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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to immediately pay the sum of N8 billion to Tiv communities in Benue state invaded by soldiers sometime in year 2001. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the money was awarded in favour of the communities in Logo, Ukum, Kwande […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has accused the President Muhammadu Buhari led government and the Federal High Court of abuse of power. The group made the statement on Thursday while reacting to the granting of an ex-parte order by Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to the Department of State […]
The Federal High Court, Enugu Division has set down the suit challenging the constitutionality of the bill by the National Assembly attempting to re-order the 2019 election sequence for ruling on May 18. The suit filed by an APC chieftain, Chief Anike Nwoga at the Federal High Court, Enugu, challenges the power of the National […]
A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Thursday ordered the Deputy Chief Registrar (DCR), to release Mr. Dele Balgore (SAN), international passport, to enable him attend a conference in Kenya. Justice Rilwan Aikawa gave the order while delivering ruling in an application filed before the court, by the senior lawyer. The Economic and Financial Crimes […]