Benue social media user remanded in prison for defaming lawmaker
A Benue-based social media user, Sunny Attah, popularly known as MOG, has been remanded in prison following his arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja. He is facing charges related to cyberstalking, defamation, and spreading alleged false information against a federal lawmaker. The case involves accusations that Attah published statements targeting Philip Agbese, a […]
Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC until March 25
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a lawsuit filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the case until March 25 to allow all parties properly file and organise their legal documents. […]
Court Dismisses Application Seeking Tunji-ojo’s NYSC Record
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking to compel the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to release details of the discharge certificate of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The request was brought before the court under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that […]
Angela Okorie Granted ₦5M Bail
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja after being re-arraigned on a 7-count amended charge of cyberstalking. The Inspector General of Police had presented her before the court, where she pleaded not guilty to all charges. During proceedings, the prosecution requested a short adjournment to open their […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment not life-threatening, he’s fit to stand trial – NMA Panel
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) panel assigned to evaluate Nnamdi Kanu’s health has declared that the ailment of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is not life-threatening. The report confirmed that Kanu is medically fit to continue his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The medical assessment […]
Court grants DSS request to protect identity of witnesses in trial of Owo church massacre suspects
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the Department of State Services (DSS) to hide the identities of witnesses in the trial of five men accused of carrying out the June 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the approval on Tuesday, August 19, after […]
Court Grants N1.1Bn Bail To 114 Protesters Accused Of Burning Public Facilities
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 114 protesters accused of arson and vandalism during the End Bad Governance protests. Each defendant is required to pay a bail bond of N10 million, with two sureties. Altogether, the total bail granted amounts to N1.1 billion. Justice Obiora Egwatu, who presided over the case, […]
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Appears in Court in a Wheelchair
On July 16, Tigran Gambaryan, an executive from Binance Holdings Limited, made a dramatic entrance to the Federal High Court in Abuja, arriving in a wheelchair. Gambaryan and Binance are facing serious money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Despite arriving in a wheelchair, Gambaryan demonstrated his determination by standing […]
Former Acting Accountant-General Asks for More Time to Return Stolen Funds
Anamekwe Nwabuoku, ex-acting Accountant-General, asked Justice James Omotoso for more time to return public funds he allegedly misappropriated. Nwabuoku and co-defendant Felix Nweke face 11 charges of laundering N1.6 billion, allegedly committed while Nwabuoku was Director of Finance at the Ministry of Defence from 2019 to 2021. Appointed in May 2022, Nwabuoku was removed in […]