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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been slammed with fresh nine-count corruption charges by the ICPC. He appeared before the Federal High Court for a bail ruling and was granted N200 million bail, though he remains in custody pending the fulfillment of conditions.
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed a petition with the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to reverse a decision made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Nigerian police have reacted to a Federal High Court ruling from March, which affirmed the constitutional right of Nigerians to record police officers performing their duties in public.
Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to permanently forfeit 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a disputed property in the United Kingdom linked to the late former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Gen. Jeremiah Useni (rtd.), to the Nigerian government.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has announced April 24 as the final date for the manual filing of new cases in its Lagos Division, transitioning to an electronic system.
Petrocam Trading Nigeria Ltd is seeking to discharge an interim order freezing its bank accounts over an alleged N9bn dispute, with a Federal High Court in Lagos adjourning the ruling until April 30, 2026.
A Federal High Court has reinstated the Union Bank board, ruling the CBN’s January 2024 intervention unlawful. The Central Bank of Nigeria is reviewing the judgment while assuring the public of the bank's stability and reaffirming its commitment to oversight.
The Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators have applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja for leave to amend their originating summons in a suit seeking the deregistration of some political parties.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has imposed a $6 million fine on 10 Filipino sailors and their vessel for importing 20kg of cocaine into Nigeria.
A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ruled that Nigerians possess the constitutional right to record police officers performing their duties in public, a decision seen as a boost for accountability and civil liberties.
The NDLEA has arraigned 10 Filipino nationals and a vessel before a Federal High Court in Lagos for the alleged importation of 20kg of cocaine into Nigeria Read More:…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has described a Federal High Court verdict barring him from recontesting the governorship election in 2028 as an unnecessary distraction, reaffirming his focus on current governance. This comes after he previously distanced himself from a re-election agenda following a court order that barred him from the 2028 election.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has reaffirmed its previous order, restraining parties from taking further steps in criminal allegations against a new generation bank and some of its top executives, pending the determination of the matter.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from inviting or investigating Mr.
Exactly 541 days after Federal Government, through Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, signed the Cape Town Convention, CTC, Practice Direction, questions are being raised over why Nigerian airline operators are still struggling to easily dry lease aircraft. The post CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges appeared first on Vanguard News.
The CEO of NetNaija has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged copyright infringement and remanded in Kuje.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, who is accused of making defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu, due to the judge's absence.
A Federal High Court has restrained the Nigerian Police from inviting or harassing Tosiba Appliances Ltd. over a previously resolved commercial dispute. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-bars-police-from-re-inviting-firm-others-over-resolved-dispute/
Benue NBA branches have issued a joint statement faulting the Code of Conduct Bureau's invitation of Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho, calling it unconstitutional.
One of the alleged masterminds of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. The post Owo Church Attack: I was chained, beaten till I fainted, alleged terrorist tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.
A Federal High Court has discharged and acquitted former NDDC director Tuoyo Omatsuli and others in the alleged N3.6bn NDDC fraud case by the EFCC. Read More:…
A Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor, has discharged and acquitted former NDDC executive director of Projects, Engr Tuoyo Omatsuli, Francis Momoh, and two other defendants from money laundering charges.
A Federal High Court has scheduled April 13, 2026, as the date for judgment in the N868 million case against the former acting Accountant-General.
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to appear before it following an investigation into an allegation that he operated secret bank accounts. The post Alleged secret bank accounts: CCB summons FHC CJ, Justice Tsoho appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Friday, set aside and dismissed a N38,878,451,742.22 judgment earlier entered by a Federal High Court in favour of Mr. Joe Agi, SAN, over alleged consultancy fees arising from the Paris Club Refund. The post Appeal Court quashes N38.8bn judgment against CBN in Paris Club Refund dispute appeared first on Vanguard News.
A police witness testified in a Federal High Court that Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men to carry out the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State. Read More: https://punchng.com/over-200-men-wielding-ak-47s-stormed-yelwata-police-witness/
The ruling suspends the effect of the court’s earlier order pending the determination of AMNI’s appeal before the Court of Appeal. The post AMNI confirms Federal High Court’s grant of stay of…
The Federal High Court in Ethiopia has temporarily suspended the NEBE announcement that removed five electoral constituencies from the Tigray region overnight.
The trial of former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke commenced in the Federal High Court in Abuja, with four witnesses giving evidence virtually.
A Federal High Court bailiff served the minister with the court's notice of contempt on Monday, warning him to comply with the FoI judgement or face the consequences. The post Lawyer seeks minister’s imprisonment over FoI judgment on cash transfer beneficiaries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The judges were appointed following recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC), which at its 110th meeting held on 13 and 14 January approved 14 candidates for the Federal High Court bench. The post CJN to swear in 14 Federal High Court judges (Full list) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 14 to hear a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, seeking to prevent the Sen. David Mark-led faction from parading itself as the leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted Mrs Isabella Oshodin and Bob Oshodin Organisation Ltd of all charges in a money laundering case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted several individuals for supplying goats, food, and Indian hemp to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Nigeria, with one individual sentenced to 20 years in prison.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a request to prevent Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to alleged anti-party activities, ruling that she must be properly notified, while separately, Sweden is noted as the only OECD country to have dismantled a core pillar of its state administration.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final forfeiture order for three properties and N3.4 billion in cash, all linked to alleged fraud at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appealed a Federal High Court judgment that nullified its takeover of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, arguing the lower court erred in law by holding it acted outside its statutory powers.
Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Limited has announced its intention to appeal a recent Federal High Court ruling that ordered the forfeiture of its assets, maintaining that the decision did not establish any wrongdoing against the company.
A Federal High Court has affirmed the final forfeiture of $13 million to the Nigerian government, ruling that the funds were proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Aisha Achimugu.
Nigeria's ICPC has arraigned former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai before a Federal High Court in Kaduna on charges of corruption, money laundering, and abuse of office, with youths staging protests outside the court. His bail application hearing has now been adjourned to March 31, 2026.
A Federal High Court has dismissed the cyberbullying case against Omoyele Sowore, striking out charges filed by former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun due to a lack of diligent prosecution.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 22 for the arraignment of two individuals accused of creating a fraudulent online platform to spread false scandal against Moniepoint Microfinance Bank.
A Federal High Court has prohibited Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from seeking another term in 2028, citing constitutional limits on gubernatorial tenure.
The retrial of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, his two sons, and others, facing charges of alleged N1.35 billion fraud, was stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
A Federal High Court in Nigeria has admitted an AK-47 rifle as evidence in the trial of nine men facing terrorism charges related to the deadly Yelwata massacre.
A Federal High Court dismisses a suit to stop an ICPC contract probe into a ₦350m deal, affirming the agency’s statutory power to investigate corruption. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-declines-to-stop-icpcs-%e2%82%a6350m-contract-deal-probe/
The PDP celebrates a Federal High Court ruling directing INEC to recognize Oluwole Oluyede as its official candidate for the upcoming Ekiti Governorship el Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-gov-pdp-hails-court-order-for-inec-to-recognise-oluyede/
Following a comprehensive and exhaustive investigation by the Nigeria Police Force Special Fraud Unit, SFU, and subsequent ruling by a Federal High Court, Mr. Austin Albert and his associated firms have been exonerated of all allegations of fraud regarding a $667,000 transaction. The post Police, court exonerate Albert of false fraud claims in $667,000 case appeared first on Vanguard News.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed that its substantive drug case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari is ongoing and scheduled for continuation before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, 16th March 2026. The post Our substantive drug case against Abba Kyari is on course – NDLEA appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the INEC chairman to appear before it to answer a contempt charge brought against him by the National Rescue Mi Read More: https://punchng.com/court-summons-inec-chair-over-contempt-charge-2/
The Federal High Court has summoned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over a contempt charge, indicating legal scrutiny of the electoral body's actions.
The ICPC filed the list along with its counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to oppose a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Mr El-Rufai. The post Full list of 67 items ICPC recovered from El-Rufai’s Abuja home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A human rights lawyer, Joseph Opute, has given the Lagos State Police Command a two-day ultimatum to pay N10 million awarded against it by the Federal High Court in Lagos for violating the fundamental rights of #EndSARS memorial protesters. PREMIUM TIMES obtained a copy of the letter dated 3 March and addressed to the Commissioner […] The post #EndSARS: Lawyer writes Lagos police commissioner, demands payment of N10m judgement debt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Nigeria, has declared its intention to go ahead with its state congress, defying a Federal High Court order that sought to restrain the exercise.
The Federal High Court in Akure has issued an order stopping the Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) congress, which was scheduled for Tuesday.
Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has summoned Federal High Court Chief Judge Justice Tsoho to answer questions regarding undeclared accounts, according to multiple sources within the bureau.
A Federal High Court in Lokoja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore and conduct elections in 11 suppressed constituencies in Kogi State.
A witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja that over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists attacked villages in Benue State, resulting in the burning of houses, grievous bodily harm, and the deaths of over 150 people in the Yelwata community.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an order staying the execution of its judgment in a suit between Cenroc FPSO Solutions Nigeria Ltd and AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Ltd.
The Federal High Court has temporarily suspended the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia's (NEBE) announcement to remove five electoral constituencies from the Tigray region.
A Federal High Court has adjourned the arraignment of former Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to April 23, 2026, due to his absence in court. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-court-adjourns-el-rufais-arraignment-to-april-23/
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Federal Government's application to prosecute five suspects linked to terrorist kingpin Bello Turji in absentia.
A mass trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja concluded with the conviction of 386 terrorists over four days, according to the Attorney General of the Federation.
Nigeria's Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has initiated steps to recover a London property, following a Federal High Court order for its final forfeiture. The CCB hails the judgment as a historic breakthrough in asset recovery.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced the mass trial of individuals suspected of terrorism offenses, marking a significant legal proceeding in Nigeria.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has unanimously dismissed an appeal by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), upholding a Federal High Court judgment that perpetually restrains the NBC from imposing fines on radio and television stations.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from accessing the party’s national secretariat, as the faction continues to challenge the Wike-backed convention and appeal to the Supreme Court to resolve the party's leadership dispute.
Aisha Achimugu's firm has reacted to a Federal High Court in Abuja's order for the final forfeiture of $13 million to the Nigerian federal government, citing the fraudulent origin of the funds.
The Theatre Command Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, has expressed doubts regarding the reported shooting of Abdulrahaman Mustapha by a soldier near the Federal High Court in Maiduguri.
Activist and 2023 African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has responded to criticism from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) regarding his conduct at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the association of selective outrage.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned until May 14, 2026, for judgment in the legal dispute between Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited (FNOL) and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
The NDLEA arraigned the 10 Filipinos and their vessel before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday on charges of trafficking 20 kilogrammes of cocaine. The post Court convicts 10 Filipino sailors, vessel of cocaine trafficking in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A Lagos Federal High Court strikes out a N20bn money laundering charge against a retired director after the police prosecution filed to withdraw the case. Read More: https://punchng.com/court-strikes-out-n20bn-money-laundering-charge-against-ex-director/
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against interfering with the ongoing investigation into Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria.
The party had earlier, on 3 March, elected a new set of exco in defiance of the order of the Federal High Court, Akure. The post Ondo APC conducts fresh congress, elects new exco appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted an AK-47 rifle and several naira notes as exhibits in the ongoing trial of suspects linked to the June 13, 2025 attack on Yelwata village in Benue State.
•Experts warn reforms may take long to yield results By Dickson Omobola Exactly 541 days after Federal Government, through Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, signed the Cape Town Convention, CTC, Practice Direction, questions are being raised over why Nigerian airline operators are still struggling to easily dry lease aircraft. CTC Practice Direction […] The post CTC PRACTICE DIRECTION: 541 days after, Nigerian airlines still battle leasing challenges appeared first on...
The Federal High Court of Nigeria announced its 2026 Easter vacation will run from April 7 to April 13, 2026, as confirmed by a statement from the court's Director of Information.
Members and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik recuse herself from cases involving the party.
THE Federal High Court sitting in Calabar has ordered the University of Calabar to pay the sum of 55 million naira to eight engineering students of the school. The post Court orders UNICAL to pay N55m to eight demoted students appeared first on Vanguard News.
A suspect in the Owo church attack testified in Federal High Court about his arrest by the DSS, providing details of his testimony and defense in the ongoing trial.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to appear on March 10 to face a contempt charge initiated by the National Rescue Mission (NRM).
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of Nigeria's People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hajiya Farida Umar, has stated that the party is awaiting the Federal High Court's judgment regarding the Ibadan PDP convention.
A Federal High Court will rule on March 9, 2026, on the admissibility of EFCC documents in the N80.2bn money laundering trial of ex-Kogi governor Yahaya Be Read More:…
A Federal High Court has mandated an accelerated trial for five individuals accused in the 2011 UN building bombing case, following an application from the DSS.
Chief Judge Tsoho of Nigeria's Federal High Court has responded to an invitation received from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).
The judgement runs counter to an earlier judgement of the Federal High Court in Ibadan. The post Oyo High Court validates PDP’s 2025 Ibadan convention appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A Federal High Court has granted bail of N200 million each to former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and his son in a case involving allegations of terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the alleged terrorism-financing trial against Bauchi State’s finance commissioner, Yakubu Adamu.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a petition against a Federal High Court judge, alleging that the defendants undertook transactions valued at about $9.7 million without using financial institutions.
Federal High Court Chief Judge Tsoho is facing allegations of operating undeclared accounts, a violation of the Code of Conduct Law, amid increased scrutiny within the judiciary.
Mr Bello’s appearance at the high-level political gathering comes amid his ongoing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the Federal High Court in Abuja The post Yahaya Bello, on trial for alleged N80bn fraud, attends APC Summit at Presidential Villa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Nigerian government has initiated a forensic probe into the Yelwata killings, following the arraignment of nine suspects in the Federal High Court.