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The Ondo State High Court has suspended High Chief Akindele Aladenika from acting as the Ore regent, prohibiting state recognition of his position until the resolution of an ongoing legal dispute, according to Punch.

Justice Ahmed Kala of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced 41-year-old Mrs. Peace Asukwo to five years in prison for trafficking and harboring four underage girls for prostitution. In addition to the prison term, Justice Kala ordered Asukwo to pay N20 million in compensation to the victims of her crimes.

The High Court has ruled in favor of Mikhail Sakharov, a foreign national married to a South African, affirming his citizenship rights and emphasizing the obligation of the Department of Home Affairs to adhere to court orders. This decision highlights the legal protections available to foreign spouses in South Africa.

A Federal High Court has approved substituted service on Ahmad Lawan in relation to a lawsuit contesting his selection as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yobe North senatorial seat.

A court has ordered the City of Joburg and Mogale City to repair the flooded riverbeds in Featherbrooke Estate, Muldersdrift, following years of legal disputes. This ruling is seen as a significant precedent for community schemes throughout South Africa, according to IOL.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organization, criticized the appellate court's recent ruling on hijab, labeling it a "travesty of justice" and a "forced abortion in the temple of justice." This statement was released by the group's executive director on July 4, 2026, following the court's decision made on July 1.

A court has ruled that the land occupied by Ruaraka School is public and deemed a Sh1.5 billion payout to the appellants illegal. The judges highlighted that the appellants had developed the land, including building 196 housing units, while the schools had been on the disputed land for over thirty years without any objections.

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has criticized the Court of Appeal in Ibadan for overturning a previous ruling that affirmed the right of female Muslim students to wear hijab. This decision, made by a three-member panel, was announced on Friday and nullifies the earlier judgement from May 22, 2024, which had supported the students' religious rights.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, the operator of DStv, to pay N3 million in damages and costs for breaching its contractual obligations by disrupting live services. The court found the company liable for shortchanging a consumer, leading to the financial penalty.

The Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State, has overturned a previous High Court ruling that permitted female Muslim students to wear hijabs at the University of Ibadan International School. In a split decision of two to one, judges Biobele Georgewill and K.I. Amadi ruled that the UI International School is a private institution, impacting the hijab policy for its students.

A 32-year-old man in Zimbabwe has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after he confessed to a violent domestic attack on his wife. The incident occurred during a heated argument regarding allegations of infidelity, according to Tori.ng.

Nigeria is planning to manufacture smartphones domestically rather than relying solely on imports, as discussed in a recent episode of Techpoint Digest. The episode also covers a new court ruling in Kenya that complicates layoffs, a ruling against a website blocking law, and a legal examination of WhatsApp delivery receipts in Kenya.

The High Court has ruled that a provision in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed a state committee to block websites without court approval, is unconstitutional. The court found that this provision infringes on constitutional rights related to freedom of religion, expression, and media freedom, granting excessive censorship powers to an administrative body without adequate safeguards.

A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu, known as "Mai siket," to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman. He was convicted on nine counts related to the crime, which took place in Gidan Kwano, Kwanar Dangora, within the Kiru Local Government Area of the state.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a ruling for July 2 regarding an application from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning the forfeiture of Saleh Mamman's property. This decision follows legal proceedings initiated by the EFCC.

A judge has ordered the Knysna municipality to pay a debt despite the lease being deemed invalid, emphasizing that organs of state should not use the courts to rectify administrative errors. This ruling highlights the judiciary's stance on accountability and proper governance in local government matters, according to TimesLIVE.

A federal judge appointed by Barack Obama has permanently blocked key components of President Donald Trump's executive order regarding voter registration. This ruling prevents the Trump administration from enforcing a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and other related changes. The decision was made by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper on June 24, 2026.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that it recovered less than N2 billion of the N22 billion that former minister Mamman was found to have stolen. A court is set to make a ruling on the EFCC's request for the forfeiture of Mamman's assets, which are linked to his conviction.

The South African Supreme Court ruled that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has the right to decide where he will be buried. This decision overturned a previous ruling by the High Court that allowed the Zambian government to repatriate his body for a national funeral. Lungu, who served as president from 2015 to 2021, died in South Africa in 2025 while receiving medical treatment, and his body has been held there since.

The Constitutional Court has ruled against the implementation of a zero VAT rate for second-hand gold, confirming that most second-hand gold will now be subject to the standard value-added tax rate of 15%. This decision effectively closes a longstanding loophole in the taxation of second-hand gold transactions.