Tag: Court
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NDC Suffers Setback as Court Upholds Electoral Act
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, ruling that the disputed sections are consistent with the 1999 Constitution and validly regulate disputes over the qualification of candidates for elective offices. Delivering judgment on Tuesday,…
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PHOTOS: Bauchi Govt Launches Mobile Court to Prosecute Violators of Highway Farming Ban
The Bauchi State Government, through the Ministry of Livestock Development, has inaugurated a mobile court to prosecute individuals who violate the state’s law prohibiting farming within a 45-metre setback from the centre of major highways on both sides of the road. The initiative is aimed at enforcing compliance with the law, protecting government road corridors,…
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ADC Petitions NJC, Seeks Sanctions Against Judge Over Overturned Deregistration Ruling
By Opeyemi Adelakun The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), seeking disciplinary action against Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the judgment that ordered the deregistration of the party before it was overturned by the Court of Appeal. The party said the appellate court’s decision, which…
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JUST IN: Ondo Finance Commissioner Drags 35 APC Elders to Court Over Alleged Libel
By Sunday Ameh The Ondo State Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac, and her brother, Kunle Odide, have filed a libel suit against 35 leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) before the Ondo State High Court in Akure. The case came up on Tuesday before Justice Yemi Fasanmi, who awarded costs of ₦100,000 against…
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JUST IN: Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment Over Oyo School Kidnap
By Sunday Ameh The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their roles in the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The judgment was delivered by Justice Salim Ibrahim after the three defendants — Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu Khalifa or…
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Abuja Court Sentences Two Al-Qaeda-Linked Ansaru Commanders to Life Imprisonment
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two senior commanders of Ansaru, an Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to multiple terrorism-related offences. The judgment was delivered on Monday, July 20, 2026, by Justice Emeka Nwite, following the successful prosecution of the suspects by the Department…
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Court Grants Miyetti Allah President Bello ₦2bn Bail
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah, Alhaji Bello Badejo, in the sum of ₦2 billion as he continues to face trial. The court approved the bail application after hearing submissions from both the prosecution and defence counsel. Although bail was granted,…
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Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking Recognition of Turaki-Led PDP Leadership
By George Omagbemi Sylvester A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the names of the Kabiru Turaki-led interim National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dealing a setback to the faction’s bid for official recognition.…
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APC National Assembly Ticket Disputes Land in Court as Govs’ Loyalists Challenge Party, INEC
By Opeyemi Adelakun Fresh legal battles have erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as aspirants backed by the governors of Benue and Ondo states have dragged the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over the outcome of the National Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general…
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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N8.94bn Assets, 11 Luxury Cars Linked to Achimugu
By Opeyemi Adelakun A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at about N8.94 billion and linked to businesswoman and founder of Oceangate Engineering Oil and Gas Limited, Aisha Achimugu. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order on Thursday after upholding an application filed by the…
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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Malami
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after ruling that those claiming ownership failed to establish that the assets were acquired through legitimate means. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the judgment on…
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Court Defers Judgment in EFCC’s N57-Property Forfeiture Case Against Malami
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed judgment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s suit seeking the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who was expected to deliver judgment on Monday, instead adjourned…
