Court orders blogger, Linda Ikeji to pay Neo black movement N30m damages
The Delta High Court in Effurun on Monday ordered a foremost blogger, Linda Ikeji, N30 million as general damaged to the Neo Black Movement […]
Judiciary
Tukur Mamu: Court warns FG against lack of diligent prosecution
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, warned the Federal Government (FG) against lack of diligent prosecution in the charge filed against former terrorist […]
Mother, son docked for allegedly stealing patient’s phone at UCH
A 41-year old mother, Mrs Oluwalani Akintola, and her son, Mofeoluwa Olutayo, 23, on Monday, appeared before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court, Ibadan, for […]
Zulum pledges to improve welfare of Borno judiciary members
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has vowed to improve the welfare of lawyers and legal personnel of the state […]
Forex crisis: Court permits EFCC to freeze 1, 146 individuals, companies accounts
A Federal High Court, Abuja has granted an interim order sought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze at least 1, […]
Court slams N10m costs on EFCC, others for fundamental right violations
A Federal Capital Territory high court, Maitama on Monday slammed N10 million cost on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and three others […]
SERAP sues NNPC over failure to account for ‘missing $2.04bn, N164bn oil revenues’
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over […]
Bauchi Governor Mohammed congratulates Tsammani on elevation as Supreme Court Justice
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has congratulated one of the state’s most industrious sons, Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, JSC, […]
Yahaya Bello: Court orders EFCC boss, Olukoyede to appear over alleged contempt
A Kogi High Court in Lokoja on Friday ordered the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13 […]
Senior lawyer sues NERC, AEDC over alleged unlawful hike in electricity tariff
Mr Joe Agi, SAN, has sued the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Abuja Electricity Distribution (AEDC) Plc at the Federal High Court, Abuja […]
Kogi election dispute: Tribunal adjourns for adoption of final written addresses
The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has adjourned the petition filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Murtala […]
Court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction
A court in New York has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, saying the film mogul did not receive a fair trial. In a […]
Court sets aside arrest warrant against Fubara’s Chief of Staff
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, vacated the warrant of arrest issued on Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. […]
Appeal Court President, AGF, SANs pay tribute to late Justice Orji-Abadua
The Court of Appeal President, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Body of Senior Advocates of […]
Court dismisses suit seeking to reverse appointment of Hannatu Musawa as minister
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking to reverse the appointment of Hannatu Musawa as Minister of Art, Culture and Creative […]
Alleged $9.6bn P&ID scam: Hearing in EFCC’s suit against fleeing Briton stalled
Hearing in two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, could not proceed […]
Tinubu to judiciary: Undertake reforms for functional justice system
President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that will ensure functional justice system and support economic growth. Tinubu […]
Court fixes May 17 for ruling on Binance executive’s bail plea
A Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 17 for a ruling on a bail application filed by the detained Binance executive, Tigran […]
Court to deliver ruling in Yahaya Bello’s application to vacate arrest warrant May 10
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 10 for ruling on an application by former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, seeking […]
Man bags life imprisonment for defiling neighbour’s daughter
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a 32-year-old software engineer, Chukwudi Anyanwu, to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s 13-year […]