The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the remand of Mr Jesam Michael, the Chef Executive Officer (CEO) of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS) Limited, in Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged investment fraud. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a ruling in Michael’s bail application shortly after he was arraignedContinue Reading
By Sylvester Udemezue Reacting to a breaking news-headline about the recent passing of a very respected Chief Justice of Nigeria, Emeritus, Hon Justice Mohammed Uwais, learned senior colleague and notable human rights advocate who is an emeritus First Vice President of the NBA, John Aikpokpo-Martins, Esq, has declaredContinue Reading
A Federal High Court in Abuja has transferred a N1.60 billion suit filed by Rite Foods Ltd, the manufacturer of Fearless Energy Drinks, against Mamuda Beverages Nig. Ltd, to the chief judge for reassignment. This was made known on Wednesday when the matter, which was before Justice Emeka Nwite, wasContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 4 for the arraignment of Halima Buba, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SunTrust Bank Ltd, over alleged money laundering to the tune of 12 million U.S dollars. Buba will be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Continue Reading
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Mr Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, and others were evading service of court documents on them. FCCPC, through its lawyer, Nsitem Chizenum, toldContinue Reading
By The absence of Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, stalled the 150 million dollars suit filed by a Nigerian, Chianugo Peter, against Google LLC and GoDaddy.com LLC. Peter had filed the suit over allegations bordering on the shutdown of his YouTubeAudio.com domain nameContinue Reading
The suspension of Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja stalled the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s money laundering case against former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano. The National Judicial Council (NJC) at its 108th meeting held between April 29 and April 30, suspended Justice Ekwo.Continue Reading
The Dutse Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on Friday, adjourned the arraignment of Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), indefinitely. The adjournment is ending the outcome of a judicial review before a higher court. Chief Magistrates Abdullahi Ilela adjourned the matter after Maikalangu’s lawyer,Continue Reading
By The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed May 26 to hear a suit filed by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS’) Plc against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others NIBSS, in the suit, is seeking an order to prevent any institution from challenging its statutoryContinue Reading
