John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, has assigned the two money laundering cases against former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to a new judge. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed the cases against the former minister of justice. The matters are now before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. She has […]
A prosecution witness told a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday how cell phone analysis by investigators from the Department of State Services (DSS) of the five men being prosecuted for their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, placed them at the […]
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from the N213 billion asset forfeiture case involving the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN). The judge, who had earlier ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to the former minister, returned the case file to the Chief […]
The convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu who is serving life sentence in National Correctional Centre Sokoto, for terrorism related offences has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20, 2026. Kanu filed the […]
The Management and Staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) have noted the recent judgment of the Federal High Court, Ibadan on the issue of the leadership of the great party and as critical stakeholders of the PDP. They expressed disappointment in what was described as miscarriage of judgement and […]
A former governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has been granted permission by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to travel to Saudi Arabia and perform the 2026 lesser Hajj in the holy Land. Justice Emeka Nwite while granting the permission on Thursday, ordered that the travelling passport of the former governor which […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of Sani Malumfashi, the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the perfection of his bail conditions. Malumfashi is facing trial alongside two other officials, Anas Muhammed Mustapha, the commission’s Secretary, and Ado Garba, a Deputy […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary election in Ekiti State, dealing a legal setback to the party’s preparations ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship poll. In a judgment delivered on Tuesday, Justice Babs Kuewumi held that the PDP’s primary, which produced Dr. Wole Oluyede […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the interim forfeiture of the sum of over N1.1 billion allegedly moved out of the Kano State Federation Account domiciled with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) illegally. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order after Oluwafunke Bada, counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […]
A federal high court in Abuja has ruled that local governments can access funds directly from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) without the involvement of state universal basic education boards (SUBEBs). Delivering judgement on October 13, Justice Emeka Nwite held that sections 11(2) and (3) of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Act, 2004, […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a no-case submission application filed by Mr Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under administration of Late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on the no-case submission, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established a prima facie case against […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned hearing in N1.58bn suit instituted by the founder of PRNigeria, Malam Yushau A. Shuaib against the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State to February 24, 2026. Shuaib is challenging his withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47 of the Institute […]
By Godwin Anyebe The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has issued a landmark judgment affirming the constitutional validity, scope, and enforceability of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act 2022, over the outdoor advertising in Nigeria. The judgment, delivered recently by Hon. Justice Isa Dashen, dismissed in its entirety the suit filed by […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of terrorism charges brought by the federal government. Justice James Omotosho convicted Kanu on all seven counts, which included issuing sit-at-home orders that resulted in economic losses and the […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Justice Peter Lifu issued a fresh restraining order against the opposition party and the Independent National Electoral […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sacked Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gummi, member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered by Justice Obiorah Egwuatu on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1803/2024, filed by the […]
A federal high court in Abuja has halted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Delivering judgment on Friday, presiding judge James Omotosho ruled that evidence before the court showed the party did not conduct valid state congresses before planning the […]
The Federal High Court has approved the establishment of a Vacation Court at its Enugu Division to handle urgent and sensitive matters during the upcoming long vacation period. Catherine Oby Christopher, director of information at the federal high court, said the initiative followed a formal appeal by Sir K. Chukwudi Olemeforo, chairman of the Nigerian […]
The federal high court of Nigeria will begin its annual vacation on July 28, according to Chief Judge John Terhemba Tsoho. In a circular issued in Abuja, Tsoho stated that the break was in accordance with Order 46, Rule 4(d) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019. The vacation will run from Monday, […]
By Andrew Orolua Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed December 12 to decide whether or not to admit in evidence six confessional statement made by an Oil magnate, Aliyu Abubakar that implicated former Attorney General of Federation Mohammed Adoke. Abubakar an ally of the former Attorney General […]