Diezani seeks court order to halt sales of her seized assets by EFCC
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from selling her seized properties. Through her lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, she also requested the court to order the EFCC to take back any of her properties that had already been […]
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 confirms service of order as senate denies knowledge of order restraining ethics committee from investigating Natasha Akpoti
A Federal High Court in Abuja has confirmed that the Senate was properly served with a restraining order in the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central Senatorial District. The case has now been adjourned to March 25, 2025, for further hearing. Senator Natasha Akpoti had gone to court to stop the Senate Committee […]
Sen Natasha Has Not Been Given Fair Hearing – West Idahosa
Former federal lawmaker West Idahosa has spoken out against the Senate’s suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He believes the decision was unfair and violated both the law and the rights of the senator. Idahosa pointed out that the Senate and its Committee on Ethics ignored a court order that stopped them from suspending Senator Natasha. […]
Court Sentences Bayelsa Commissioner Of Police To Prison Over Non-Compliance To Court Order
A Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa has sentenced the State Commissioner of Police, Alonyenu Francis Iduh, to prison for failing to follow a court order. The case involves a long-standing land dispute in Yenizue-gene, where nine families have been fighting to reclaim their property. The land in question is located in Asam, along Elebele-Opolo […]
Court restrains police from arresting Kano anti-graft agency Chairman
A Kano State High Court has temporarily stopped the Nigeria Police from arresting or bothering Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, the Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC). This decision comes after a recent legal case filed by Rimingado, the Attorney General of Kano State, and the Kano State PCACC. The case was […]
BREAKING: Ex-IGP Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze President General contest
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sir Mike Okiro, has stepped down from the race to become the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. His decision follows a court order from the Enugu State High Court that barred him from participating in the election. During a press briefing in Enugu, Sir Okiro expressed disappointment over the […]
The Nigerian Police Have Refused To Release Speed Darlington Despite The Explicit Order Of The Court – Deji Adeyanju Laments
Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has raised concerns over the police’s refusal to release popular singer Speed Darlington. This comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his release on Monday, December 23. Police Detention Since NovemberSpeed Darlington has been in police custody since November 27, following his re-arrest in Owerri, […]
Court Orders Interior Minister And NIS To Ensure Passport Issuance Within Six weeks
A Federal High Court in Abuja has made an important ruling regarding passport delays in Nigeria. The court ordered the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure that applicants who meet all the requirements are issued international passports within six weeks. This decision is in line with the Immigration […]
Federal High Court Stops CBN from Allocating Funds to Rivers State Government
In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop releasing financial allocations to the Rivers State Government. This decision will remain until the Rivers State House of Assembly, legally constituted, passes a valid budget law. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik made the ruling on October 30, following […]