Federal High Court judges to begin Christmas vacation Dec 19
The Federal High Court has announced that its judges will commence their annual Christmas vacation on December 19. The break is part of the judiciary’s official calendar, giving judges time to rest after a busy year of hearings and rulings. During this period, regular court activities will be suspended while essential matters may still be […]
Nnamdi Kanu fails to open defence, cites denial of access to case file
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu told the court that he was unable to proceed because he had not been granted access to his case file, which he said […]
Police arrest Sowore
Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The news of his arrest was first shared by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who criticized the action as a violation of Nigeria’s judicial process. Effiong, in a post on […]
Court Dismisses Suit Against Akpabio, Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio concerning the alleged suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. The court ruled that the matter lacked merit and that the claims brought before it did not establish any constitutional violation by the Senate leadership. Justice […]
Comedian Ali Baba Evicted From Victoria Island Property
Veteran Nigerian comedian Ali Baba has been evicted from his Victoria Island mansion in Lagos following a court decision. Reports from INFOLAND reveal that the comedian and his company, XQZMOI TV, were removed from the property after a writ of possession issued by the Federal High Court on August 15, 2025, was delivered to him. […]
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 […]
FG arraigns five suspects over Owo church attack
Five men accused of planning the 2022 bombing at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have denied all charges of terrorism against them. The suspects, named Idris Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdul Malik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Abubakar, appeared in Federal High Court before Justice Emeka Nwite on Monday, August 11, 2025. They […]
Contempt of court: You will be arrested – NRM warns INEC chair Yakubu
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has warned that it might ask the court to issue an arrest warrant against Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), because he did not appear in court. This warning came from the NRM’s lawyer, Oladimeji Ekengba, who spoke before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the […]
Court Jails 15 Chinese For Cybercrime In Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully prosecuted 15 Chinese nationals in Lagos for being involved in online fraud and cyber-related crimes. According to EFCC’s announcement, two judges—Justice Ayokunle Faji and Justice Dehinde Dipeolu—delivered the sentences at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi. Those convicted are Ling Yang, Xiao Hong Will, Wang Zheng […]
Alleged defamation: Senator Natasha arraigned and granted bail
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, appeared in court on June 30 after being taken to court by the Federal Government. The hearing was held at the Federal High Court in Abuja. She is being accused of making false statements against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The government […]