Category: Judicial
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT RESCHEDULES HEARING FOR SOWORE, OTHERS IN #FreeNnamdiKanuNow PROTEST SUIT TO NOVEMBER 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of the suit filed by the police against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other conveners of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest to November 5. The delay was due to the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, who was attending to matters at the court’s…
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COURT ORDERS PERMANENT FORFEITURE OF $49,700 FROM FORMER INEC OFFICIAL DR. NURA ALI
The Federal High Court in Abuja has permanently forfeited $49,700 recovered from Dr. Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC for Sokoto State during the 2023 general elections. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite following a motion by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ICPC had…
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LAWYER CHALLENGES INEC’S ₦1.5 BILLION FEE FOR VOTER REGISTER COPIES IN COURT
Lawyer Vincent Ottaokpukpu has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to nullify the ₦1.5 billion fee INEC charged for producing copies of the national register of voters and list of polling units. Ottaokpukpu applied under the Freedom of Information Act to get certified copies…
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COURT ADJOURNS DANGOTE PETROLEUM REFINERY’S SUIT AGAINST NNPCL OVER OIL IMPORT LICENCE DISPUTE TO NOVEMBER 5
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of a lawsuit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and others concerning oil import licences. The hearing, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed due to the presiding judge Justice Mohammed Umar’s absence, as he was sitting…
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NIGERIA’S NEW WILDLIFE PROTECTION BILL PASSES SENATE, SET TO STRENGTHEN CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Great news for wildlife lovers and conservationists! Nigeria’s Senate has officially passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, a major step forward in combating illegal wildlife trafficking and protecting Nigeria’s rich biodiversity. The bill, which now awaits President Bola Tinubu’s signature, updates outdated laws, introduces tougher penalties for offenders, and enhances the powers…
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COURT DISMISSES NO-CASE SUBMISSION BY ABBY KYARI AND BROTHERS, ORDERS THEM TO OPEN DEFENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the no-case submission application filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari and his two brothers in a 23-count charge brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Justice James Omotosho ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the…
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SENATE TO CONFIRM NEW SERVICE CHIEFS WEDNESDAY TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
The Nigerian Senate is set to confirm the newly appointed Service Chiefs on Wednesday, October 29, following a letter from President Bola Tinubu seeking their approval. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the screening during Tuesday’s plenary, emphasizing the urgency of confirming the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs so they can begin their…
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BAIL IN NIGERIA: LAW SAYS IT’S FREE, BUT STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR URGENT REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT
There’s growing outcry from police prosecutors, lawyers, NGOs, and rights activists about how bail procedures are handled in practice in Nigeria. While the law clearly states that bail is a conditional right and must not require payment, everyday realities often tell a different story. Section 62(1) and Section 64(1) of the Police Act 2020 say…
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COURT ADJOURNS ARRANGEMENT OF SEN. ANDY UBA IN N400 MILLION FRAUD CASE TO NOVEMBER 6
Senator Andy Uba and his co-defendant Benjamin Etu will have to wait until November 6 to be arraigned in the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an alleged N400 million fraud. The matter was adjourned Tuesday because Justice Mohammed Umar, the trial judge, was occupied in another court division. The judge had threatened to issue a…
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MAGISTRATE COURT IN OGUDU LOCKS UP MAN FOR STEALING FROM FAMILY AND THREATENING HIS FATHER
A 28-year-old man, Edet Emmanuel, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos after being found guilty of stealing from his own family and threatening to kill his father. Despite facing a four-count charge including stealing, willful damage, and threat to life, Emmanuel pleaded not guilty. According to…
