a road accident. They were charged by the police with driving without care and causing an accident. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

A former apartheid-era Askari is set to appear in court facing 15 counts of murder, among other charges. The legal proceedings are part of ongoing efforts to address crimes committed during the apartheid era, according to SABC News.

Pastor Victor Kanyari has filed a court case seeking custody of his children from their stepfather, alleging that they have been warned against communicating with him. Kanyari claims that this situation has hindered his ability to talk to his kids, amid ongoing accusations against Tash, the stepfather.

Former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai appeared in two separate courts in Kaduna on Wednesday to face charges of alleged financial misconduct, abuse of office, and money laundering. These charges were filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The proceedings took place at the Federal High Court II, overseen by Justice Hauwa’u Buhari.

Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Ramadhan ordered the release of one suspect in the Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire case, stating that she was not culpable for the arson that resulted in the deaths of 16 learners. The suspect is to be released to her parents, while eight other suspects will remain in custody for an additional two days, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

A man from Lagos has been remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre following allegations of assault against his 18-year-old wife. This case highlights issues of domestic violence in the region.

A Lagos Magistrate Court in Oshodi has sentenced 14 individuals to three months in prison each for assaulting environmental sanitation officers during an enforcement operation at the Oshodi Resettlement Market.

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has scheduled a ruling for July 1, 2026, regarding bail applications submitted by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, according to Naija News.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, will be arraigned in a Federal High Court in Abuja. This follows his arrest a few months ago by security operatives on allegations of money laundering.

A man has been arraigned in Lagos over an alleged property fraud involving N17.5 million. The prosecution claims that after the complainant found out the property was not for sale, the defendant issued two cheques from Stanbic IBTC Bank, one for N10 million and another for N5 million, as partial repayment of the funds.

A court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an 83-year-old woman seeking to prevent police from inviting or arresting her regarding criminal allegations made by musician Jigida Queen. The allegations arose from a dispute over family property. The ruling was reported by Premium Times.

During a court visit, protected witnesses identified Paul Mackenzie and seven co-accused individuals at key sites in Shakahola Forest. They provided details regarding alleged cult activities connected to the deaths in Shakahola and Kwa Binzaro.

A court has granted protection orders to the family of a Nakuru woman who was allegedly killed by a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer. The orders were issued in a case filed by Serah Nyokabi Mugweru, a relative of the deceased, against the accused, with involvement from former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko.

Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial-within-trial concerning the alleged ₦109 billion fraud involving former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Idris. The adjournment took place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as the court continues to address the case.

A court has issued protection orders against KDF captain Kaunga, who is accused of murdering his wife, Ann Mugweru. The orders were requested by Serah Nyokabi Mugweru, a relative of the victim, who reported that Kaunga continued to threaten and intimidate her family members while in custody.

A Naivasha court has released one student in connection with the Utumishi Girls fire after Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Ramadhan Lorot determined there was no evidence linking her to the incident. Meanwhile, eight other suspects are still in custody and are facing murder charges related to the deadly blaze.