Akpabio: Injustice can’t stand – Ezekwesili on court ordering Senate to recall Natasha
Former education minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has congratulated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan after a court ordered the Senate to bring her back to office. Ezekwesili said the ruling shows that injustice, like what Natasha faced, cannot last forever. On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja criticized the Nigerian Senate for suspending Natasha for six months. 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 […]
Court restricts tailor’s working hours over noise pollution
A magistrate court in Kano found a local tailor named Mubarak Yusuf guilty of causing environmental harm because the noise from his sewing machine and generator disturbed people living nearby. The Kano State Ministry of Environment took the case after many residents complained that the loud sounds, especially during nighttime, were bothering their peace and […]
Court rejects Nigerian Govt’s exhibits in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected major pieces of evidence the Nigerian Government brought forward in its terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, a pro-Biafra activist. The government had submitted statements Kanu made on October 21, 24, and November 4, 2015 during his interrogation by the Department of State […]
Court awards N100m damages against Abuja school over 9-year-old student’s death
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered Louisville Girls Secondary School in Gwagwalada to pay N100 million in damages for failing to take proper care of a 9-year-old student who died. The court found the school guilty of negligence, which led to the tragic death of Kamzie Ikpeatusim. Kamzie’s father, Mr. Ifeanyi […]
BREAKING: Court bars parties from granting interviews in Natasha’s case against Akpabio, others
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered all sides involved in the case filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others to stop speaking to the media about the matter. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako gave the order after Akpabio’s lawyer, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), complained that Senator Natasha had been […]
Court stops Abia government from appointing new judges
A Federal High Court in Umuahia has ruled that the Abia State Government cannot appoint new judges for now. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by two female lawyers, Uzoamaka Ikonne and Victoria Nwokeukwu, who were shortlisted for judicial positions in 2022 but had their appointments delayed. In 2022, the Abia State Judicial Service Commission […]
PDP Crisis: Court Issues 7 Days Ultimatum To Anyanwu To Tender Supreme Court’s Judgement
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Senator Samuel Anyanwu to submit a Supreme Court ruling within seven days to support his claim of being reinstated as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The ruling was made by Justice Inyang Ekwo after Anyanwu’s lawyer, Chief Ken Njamanze (SAN), argued that the […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Anyanwu authentic PDP National Secretary
The Supreme Court has ruled that Senator Samuel Anyanwu is the rightful National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This decision overturns previous rulings by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which had removed him from the position. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court delivered the verdict on Friday, stating […]
Court stops Senate from probing Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from investigating Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court order prevents the committee from taking any action against her until further legal review. On Tuesday, March 4, Justice Obiora Egwuatu issued an interim order after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyers filed a request. […]