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Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism

Promise Eze 20 November 2025 0

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

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Court halts PDP’s national convention amid escalating leadership crisis

Promise Eze 11 November 2025 0

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 […]

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Court sacks Reps member Abubakar Gummi for defection from PDP to APC

Andrew Orolua 1 November 2025 0

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

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Court stops PDP from holding November national convention

Promise Eze 1 November 2025 0

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 […]

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Federal high court approves vacation court for Enugu to hear urgent cases during long break

Andrew Orolua 26 July 2025 0

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 […]

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Federal high court to begin annual vacation in 6 days — resumes september 17

Andrew Orolua 22 July 2025 0

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, […]

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$1.1bn Malabu oil deal: Court decides on admissibility of Abubakar confessional statement Dec 12

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2022 0

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 […]

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N150bn loan: Court to rule on preliminary objections June 17

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2022 0

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 […]

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Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2021 0

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 […]

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Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for impersonation

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2021 0

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

SEC floors Oando in landmark judgement

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2021 0

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 […]

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Court refuses to grant Okorocha’s plea to stop EFCC, Imo panel from probing him

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

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,

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Federal High Court approves virtual proceedings

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

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 […]

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Alleged N1.4bn fraud: Court adjourns trial of NBA President until Feb. 11

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2020 0

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 […]

Alleged P&ID scam: Court dismisses Briton’s plea for bail variation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

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 […]

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Just in: Court remands Maina’s son in police custody

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2019 0

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 […]

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Recruitment: Court orders Police IG to maintain status quo

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2019 0

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 […]

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BREAKING: Court Declares Diezani’s forfeiture of asset

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2019 0

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the permanent forfeiture of the 2,149 pieces of jewellery and a customised gold iPhone, valued at $40m, recovered from the Abuja home of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Nicholas Oweibo held that Diezani, through her lawyer, […]

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Court to rule on Akinjide’s co-defendant’s bail application

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2019 0

Peter Fowoyo – Lagos A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday fixed September 11 to rule on an application brought by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mrs. Olanrewaju Otiti, seeking the release of her international passport to travel abroad for medical treatment. Otiti is currently standing trial alongside a former Minister […]

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Court unfreezes Nwaoboshi’s 11 houses, 22 bank accounts

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2019 0

Andrew Orolua – Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday set aside its earlier order of forfeiture of 11 houses and 22 bank accounts linked to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi. Justice Taiwo Taiwo vacated the interim forfeiture order made on July 2 while delivering judgment on the application filed by Sen. Nwaoboshi challenging the […]

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