Ex-CCT Chairman Umar Denies Corruption Charges
By Chinedu Echianu The immediate past Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, on Thursday pleaded not guilty to a four-count charge of alleged corruption brought against him by the Federal Government before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. Umar was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
Bello Trial Adjourned To May 6–7 for Cross-Examination
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over alleged money laundering to May 6 and 7, 2026, for the continuation of cross-examination of a key prosecution witness. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the new dates on Friday after proceedings involving the 12th […]
Malami, Son Deny Fresh Firearms Charges as Court Sets Trial Dates
By Zainab Bakare Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, have pleaded not guilty to an amended five-count charge filed by the Federal Government over alleged illegal possession of firearms. The duo entered their plea on Wednesday before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after the prosecution substituted the earlier charge with […]