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Alleged $65m money laundering case: Court adjourns trial of former Federal Mortgage Bank MD/CEO, others till May 7

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 April 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned the trial of the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Mr. Gimba Kumo Ya’u and two others alongside their companies till May 7, 2025. Mr.

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Court hears EFCC ‘s motion for final forfeiture of N228.4m linked to ex-Gov Orji

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 April 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua Justice Emeka Nwite of Federal High Court in Abuja has slated May 28, for the hearing of a motion seeking an order for final forfeiture of N228.4 million linked to former Governor of Abia, Theodore Orji. The judge on Monday adjourned the matter to hear the motion after the counsel representing Economic […]

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Pay Tv Tariff hike: Court delivers judgment in MultiChoice suit against FCCPC May 8

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 March 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, fixed May 8 for judgment in a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over tariff hike. MultiChoice is seeking to stop the FCCPC from sanctioning it over its recent increase in the DStv and Gotv […]

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Court order preventing Ibok-Ete resuming is fake, says Aide

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 March 2025 0

… As Rivers Administrator confirms release of withheld funds* BY PATRICK WEMAMBU No court order is preventing Rivers State administrator, Rtd Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas from resuming duties in the treasure base of Nigeria. This declaration was made Saturday in a Statement issued by Dr Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to suspended Gov. Siminalayi Fubara […]

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Court rejects EFCC’s additional Proof of Evidence on Emefiele’s alleged procurement fraud

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Abuja, has rejected the additional proof of evidence brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele in the alleged procurement fraud trial brought against him. The additional proof of […]

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Court Didn’t Vacate Order, Restraining Senate From Trying Natasha Uduaghan – Group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2025 0

…fixes Tuesday March 25 to address the contemptuous act By Tom Okpe A pressure group, Action Collective, has asked Nigerians to disregard speculations that a Court order, restrained the Senate from trying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The group said a Federal High Court in Abuja, had rather clarified that it never vacated its earlier order restraining […]

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Court dismisses NNPCL objection to Dangote Refinery’s N100B suit seeking to void petroleum Import Licences

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the objections to Dangote Refinery suit seeking to prevent the issuance of petroleum import licenses to five companies. The objections was raised by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) against the N100B suit instituted by Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE against the […]

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Court asked to compel UniPort to produce academic records of FCDA Director, Anita

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to compel the authorities of the University of Port Harcourt to produce documents of Odom Anurika Anita to clear some discrepancies. The documents needed are : admission records, departmental results and graduation certificate of Odom Anurika Anita a Director with the Federal Capital […]

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Kabir Akanbi assumed duty as substantive Chief registrar of Supreme Court of Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 March 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Mr.Kabir Akanbi has assumed duty today as substantive Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria following a letter issued to him on Friday, 14th March, 2025. The Federal Judicial Service Commission has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Kabir Akanbi, as substantive Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria via a […]

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A’Court halts Sanusi’s reinstatement as 16th Emir of Kano awaits Supreme Court decision

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 March 2025 0

By Our Reporter The Court of Appeal in Abuja has issued a stay on its January 10 ruling, which supported the Kano State Government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law. This decision will remain in effect until the Supreme Court resolves the ongoing appeal, the court, says Recall that, the Appeal Court in Kano […]

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Breaking! Supreme Court Upholds Aiyedatiwa’s Candidacy, Dismisses Ajayi’s Appeal

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 March 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Supreme Court of Nigeria today dismissed an appeal from Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Lawal Garba stated that Ajayi’s appeal was not only filed beyond the statutory time limit but […]

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Court rules on admissibility of FCT court judgement on Bello’s children school fee payment , May 8

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 March 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The trial of former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello before Justice Emeka Nwite has adjourned to May 8 to rule on the admissibility or otherwise of a judgment the defendant counsel applied to tender through the bar. Joseph Daudu, SAN, the defence counsel to Yahaya Bello who was to continue with […]

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Why We Restored Amaewhule-led Leadership of Rivers House of Assembly,- S/Court

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA A Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment on the political crisis in Rivers State has shed light on why the apex court restored the Hon Martin Amaewhule-led leadership of the State House of Assembly. The apex court in a 62- page judgement obtained on Thursday by our correspondent made […]

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $1.4m Linked to Emefiele, Ex-CBN Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 ( One Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Five United States Dollars, Fourteen cents) linked to a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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Alleged N400m fraud: Court orders IGP to serve amended charges on Ex- Senator Andy Uba

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to serve two count amended charges on former Senator Andy Uba and two others. According to the office of IGP, Andy Uba, Benjamin Etu and Hajiya Fatima now at large were said to have […]

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Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, ₦830m, properties allegedly ‘linked’ to Emefiele

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 February 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday ordered permanent forfeiture of $4.7 million, ₦830 million, and multiple properties the anti graft agency believed are linked to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the federal government. Justice Yellim Bogoro gave the order in a […]

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Court grants ex-petroleum minister’s request to challenge assets forfeiture order

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 February 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday, granted an application brought by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to amend her suit challenging an order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of her seized assets. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the (leave) request after the […]

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No Supreme Court judgement against Fubara, Jumbo still Speaker – Opposition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 February 2025 0

…says judgement in favour of Fubara camp By Tom Okpe The Opposition Coalition has said no Supreme Court judgement had been delivered against the Governor of Rivers of State, Siminalayi Fubara as it was being made to believe by some disgruntled elements. Clarifying today’s Court verdict, the opposition lawmakers also said contrary insinuations and rumour […]

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Court remands 35 yrs old suspect over allege assassination attempt on oil minister

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 January 2025 0

BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA A magistrate court sitting in Yenagoa has ordered the remand of a 35 years old man, Susaine Morgan over the alleged attempt to assassinate the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and unlawful possession of two assault rifle (AK 47) in Ekeremor town in Ekeremor Local Government Area of […]

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“Hisbah to Resume Clampdown on Betting Shops After Court Ruling”

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2024 0

The Supreme Court of Nigeria’s recent ruling, which nullified the 2005 law establishing the National Lottery Commission, has intensified the debate over gambling regulation in the country. The court’s decision affirms that gambling laws fall under the jurisdiction of state governments rather than the federal government, enabling states to enforce their own