Ex-Imo Gov Ohakim, IGP, others win fundamental rights suit by Amuchinwa
A court in Abuja has thrown out a fundamental rights case filed by Lady Chinyere Lilian Amuchinwa. She had taken six people to court, including former Imo State governor Ikedi Ohakim and the current Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Lady Amuchinwa claimed in the case that the police detained her in July 2021 at their […]
The judge refused granting their wish and said my husband should take me home – Natasha Akpoti reacts after being granted bail
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a suspended senator representing Kogi Central, has spoken out after being granted bail by a court. She had been taken to court by the federal government for allegedly making a false accusation. Natasha claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello were involved in planning to kill her. But […]
Emefiele asks court to overturn forfeiture of 753 Abuja duplexes
Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN), is asking the Court of Appeal to cancel the court orders that took away 753 duplex houses in Abuja from him. In an appeal filed on April 30, 2025, Emefiele said the court’s decision to seize the houses was made without enough proof. He believes […]
Late gospel singer, Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging
Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, has been sentenced to death by hanging. The verdict was given today, April 28, by Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. The court found Nwachukwu guilty of causing Osinachi’s death on April 8, 2022. The judge ruled that the prosecution […]
Breaking: Court Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Bail Application
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, lost his attempt to be granted bail by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday. The court ruled to strike out his bail application, stating it was filed before he had been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello’s bail […]
Yahaya Bello Expected to Appear in Abuja Court Today, November 27
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is set to appear before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) today, November 27, 2024, following his surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, November 26. This appearance marks the next step in a legal case involving corruption charges filed […]
Court Postpones Hearing on Wike’s Motion to Stop Hunger Protest
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has postponed the hearing on a suit filed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, which seeks to limit the ongoing hunger protest. The court has adjourned the case until September 4, 2024. This came after the claimant’s counsel, Moses Ebute, served the motion on the respondents during the […]