
Nigeria Begins Mass Trial of Suspected Terrorists in Abuja
The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced the mass trial of individuals suspected of terrorism offenses, marking a significant legal proceeding in Nigeria.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced the mass trial of individuals suspected of terrorism offenses, marking a significant legal proceeding in Nigeria.

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.

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 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 in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from inviting or investigating Mr.

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.

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 in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the alleged terrorism-financing trial against Bauchi State’s finance commissioner, Yakubu Adamu.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.
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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.