Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 31 for judgement in a suit seeking to stop the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the grounds of alleged violations of the […]
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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA–The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, deferred the trial of the detained commander of the Ansaru terrorist sect, Mahmud Usman, till November 19. Ansaru, a breakaway faction of the Boko Haram terrorist group, was […]
A Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has adjourned further hearing in the trial of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime offences to November 24. The hearing earlier scheduled for October 20 could not hold on Monday owing to the […]
The Nigeria Police have taken Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, his brother Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and 10 other people to court. This follows the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest that took place in Abuja on Monday. A court document confirming the charges was […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved its judgement on a suit that 11 states of the federation filed to challenge what they termed as President Bola Tinubu’s unconstitutional actions in Rivers State. The states, which were […]
By Ramatu Garba Two men identified as Aliyu Hussaini, and Amir Zakariyya were on Monday sentenced to death by hanging for stabbing Buhari Imam, a lecturer with the Northwest University Kano to death. Hussaini of Sheka Sabuwar Abuja Quarters, and […]
Malabu Oil & Gas Limited has sought the leave of the Supreme Court to appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, delivered in favour of Nigerian Agip Exploration Ltd. The company, in a motion on notice […]
A judge on Friday ordered the release on bail of Hannibal Kadhafi, son of longtime Libyan ruler Moamer Kadhafi, after nearly a decade of pre-trial detention in Lebanon, a judicial official said. After questioning Kadhafi, the judge ordered his release […]
By Ramatu Garba A 78-year -old Kano farmer identified as Dan’azumi Muhammad has been sentenced to five years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to one-count charge bordering on attempt to sexually abuse a seven-year-old girl. Muhammad, who lives in Kumurya […]
Bayelsa council chairmen quit party as senator joins APCThe Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed a definite hearing for Monday on the case challenging the proposed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention, billed for November 15 and 16. Justice […]