Court rejects Rivers’ request for interim stoppage of police fund deductions
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, turned down a request of the Rivers Government to temporarily halt the deduction of […]
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Appointment of 21 judges: Court fixes hearing in suit challenging NJC, others for July 10
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed July 10 to hear a suit stopping the National Judicial Council (NJC) from appointing 21 out of the […]
Alleged N700m fraud: Court adjourns trial of Edo APC guber candidate to July 7
The Federal High Court sitting in Benin, on Thursday adjourned the trial of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Sept. 19, Edo […]
Court fixes hearing in suit challenging conviction of Akindele, husband, others for July 10
A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 10 to hear a suit challenging the legality of the conviction of popular actress, Funke Akindele, […]
Man bags 14-years jail term for raping 6-year-old girl
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday sentenced one Abdullahi Magaji, to 14-years jail term for raping a six-year-old girl. The court convicted Magaji on […]
Alleged $1bn money laundering: EFCC arraigns Malabu Oil firm, others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned Malabu Oil and Gas Limited for money laundering offences in connection to the controversial oil block, […]
Court grants EFCC leave to seize 46 houses, land linked to ex-NSITF boss Olejeme
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, granted an order of interim forfeiture in relation to 46 property, including houses and parcels of land, suspected […]
Alleged forgery: Court fixes ruling in Kwara lawmaker’s suit for July 6
An FCT High Court on Wednesday fixed July 6 for ruling on whether to refer the case of alleged certificate forgery preferred against a Kwara […]
EFCC arrests CashNation boss, ‘Kashy’ for alleged internet fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, have arrested one Babatunde Oyerinde Abidoun, a.k.a. Kashy, for his alleged involvement in […]
Alleged kidnap: Wadume’s trial begins as witness testifies in court
The trial of Taraba kidnap kinpin, Bala Hamisu, also known as Wadume, on Monday, began at the Fedeal High Court, Abuja, before Justice Binta Nyako. […]
Court dismisses alleged forgery suit against Obaseki
Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a suit filed against the Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki. Justice Chikere struck out […]
Court grants Maina’s plea for further bail variation
A Federal High Court on Monday granted an application by Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-Chairman, Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT) for further variation of bail conditions. The court […]
Alleged election exclusion: Court declines jurisdiction in suit by 15 PDP members
An FCT High Court, Jabi on Monday threw out a case filed by some aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, seeking […]
Court orders Police to pay families of 3 IMN members N15m
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, awarded the sum of N15 million against the Nigerian police over the alleged killings of three members of […]
Alleged $9.8m fraud: Court refuses to stop ex-NNPC GMD’s trial
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, declined to stop further proceedings in the trial of former General Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation […]
Edo PDP guber primary: Court strikes out suit against Obaseki
A suit challenging Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki’s participation in the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship primaries, was on Wednesday, struck out by a Federal High Court […]
EFCC re-arrests John Yusuf for N32.8bn pension fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have re-arrested a former Assistant Director in the Federal Civil Service, John Yakubu Yusuf, who […]
Court grants unconditional release of CUPP Spokesman, Ugochinyere
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Bwari, has ordered the unconditional release of the Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Party, Ikenga […]
Edo APC primary: Appeal court sets aside FHC order
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Benin, has set aside the June 8 judgment of the Federal High Court, Benin, restraining the All Progressives Congress […]
UPDATED: Court extends Giadom’s APC acting chairmanship for 14 days
An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday extended an order earlier given to permit Chief Victor Giadom act as the National Chairman of the party […]
APC crisis: Court reaffirms Giadom as acting National Chairman
As the crisis of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, continues to deepen, an FCT high court has reaffirmed Victor Giadom as the acting national […]
Alleged indictment: Court fixes hearing of Oshiomhole’s suit June 29
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned until June 29, hearing in a preliminary objection filed by Mr Adams Oshiomhole, challenging the court’s jurisdiction to […]
JUST IN: Appeal Court upholds suspension of Oshiomhole as APC boss
The Court of Appeal, in Abuja on Tuesday, upheld an order of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, suspending Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman […]
ICPC seizes Multi-Million Naira landed property from Bauchi State Governor
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has seized a multi-million naira property belonging to the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, formerly […]
Army Court martial orders General Hakeem Otiki’s demotion, dismissal
The General Court Martial of the Nigerian Army has found Major Gen Hakeem Oladapo Otiki, who is due to retire this year, guilty on five […]