Category: Judicial
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FARMER FACES COURT OVER N200,000 PALM TREE DAMAGE
60-year-old denies destroying neighbour’s young palm trees in Ondo State. A 60-year-old farmer, Tolani Aribo, appeared Friday before the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo over allegedly destroying a young palm tree worth N200,000. Aribo faces a two-count charge of conspiracy and malicious damage, but pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor ASP Zedekiah Orogbemi said the incident…
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RETRIAL OF SULE LAMIDO, SONS STALLED OVER ABSENCE
Defendants fail to appear as N1.35bn fraud case hits another delay. The retrial of former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, his two sons, and others over alleged N1.35 billion fraud was stalled Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja due to the defendants’ absence. The case, now reassigned to Justice Peter Lifu, could not proceed…
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ECOWAS COURT PLEDGES TO PROTECT WOMEN’S RIGHTS, END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Abuja – The ECOWAS Court of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls across West Africa, promising justice that is accessible, effective, and transformative. Speaking at the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja, Court President Justice Ricardo Gonçalves said the institution aims to turn legal protections into real-life…
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FEMALE JOURNALISTS URGED TO PRIORITISE SELF-CARE, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE ON IWD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, experts have urged female journalists—especially those reporting on health—to prioritise self-care and lifestyle medicine to safeguard their physical and mental wellbeing. Speaking at a webinar by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) themed “Resilient Reporting: Mental Wellbeing for the Modern Female Journalist”, veteran journalist Ifeyinwa Omowole…
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COURT SETS MAY 5 FOR TRIAL OF TERROR SUSPECT LINKED TO OKENE CHURCH ATTACK
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5 to continue the trial of Abdulazeez Obadaki, a suspected member of the Ansaru terrorist group linked to the deadly 2012 attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi State. The attack, which occurred on June 12, 2012, left at least 19 worshippers, including…
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COURT SETS MAY 18 FOR TRIAL OF MAN ACCUSED OF CALLING FOR COUP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 18 for the trial of a man accused of using social media to call on the military to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date on Monday after the prosecution requested more time to review the case file. The prosecutor,…
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BENUE LAWMAKERS ALARMED OVER ALLEGED TRAFFICKING OF 400 CHILDREN TO FCT ORPHANAGE
The Benue State House of Assembly has raised alarm over the alleged trafficking of more than 400 children from the state to an orphanage in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), demanding urgent action to locate and rescue them. The concern followed a motion by Peter Uche (APC/Guma) during plenary in Makurdi, where he cited reports…
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PDP GOVERNORS URGE CALM AS APPEAL COURT SET TO RULE ON PARTY LEADERSHIP CRISIS
With the Court of Appeal set to deliver judgment on the PDP leadership dispute, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has called on members and supporters to remain calm and respect the rule of law. In a statement issued by its Director-General Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, the forum—chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed—urged party…
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APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds. The appellate court dismissed his appeal challenging the jurisdiction and verdict of the Special Court Martial that convicted him in October 2023. Following that ruling, Mohammed was…
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PDP GOVERNORS URGE CALM AHEAD OF APPEAL COURT VERDICT ON PARTY CRISIS
With the Court of Appeal set to rule on the PDP leadership dispute, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has appealed to members and supporters to remain calm and respect the judicial process. In a statement issued by the forum’s Director-General, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, and backed by its chairman Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi…
