Ex-Army General heads for Supreme Court to challenge conviction on alleged fund stealing
A former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Umar Mohammed, has moved to challenge his conviction for alleged fund misappropriation at the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The retired officer said he decided to approach the apex court after the Court of Appeal partly upheld the judgment delivered by a Special Court Martial in […]
Appeal Court affirms Natasha’s suspension, says Senate Acted within law
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Monday affirmed the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, by the Senate. The court ruled that the Senate acted within its powers under Section 66(4) of its standing rules and that the Senator’s fundamental rights were not violated, as she had claimed. Justice Abba Bello Mohammed explained […]
Increasing Appeal Court justices not enough for judiciary – Lawyer
A legal practitioner, Opatola Victor, has commended President Bola Tinubu for proposing an increase in the number of Justices at the Court of Appeal, describing the move as a positive step toward speeding up justice delivery. He made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television, where he acknowledged that more judges would help reduce […]
Wike Has 3 Houses In US – Sowore To Florida Attorney-General
Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has alleged that former Rivers State governor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, owns three properties in Winter Springs, Florida, USA. According to Sowore, the houses were allegedly acquired using funds linked to corruption and registered under the name of Wike’s wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, who serves […]
National Assembly Blocks Senator Natasha’s resumption
The National Assembly has stopped Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from returning to her duties, even though her six-month suspension has ended. The Kogi Central lawmaker had written to inform the Assembly that she was ready to resume her legislative work after the suspension period. Although the Assembly is on recess, the acting clerk responded that her […]
Appeal court affirms retrieval of over 40 government vehicles from former Governor and defence minister Matawalle
The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has supported the Federal High Court’s ruling that former Zamfara State Governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, cannot claim the government vehicles he took after losing the 2023 elections as his personal property. In June 2023, the police raided Matawalle’s residence following a complaint from […]
Appeal court affirms Aiyedatiwa’s election as Ondo governor
The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has confirmed Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the Ondo State governorship election. The judgment was delivered on Thursday, July 31. A panel of three justices, led by Justice Yargata Nimpar, gave a unanimous decision in support of Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the November 16, 2024 election organized […]
FRSC lacks power to seize drivers’ licences, vehicles – Appeal Court
The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has declared that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) does not have the legal power to take away drivers’ licences, impound vehicles, or hold related documents unless there is a lawful reason. This decision was reached in a case with the number CA/OW/199/2022, which was brought […]
Akpabio appeals order to recall Senator Natasha
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has gone to the Court of Appeal in Abuja to challenge a recent decision by the Federal High Court. The court had questioned the Senate’s powers and told them to bring back Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after her suspension. The appeal was filed on July 14, 2025, by Akpabio’s legal team, led […]
Court of Appeal clears ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi of N754.8m fraud case
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has cleared Patrick Akpobolokemi, the former Director-General of NIMASA, of all fraud charges involving ₦754.8 million. The court ruled that he is not guilty, officially bringing an end to the case against him. This decision came after the appeal court reviewed and overturned a previous judgment from the Ikeja […]