Sunday, 18 October, 2026

Category: Judiciary


The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal Abdulrasheed Maina, the fugitive son of former Pension Reform Task Team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina, and handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to security sources cited Read more…


The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC) has said it has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission over the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, from the list of gubernatorial candidates for the 2027 election Read more…


Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Kaduna State High Court for the continuation of proceedings in his alleged fraud case. Footage shared on X showed the former governor exchanging pleasantries with African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship Read more…


The Anambra State Government has welcomed the Supreme Court ruling against the creation of autonomous communities in the state, agreeing with the apex court that such a move could splinter large communities and create confusion and conflict. The government also Read more…


Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out the eight-count criminal charges the Federal Government brought against Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged fake Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The Read more…


By Chukwudi Ebele The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Anambra State chapter has frowned at the intimidation, harassment and assault on court bailiffs at their duty post by officials of the Nigerian Police led by it’s B Division Awka Read more…


The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges against conduct suggesting political alignment and cautioned lawyers against manipulating the judicial process for partisan or strategic purposes ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor There was drama at the Anambra State High Court, Awka, on Tuesday, as persons suspected to be supporters and church members of the General Overseer of Dayspring Assembly, Awada-Obosi, Pastor Harrison Anazodo, attacked journalists and cameramen while Read more…


A United States-based advocacy firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has filed a $57 million lawsuit against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and DCI Group over alleged defamation and conspiracy to kidnap and physically Read more…


The Supreme Court has restored key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 on party membership registers and candidate nominations, creating fresh grounds for challenges to the 2027 tickets of the APC, PDP, NDC and other parties. The ruling does not Read more…


The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly posed as Director General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged forgery and impersonation. Justice Muhammed Umar made Read more…


Following a careful study of the multiple alleged infractions, including allegations bordering on criminal conduct and clear issues of professional misconduct, attributed to Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation since his departure from office , for which he is Read more…