The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ruled that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers while performing their duties in public, in a judgement seen as a boost for accountability and civil liberties. Delivering […]
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By Ayox Ojo The Court of Appeal has upheld the right of Malam Nasir El-lrufai to fair hearing in the suit filed by the former governor against Kaduna State House of Assembly. The Court also nullified the judgment of Justice […]
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed serious concerns over an altercation between Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja and a lawyer, Marshall Abubakar. The incident occurred on March 16 when Abubakar appeared as the lead defence counsel […]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama yesterday imposed a N500,000 fine on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for delaying the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. The court […]
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has insisted that all actions taken so far against former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.were in strict compliance with the law, including the provisions of […]
By Innocent Anaba The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has expressed concern over reports of an incident involving a Federal High Court judge in Abuja and a defence lawyer, insisting that no judge has the power under Nigerian law to order […]
The Supreme Court has affirmed the powers of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on the sale of the Lagos Continental Hotel. It delivered judgment on February 20 in favour of AMCON following a protracted legal battle between Polaris Bank Limited, […]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the October 30, 2025 judgment by Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja sacking House of Representatives member, Abubakar Suleiman Gummi. In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a three-member […]
The retrial of former Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa, his two sons and others over alleged N1.35 billion fraud was Friday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, which is now reassigned to Justice Peter Lifu, could […]
The Akure Division of the Federal High Court in Ondo State has barred Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from contesting the 2028 governorship election. In a judgment delivered by Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke, the court ruled that doing so would violate the […]