Rescued victims filed petition against Tukur Mamu on terrorism involvement – DSS Witness
A Federal High Court in Abuja has heard that several victims rescued after the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack submitted written petitions to the Department of State Services (DSS) against alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu. The disclosure was made by a DSS operative who appeared as the sixth prosecution witness in Mamu’s ongoing terrorism trial before […]
Why we withdrew suit against police before Justice Abdulmalik – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified why it withdrew a lawsuit filed against the Nigeria Police Force at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said the suit was meant to challenge the police blockade of its national secretariat and demand […]
NJC recommends Hassan, Saidu, 12 others to Tinubu for appointment as judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 legal practitioners to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The recommendation was reached during the Council’s 110th meeting held on January 13 and 14, 2026, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun. Among […]
Alleged $9.7m terrorism financing: Court grants Bauchi Commissioner, Adamu N100m bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, over alleged $9.7 million terrorism financing charges filed by the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar admitted Adamu to bail in the sum of N100 million, alongside four other defendants linked to the case. In his ruling, […]
Federal High Court acquits Mahdi Shehu of six charges
The Federal High Court has acquitted Mahdi Shehu of all six charges brought against him, bringing an end to a legal battle that attracted public attention. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the allegations levelled against the defendant. In delivering the judgment, the presiding judge held that the […]
₦6 Trillion NDDC Loot: Publish their Names – Federal High court orders FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Government to publish the names of individuals indicted in the alleged diversion of ₦6 trillion from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The ruling, delivered by Justice Gladys Olotu on November 10, directed President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, […]
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 […]