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Here are some notable judgments and cases from the Lagos High Court:

  1. Malabu Oil Deal: In 2019, the Lagos High Court convicted and sentenced Mohammed Abacha, a former Nigerian government official, to two years in prison for his role in the Malabu Oil Deal, a corruption scandal involving the sale of OPL 245 oil block.
  2. Diezani Alison-Madueke: In 2019, the court convicted and sentenced Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, to 12 years in prison for laundering $153 million.
  3. James Ibori: In 2012, the court convicted and sentenced James Ibori, a former Governor of Delta State, to 13 years in prison for corruption and money laundering.
  4. Lagos State vs. Femi Fani-Kayode: In 2016, the court convicted and sentenced Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, to six months in prison for money laundering and corruption.
  5. Lagos State vs. Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke: In 2011, the court convicted and sentenced Jim Iyke, a Nollywood actor, to three months in prison for fraud and forgery.
  6. Lagos State vs. Senator, Stella Oduah: In 2019, the court convicted and sentenced Stella Oduah, a former Minister of Aviation, to seven years in prison for corruption and money laundering.
  7. Lagos State vs. Senator, Dino Melaye: In 2019, the court convicted and sentenced Dino Melaye, a former Senator, to seven years in prison for corruption and money laundering.
  8. Lagos State vs. Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode: In 2020, the court ordered the Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, to refund N9.9 billion to the state government, which he allegedly misappropriated during his tenure as Governor.

These are just a few examples of notable judgments and cases from the Lagos High Court. The court has also handled many other high-profile cases involving corruption, fraud, and other criminal offenses.