Court Grants ₦100m Bail to Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai
By Oluwakemi Kindness Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million with one surety in like sum. The court imposed strict conditions that must be met before the bail can be perfected. Justice Abdulmalik ruled that the […]
Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Mamman 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years imprisonment over a ₦33.8 billion fraud linked to major hydroelectric power projects. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho found Mamman guilty on all 12 counts of conspiracy and money […]
Federal High Court Reshuffles Judges Nationwide
By Zainab Bakare The Federal High Court has announced a sweeping new posting schedule affecting newly appointed and serving judges, in a move aimed at strengthening judicial efficiency across its divisions nationwide. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Court’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine-Oby Christopher, the Chief Judge of the Federal High […]
Court Stops NBC From Sanctioning Broadcasters Over Codes
By Oluwakemi Kindness A Federal High Court in Lagos has temporarily barred the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from sanctioning broadcast stations under disputed sections of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, in a ruling seen as a significant win for press freedom. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim injunction on Wednesday following an ex parte application filed […]
Court Bars INEC From Recognising ADC Congresses by Caretaker Committee
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by committees appointed by a caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik also barred the caretaker committee from interfering with the tenure […]
NDLEA Secures ₦33.6bn Drug Forfeiture in Massive Onne Port Bust
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recorded a major breakthrough in its war against illicit drugs, securing a court-ordered forfeiture of narcotics worth over ₦33.6 billion intercepted at the Onne Port in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the agency confirms that the Federal […]
El-Rufai Gets Bail as Court Defers Ruling on Fresh Charges
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Kaduna amid ongoing legal battles over allegations of financial misconduct. Justice Rilwan Aikawa, presiding over the Federal High Court, approved the bail application on Tuesday in Kaduna in a case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices […]