Contempt of court: You will be arrested – NRM warns INEC chair Yakubu
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has warned that it might ask the court to issue an arrest warrant against Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), because he did not appear in court. This warning came from the NRM’s lawyer, Oladimeji Ekengba, who spoke before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the […]
BREAKING: Court finds Senator Natasha guilty of contempt, fines her N5m
In a recent legal development, a Nigerian court has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan guilty of contempt of court and ordered her to pay a fine of N5 million. The decision was made as part of a court case that has caught public attention due to its political background. The case was brought forward by Senate […]
Senator Natasha: Akpabio, others risk jail over alleged contempt, served Form 48
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, along with other top officials, faces possible jail time for allegedly disobeying a court order. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has initiated contempt proceedings against them. A Federal High Court in Abuja issued Form 48, a legal notice warning that ignoring the court’s directive could lead to imprisonment. The notice, signed by the […]
Court Orders DSS Chief to Explain Contempt in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), to appear in court. The court is demanding an explanation of why Ajayi should not face imprisonment for contempt of court. This summons highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the treatment of Nnamdi […]
Breaking: Court Warns DSS Director of Imprisonment for Blocking Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Access
On October 18, 2024, a court in Abuja issued a serious warning to Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS). The court stated that Ajayi could face jail time for failing to follow its orders, specifically by denying Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), […]