Category: Judicial
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SENATE, HOUSE COMMITTEES SEND MINISTER BACK FOR DOCUMENTS
The joint Senate and House Committees on Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy asked Minister Hannatu Musawa to return on Oct. 27 after she showed up unprepared without the needed 2025 budget performance documents. Despite two months’ notice, the ministry failed to provide essential papers, forcing the committee to adjourn. Lawmakers stressed the importance of proper…
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FORENSIC PROBE STALLED IN $4.5B EMEFIELE FRAUD TRIAL
The forensic exam of Mr. Godwin Emefiele’s phone and WhatsApp chats hit a snag at Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday. A joint inspection ordered by the court didn’t happen due to disputes between prosecution and defense on how to conduct it. Emefiele and co-defendant Henry Omoile face hefty corruption charges involving billions. Emefiele’s lawyer…
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NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN RETURNS TO SENATE AFTER SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION
The Kogi Central senator resumes plenary amid cheers and debate over her suspension controversy. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took her seat in the Senate on Tuesday after completing a six-month suspension imposed over alleged misconduct during a protest against her seat reassignment. Her return sparked warm greetings from colleagues as plenary resumed under Deputy Senate President Barau…
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FCCPC WITHDRAWS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MULTICHOICE NIGERIA AFTER SETTLEMENT
Legal battle ends as MultiChoice and FCCPC resolve differences out of court. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) withdrew criminal charges against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, including Chairman Adewunmi Ogunsanya and CEO John Ugbe, following an out-of-court settlement. The charges involved allegations of failing to comply with lawful summons and…
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SHARI’A COURT HEARS CUSTODY BATTLE OVER FOUR-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON IN KADUNA
Grandmother seeks custody amid family dispute, highlighting custody rules under Shari’a law. Karimatu Sulaiman, a grandmother, pleaded to a Shari’a court in Kaduna for custody of her 4-year-old grandson after her divorced daughter remarried. Represented by counsel Usman Umar, she argued that her daughter’s remarriage nullifies her custody rights and asked for a N30,000 monthly…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STRIKES OUT FCCPC’S CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST QATAR AIRWAYS CEO
Case halted as FCCPC fails to properly serve court documents to defendants. The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against Qatar Airways CEO Temi Birdzell and three top officials. The case was struck out by Justice James Omotosho due to FCCPC’s inability…
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OSUN JUSUN CONDEMNS CHIEF JUDGE’S SILENCE ON ONGOING STRIKE, URGES RESOLUTION
Judiciary staff union presses for action as strike over promotions and training enters third week. The Osun chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) expressed frustration with Chief Judge Adepele Ojo’s refusal to engage on their strike, now in its third week. The strike, which started on Sept. 19, demands prompt promotions and…
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SUPREME COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT IN OSUN VS AGF OVER WITHHELD LOCAL GOVT ALLOCATIONS
Apex court to decide on legality of AGF’s freeze on Osun’s council funds amid constitutional battle. The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in the case filed by the Osun State Government against Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi over withholding statutory allocations to its 30 local councils. The suit challenges the AGF’s March 2025 directive to freeze…
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36,000 WOMEN IN BAUCHI PUSH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS RESERVED SEATS BILL
Grassroots voices rally for legal reforms to boost women’s political representation in Nigeria. Fewer than 36,000 women under the Nigeria League of Women Voters have petitioned the National Assembly to pass the Reserved Seats Bill, aimed at increasing women’s participation in governance. Chairperson Hajiya Zainab Mohammed highlighted community sensitization efforts that rallied support even among…
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COURT ORDERS POLICE TO HALT TINTED GLASS PERMIT ENFORCEMENT, MAINTAIN STATUS QUO
Federal High Court in Warri steps in to pause tinted glass permit enforcement amid legal challenge. The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has directed the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain the status quo by suspending enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy pending full court hearing. The order follows…
