The two suspected Ansaru senior commanders, facing terrorism offences at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday changed their minds to plead guilty to the 32-count charge after months of trial. They are Mahmud Usman, a.k.a Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, the self-styled Emir of Ansaru; and Abubakar Abba, a.k.a MahmudContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted Alhaji Bello Bodejo, National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to a N2 billion bail with two sureties in the like sum. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling on Bodejo’s bail application, ordered that one of the sureties must haveContinue Reading
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has dismissed a stay of execution application filed by Dr Ngozi Unaogu, Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, against a judgment that sacked her from office. Justice Emmanuel Subilim, in a ruling, also ordered the immediate reinstatement of Prof. Monday Igwe to complete hisContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday struck out a pre-election dispute suit filed by former Gov. of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi, against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observes that Amaechi had filed the suit to challenge the emergence of Abubakar asContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties, including a university, linked to Mr Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to the Federal Government. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) hadContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million linked to a member of House of Representatives, Rep Nicholas Mutu, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the order on Thursday while delivering a ruling on a motion for final forfeiture moved byContinue Reading
The Federal High Court, Abuja has awarded N200 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Mallam Kabiru Babai. The suit was filed by Mr Bernard Okpi on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu held thatContinue Reading
The Federal High Court (FHC) has issued (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, for a fair, impartial and expeditious determination of pre-election cases across the country. The new practice direction was issued by the Chief Judge (CJ), Justice John Tsoho. This is in exercise of the powers conferred on him byContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threatened to dismiss a suit filed against Chief Judge (CJ) of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu for lack of diligent prosecution. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a ruling, held that the case may be dismissed ifContinue Reading
