Sowore: We have not violated court order–DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, said it did not violate the court order on the release of Omoyele Sowore, Convener, #RevolutionNow Protest, […]
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Alleged falsehood: Court forecloses prosecution in Melaye’s trial
Justice Olasumbo Goodluck of an FCT High Court Maitama, on Thursday foreclosed the prosecution in the trial of Sen. Dino Melaye for alleged falsehood. Melaye, […]
BREAKING: Court finds ex-Gov. Orji Kalu guilty of fraud
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday found a former Governor of Abia, Uzor Kalu, guilty of 39 counts of fraud Kalu was charged […]
BREAKING: Release Sowore within 24 hours, Court orders DSS
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Security, DSS, to release Omoyele Sowore within 24 hours. Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, […]
Court to hear N300m damages suit against MTN Feb. 10, 11
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned until Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, a N300 million damages suit filed by an Abuja-based musician, Liberty […]
Kalu: Court adjourns judgment on N7.2bn fraud charge
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday adjourned until Dec. 5, judgment in a N7.2 billion fraud case against former Gov. Orji Kalu of […]
Court to El-Rufai: You can’t stop EFCC from investigating you
The Federal High Court, Abuja, says Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, cannot stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating him. Justice Binta […]
Court affirms SERAP’s right to sue Buhari, NASS, others over security votes spending
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja granted leave to the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in a suit against President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate […]
After trial-within-trial, court admits EFCC evidence against Omokore
In a trial-within-trial to determine the admissibility of the statements of the fourth and fifth defendants, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, […]
Alleged N80m, $156,200 fraud: EFCC docks former Sokoto guber candidate, Kebbe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) governorship candidate, Yusha’u Mohammed-Kebbe before Justice Darius Khobo of the […]
Alleged ₦5.7bn SURE-P fraud: I’ve no evidence I took money to Shema, EFCC witness says
At the resumed trial of former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema at the Federal High Court, Katsina on Tuesday, the former Special Adviser […]
Court grants Maina’s son N60m bail
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, granted bail to Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, son of the former chairman, […]
Court postpones Mompha, Kudeih’s arraignment till Nov. 28
Justice Muslim S. Hassan of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday, adjourned the arraignment of Kolade Phillip and his associate, Hamza […]
Court stops EFCC from prosecuting ex-Customs boss, Dikko
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from prosecuting the former Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji […]
Sowore: Short Of Sureties? By Abiodun Gboyega
“Considering the pedigree of the first defendant as observed in his application, it is rather unfortunate that no one is willing to stand as his […]
Court rebukes Maina’s lawyer, adjourns till Nov. 25
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, November 21, 2019, reprimanded Adeola Adedipe, counsel to the second defendant in the trial […]
I never tested my daughter’s virginity, man tells court
A 37-year-old commercial motorcyclist on Thursday told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court that he did not use fingers to check his daughter’s […]
BREAKING: Court dissolves 4 new emirate councils in Kano
A Kano High Court presided over by Justice Usman Na’Abba on Thursday dissolved the four additional emirates and first class emirs created by Kano State […]
Court jails 2 Internet fraudsters in Ilorin
A Kwara High Court, sitting in Ilorin, on Wednesday, sentenced two persons, Emezue Joseph and Ibrahim Omotowo, to six months imprisonment for internet fraud and […]
Police recruitment: Court to deliver judgment in PSC suit Dec. 4
The Federal High Court Abuja will on Dec. 4, deliver judgment in the suit filed by the Police Service Commission (PSC) against the Nigeria Police […]
Alleged P&ID scam: Court refuses to grant adjournment in trial of Briton
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, overruled the British national, James Nolan, on his application for adjournment over inability of […]
Two former bankers bag 2 years imprisonment for N25m fraud
Justice Adama Iyami- Lamikanra of the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, convicted a former Manager of Diamond Bank […]
Alleged culpable homicide: Court fixes adoption of addresses Dec 11
An FCT High Court in Nyanya, on Monday fixed Dec. 11 for adoption of final written addresses in a case of alleged culpable homicide filed […]
UPDATE: Bayelsa Poll: Appeal court orders INEC to maintain status quo
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt,on Friday has granted an exparte order of injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from disqualifying the […]
Alleged ₦28.9m fraud: Mild drama in court as fake cleric‘s counsel withdraws
There was a mild drama in a Plateau High Court on Friday when a counsel, Mr J.O. Ogieva, withdrew his legal representation to a fake […]