Tag: #RuleOfLaw
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FORMER JUSTICE MINISTER IN COURT OVER MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES
From the seat of power to the dock — a former nation’s chief law officer faces the law he once helped to interpret. Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday to answer to alleged money laundering charges, marking a dramatic…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SENTENCES NNAMDI KANU TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR TERRORISM
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment. This judgment comes four years after Kanu’s contentious arrest in Kenya and his return to Nigeria. Kanu was convicted on all seven terrorism charges filed against him by…
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IPOB LEADER NAMNDI KANU CHALLENGES JUDGMENT DAY AT FEDERAL HIGH COURT
At the Federal High Court in Abuja, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu interrupted proceedings as Justice James Omotosho was about to deliver judgment in his terrorism trial. Standing up, Kanu declared, “My lord there is no judgment today because we have joined issues in the matter,” challenging the court’s move. The judge reminded him of courtroom…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT ORDERS JUDGMENT IN NAMNDI KANU TERRORISM TRIAL TO PROCEED IN HIS ABSENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the judgment in the terrorism trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu be delivered without him present. Justice James Omotosho cited Section 266(1)(a) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 to justify proceeding despite Kanu’s absence. The judge noted Kanu’s disruptive courtroom behavior and said,…
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PDP REACTS STRONGLY TO COURT RULING HALTING NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the Federal High Court’s decision to stop its upcoming national convention, calling it “an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.” In a statement, PDP’s spokesperson Debo Ologunagba emphasized that the party remains committed to holding the convention scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, arguing that the court’s ruling does…
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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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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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ABUJA ON EDGE AS #FREENNAMDIKANUNOW PROTESTS ROCK THE CAPITAL
Tear gas, traffic gridlock, and defiant chants fill the air as Sowore leads protesters demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s release despite heavy security clampdown.Abuja woke up tense on Monday, October 20, 2025, as the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest took over major parts of the city — from Maitama to the Three Arms Zone. The protest, led by activist Omoyele…
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ICPC CHAIRMAN URGES SPEED AND CONSISTENCY IN CORRUPTION CASES
Dr. Musa Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has called for faster and consistent handling of corruption cases to ensure justice is served. Speaking at a judicial workshop in Abuja, he stressed the judiciary’s key role in making sure corruption does not pay and wrongdoers don’t benefit from…
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NAJN JOINS GLOBAL JUDICIAL FAMILY WITH IAJ MEMBERSHIP
The National Association of Judges in Nigeria (NAJN) has officially been welcomed into the International Association of Judges (IAJ) at the 67th annual meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks a proud moment for Nigeria’s judiciary, signaling global trust and recognition of its independence and commitment to the rule of law. Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun expressed…
