Court orders temporary forfeiture of N1.1bn linked to Kano
A court has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N1.1 billion linked to Kano State. The decision was made to secure the funds while investigations and legal proceedings continue. Authorities said the money may have been involved in unlawful transactions. The court’s ruling is part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover public funds suspected to […]
Court grants Malami interim bail, adjourns case to Jan 5
A Nigerian court has granted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, interim bail while his case has been postponed to January 5. The court said the bail was temporary and would allow him remain free pending further hearing on the matter. The judge explained that the adjournment was necessary to give both the prosecution […]
Salu of Edunabon stool: Appeal Court orders retrial
The Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in the long-running dispute over the Salu of Edunabon stool. The ruling sets aside the earlier judgment and directs that the case be heard again, giving all parties another chance to present their arguments properly. In its decision, the appellate court held that issues raised in the […]
Court stops APC, INEC from dismissing Cross River State Chairman
A Federal High Court has restrained the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from removing the party’s chairman in Cross River State. The court order followed a legal challenge over attempts to dismiss the chairman from office before the expiration of his tenure. According to the ruling, the court directed […]
Court remands FCTA Director in prison over alleged forgery of land documents
A court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a Director with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in prison over alleged forgery of land documents. The decision followed the defendant’s arraignment on charges linked to falsifying official land records. The court ruled that the allegations were serious and required proper investigation before any consideration […]
Prosecution adopted silence as strategy against Nnamdi Kanu’s objections – Legal Expert
A legal expert has explained that the prosecution deliberately chose silence as a courtroom strategy during objections raised by Nnamdi Kanu in his ongoing trial. According to the expert, this approach was not accidental but a calculated legal move aimed at avoiding unnecessary arguments that could slow down proceedings or strengthen the defence’s position. The […]
Lagos court jails Adonai Institute provost for forging LASU result notification
A Lagos court has sentenced the Provost of Adonai Institute to prison after finding him guilty of forging a result notification allegedly issued by Lagos State University (LASU). The court ruled that the document was fake and presented with the intent to deceive authorities for personal gain. During the trial, prosecutors explained that investigations showed […]
Lagos Judiciary swears in 130 new Notaries Public
The Lagos State Judiciary has sworn in 130 newly appointed Notaries Public, strengthening the state’s legal and documentation system. The swearing-in ceremony took place in Lagos and was attended by senior judicial officers, legal practitioners, and family members of the appointees. The move is aimed at improving access to notarisation services across the state. Speaking […]
Taraba CJ swears in magistrates, area court judges, harps on impartiality, accountability
The Chief Judge of Taraba State has sworn in new magistrates and area court judges, emphasizing the importance of impartiality and accountability in the judiciary. The ceremony saw several judicial officers take their oaths, pledging to uphold justice and fairness in all cases. During the event, the Chief Judge highlighted that judges must remain unbiased […]
NOUN confers degrees on six inmates at Kuje custodial centre
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has awarded university degrees to six inmates at the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. The ceremony marked a major milestone for prison education in Nigeria and showed how learning can change lives, even behind bars. Officials described the event as a step toward reform and rehabilitation. According to […]