Tag: Court
FEDERAL HIGH COURT REGISTRIES OPEN DURING HOLIDAYS, WEEKENDS FOR FILING OF PRE-ELECTION MATTERS
Abuja, Nigeria – May 28, 2026 The registries of the Federal High Court across all divisions nationwide will remain open during public holidays and weekends for the filing of pre-election matters. The Chief Registrar of the court, Yahaya Yakubu Shafa, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja, saying the measure was introduced to assist…
Alleged ₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: Witness Narrates How Ali Bello Paid Millions in Cash for Maitama Property Project
Abuja, Nigeria — May 7, 2026 A prosecution witness, PW14, Shehu Bello, on Thursday narrated before the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, how Ali Bello allegedly made several cash payments amounting to millions of naira for the construction of a property located at Plot 1891, Dala Hills, Maitama, Abuja.The witness gave the testimony during…
Court Convicts Saleh Mamman Over N33.8 Billion Fraud
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count charge bordering on money laundering involving the sum of N33.8 billion. The court, however, deferred sentencing until May 13, 2026, following the absence of the former minister in court…
EFCC arraigns fake BDC operator for alleged N78.2m fraud in Onitsha
Onitsha, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Okeke Ejike Callistus, a fake Bureau De Change operator, before Justice D. A. Onyefulu of the Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha. The defendant was docked on a 10-count charge bordering on forgery and stealing involving the sum of…
Appeal Court Orders Former Edo Deputy Governor Godwins Adebayo To Face Contempt Charges
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has ordered former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Godwins Adebayo, to face contempt proceedings over his failure to comply with a valid order issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The contempt action was initiated by another former Deputy Governor,…
EFCC Presents More Witnesses in Alleged N27bn Fraud Trial of Darius Ishaku, Yero
Abuja, Nigeria,Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The trial of former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku, and former Permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, continued at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting additional witnesses. The defendants are facing a…
Court Orders Accelerated Trial of Six Suspects Over Alleged Coup Plot
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an accelerated hearing in the trial of six suspects accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The directive was issued by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who emphasized the need for a speedy trial in view of the…
Two Teachers Sentenced to 44 Years Imprisonment for Raping Minors in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two teachers, Ajibola Gbenga (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52), to a combined 44 years in prison for raping minors and abusing their positions of authority. The judgment, delivered by Justice Adeniyi Familoni, marks a significant step in the fight against sexual violence and the abuse of vulnerable children…