Category : Judiciary


Court Grants ₦100m Bail to Bauchi Finance Commissioner

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Bauchi State Finance Commissioner Yakubu Adamu and three co-defendants in a $9.7 million terrorism financing case. Each defendant must meet ₦100 million bail with strict conditions including weekly DSS rep

Court Stops Wike from Revoking Maitama Land in Abuja

The FCT High Court has issued an interim order restraining Minister Nyesom Wike and the FCTA from acting on a disputed Maitama land revocation. Justice Bello Kawu barred eviction and ordered status quo maintenance.

Anthony Joshua's Driver Trial Adjourned to Feb 25 in Ogun

The Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has postponed the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver to boxing champion Anthony Joshua, to February 25, 2026, following legal arguments over witness testimony and case file procedures.

FG Charges SAN Ozekhome with Forgery Over UK Property

The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, for alleged forgery linked to a disputed London property. Read the full details of the case filed at the FCT High Court.

Court Restrains Rivers Assembly from Impeaching Fubara

A Rivers State High Court has issued an interim injunction, stopping the State Assembly and Chief Judge from proceeding with impeachment plans against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. The case is adjourned to January 23, 2026. Read the full deta

Court Victory for Pretty Mike as NDLEA's Shutdown Bid Fails

A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the NDLEA's application to reseal Pretty Mike's Proxy Night Club, upholding its reopening. The judge also approved contempt proceedings against the NDLEA Chairman. Read the full details of the legal drama.

Supreme Court Backs Tinubu on Rivers Emergency Rule

Nigeria's Supreme Court has upheld President Tinubu's power to declare emergency rule in Rivers State. Our analysis explores the ruling's impact on democracy and the contentious suspension of elected officials. Read the full story.

Court Serves IGP, AGF Over Sowore's ₦1.2bn Suit

A Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General to respond to Omoyele Sowore's fundamental rights lawsuit. The case is adjourned to March 2026.

FG's Criminal Case Against Senator Natasha Struck Out

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the criminal defamation charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The case, which sparked a national debate on free speech, was discontinued by the AGF's office. Read the full details.

NJC Elevates Justice Oyewole to Supreme Court

The National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Joseph Oyewole for the Supreme Court and approved 35 others for judicial roles. Read the full details of the NJC's 110th meeting decisions.

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