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 […]
By Nosa Akenzua, Asaba The Federal High Court sitting at Asaba has adjourned ruling on the preliminary objections in the suit no. FHC /ASB/CS/66/2022 filed by Prince Efe Henry Duku, challenging the N150 billion loan facility obtained by the Delta State Government. This followed arguments on the Preliminary Objections raised by both the Attorney-General of […]
Justice Hannatu Balogun of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, on Tuesday sentenced one Justin James to six months imprisonment for fraud. Justice Balogun sentenced James, after he pleaded guilty to the allegation of fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier, the EFCC counsel, P. C. Onyeneho, told the court […]
Justice Peter Mallong of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, on Monday sentenced one Mustapha Zilani, to six months imprisonment for impersonation. Zilani was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Office, on offences bordering on fraud and impersonation. Justice Mallong, sentenced Zilani after he pleaded guilty to the charge. “It is […]
By Philip Clement The Securities and Exchange Commission has floored Oando Plc in a landmark judgement over lack of jurisdiction. The Federal High Court sitting at Abuja, in a judgement delivered by Hon. Justice F.O.G. Ogunbanjo, struck out three (3) cases filed by Oando Plc and some of its directors against the Securities and Exchange […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, refused to grant Rochas Okorocha, immediate-past governor of Imo State request, for an order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the state probe panel from investigating him on alleged financial infractions. Justice Ahmed Mohammed made this known shortly after Counsel to Okorocha, Oba Maduabuchi, SAN, […]
The Federal High Court has formally approved the use of virtual proceedings with effect from May 18. The directive to this effect was contained in a new 2020 practice directions issued by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho for use in all cases in the divisions of the court. “Virtual […]
A Federal High Court Lagos on Monday, adjourned until Feb. 11 continuation of trial of President of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) Paul Usoro, charged with alleged N1.4billion fraud. Usoros is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Rilwan Aikawa on 10 counts bordering on the offence. ‘Nigerian youth must […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the application for bail variation filed by a British man, James Nolan. Justice Okon Abang, who dismissed the prayer, said the application was lacking in merit and adjourned the case till Tuesday for continuation of trial. P&ID $9.6bn debt: If you jail me 100yrs it will not […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to keep Faisal Maina in police custody, pending the determination of the case before it. Justice Okon Abang, who gave the order adjourned the matter until Nov. 6 for trial. The judge ordered that he should be remanded at the Police […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to maintain a status quo on the ongoing recruitment of 10, 000 officers. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order at the hearing of the case brought by the PSC against the I-G. The […]