A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama heard yesterday that former Aviation Minister Stella Oduah had approached the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) for talks on a possible plea bargain arrangement on the criminal charge […]
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Justice Obiora Egwuatu has recused himself from two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Egwuatu, who was recently reassigned the cases by […]
A Court of Appeal siting in Abuja yesterday reserved judgment in the nine appeals filed by the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the decisions the Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A three-member panel of […]
By Ebere Agozie Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has warned legal practitioners against the use of the rank ‘Blue Silk’, as distinct from the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This is contained in a statement signed by […]
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Federal High Court in Calabar has sentenced two individuals for the abduction and attempted sale of a 12-year-old girl in Cross River State. Justice L.I. Ojukwu delivered the judgment on February 2, 2026, in Charge […]
Olomotane Egoro, the 10th Prosecution Witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the alleged money laundering trial of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has maintained that the cash withdrawals by the individuals mentioned in […]
ABUJA – The Court of Appeal in Abuja will on Thursday, hear a set of appeals challenging the legality of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo state, in November 2025, a development that could ultimately […]
Eroton Exploration and Production has asked Federal High Court in Lagos to halt execution of interim orders that placed the firm under administration, citing jurisdictional defects and alleged procedural irregularities. The company, through its counsel, Dr. Joseph Nwobike (SAN), leading Collins Ogbonna […]
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Monday upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Nigerian Senate acted within its constitutional and legislative powers when it disciplined the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. […]
The trial of 11 defendants accused of causing the death of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, was stalled on Monday at the High Court in Jabi, Abuja, following their absence in court. The Commissioner of Police had charged Shamsu Hassan, […]