The Federal High Court in Abuja has warned Mohammed Usman, also known as Khalid Al-Barnawi, the alleged leader of Boko Haram dissident splinter group, Ansaru, and four other suspects, against absenting themselves from court sessions. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the warning on Tuesday following the absence of Al-Barnawi, theContinue Reading
An Abuja High Court has declined to grant an order restraining Paulo Homes Ltd, the FCT Minister, and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) from carrying out further activities within River Park Estate Abuja. Justice C.O. Agashieze, a vacation judge, refused to hear the motion on notice filed by JonahCapitalContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted an application filed by the Department of State Service (DSS) to shield its witnesses in the trial of five suspected terrorists who attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the request after DSS lawyer,Continue Reading
The Incorporated Trustees of Legal Defence Against Injustice Initiative has filed a suit seeking the refund of over N140 billion into the coffers of the Federal Government. The fund is said to be connected to the acquisition of OVH Energy by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). TheContinue Reading
The Federal Government is to arraign five suspected terrorists who attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State on June 5, 2022 where scores of worshippers were killed. They will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The five suspects, who were escortedContinue Reading
A High Court in Abuja has awarded a fine of N85 million against Zenith Bank Plc for freezing a customer’s bank account by relying on an invalid court order. Justice S. U. Bature, in a judgment, also ordered the bank to immediately unfreeze the account domicile in its branchContinue Reading
,,,,,Orders them to leave Nigeria within 6 days The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted 21 foreign hackers and ordered each of them to pay the sum of N1 million. Justice Ekerete Akpan’s ruling followed the convicts’ plea bargain deal with the Nigerian Police Force, the prosecuting agency.Continue Reading
A Benue State High Court sitting in Otukpo has dismissed a suit seeking a 500 million naira damages against Rockbridge Construction Limited over its alleged hazardous quarrying activities in a community in Benue State. Justice G.A. Omale, in a judgment, held that the quality and quantum of the evidenceContinue Reading
By Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted the duo of Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, a former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, and one Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau De Change Operator, for $2,198,900.00 ( Two million, One Hundred and Ninety Eight Thousand, Nine HundredContinue Reading
