Court Clears Former Police Chief Kyari in Asset Declaration Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former head of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, of charges related to alleged false asset declaration. The case was filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which accused Kyari and two of his brothers of failing to fully disclose their assets. Delivering judgment on […]
El-Rufai Seeks Court Order to Prevent ICPC, EFCC, DSS from Seizing Assets
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to restrain the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) from freezing […]
FG Files New Money Laundering Charges Against Former Justice Minister Malami
The federal government has filed fresh money laundering charges against a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. Court documents show that the charges relate to alleged financial transactions involving more than ₦1bn (£800,000), which prosecutors say were linked to unlawful activities. The 16-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025 was […]
Firm Sues Glo Mobile, NCC Over Alleged $10m Contract Breach
A Nigerian consultancy firm has taken telecommunications operator Glo Mobile, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Megatech Engineering Limited to court over an alleged breach of a multi-million-dollar consultancy agreement. Mosakab Nigeria Limited and its promoter, Mashood Mustapha, filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking more than ₦20bn in damages. They […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife Condemns Life Sentence, Accuses Judge of “Scripted” Ruling
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, has strongly criticised the life sentence issued to her husband by the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the presiding judge of disregarding key constitutional safeguards. Reacting to Thursday’s judgment, Mrs Kanu argued that Nigerian law requires a judge to cite the […]
BREAKING: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu on Terrorism Charge
A federal high court in Abuja has found Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty on one count of terrorism, following years of legal battles between the separatist leader and the Nigerian government. Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on Thursday, stating that evidence presented by prosecutors including video recordings and […]
PDP Defies Court Order, Vows to Proceed with National Convention
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will continue preparations for its upcoming national convention despite a court order restraining it from doing so. The Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier on Friday barred the party from holding the convention, which is scheduled for 15 and 16 November in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Lead Counsel Withdraws from Case as IPOB Leader Chooses to Defend Himself
The lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has withdrawn from his ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu Agabi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation, announced his decision to step down during Thursday’s proceedings, saying the defendant had decided to take full […]
Court Postpones Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Over Delayed Medical Report
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) failed to submit its medical report on his health status. Justice James Omotosho announced the new date on Wednesday, following a request for a short adjournment by […]
Court Asked to Bar Jonathan from 2027 Presidential Race
A lawyer has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to bar former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. The case, brought by legal practitioner Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi, also asks the court to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name […]