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EFCC witness testifies that Emefiele did not profit from $6.2m CBN fraud
A key witness in the EFCC case against former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has testified that the defendant did not personally benefit from the alleged $6.2 million fraud.
Abuja Court Postpones Actor Emeka Ike’s N10 Billion Privacy Lawsuit Against Ministerial Aide
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the N10 billion privacy lawsuit filed by actor Emeka Ike against FCT minister's aide Lere Olayinka to July 22, citing the need for INEC's presence in the case.
Plateau Government Challenges Medical Plea from Angwa Rukuba Terrorism Suspect
Plateau State prosecutors have rejected a motion for medical leave filed by a suspect in the Angwa Rukuba massacre trial, labeling it a strategy to delay court proceedings.
2027 Election Preparations: Federal High Court Permits Weekend and Holiday Filings
The Federal High Court has authorized weekend and holiday filings for pre-election cases to alleviate judicial backlog and meet statutory deadlines ahead of the 2027 polls.
Judge urges settlement in N98.5 billion patent infringement lawsuit
A Federal High Court in Lagos has directed parties in a N98.5 billion patent infringement case to attempt an out-of-court settlement before trial begins.
Nigerian Courts Impose Death Sentences on 12 for Terrorism and Abduction Offenses
Twelve people were sentenced to death by hanging in Nigeria following convictions for terrorism and kidnapping-related offenses prosecuted by the DSS.
Abuja Court Permits Diezani Alison-Madueke to Use UK Acquittal as Evidence in EFCC Asset Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has allowed former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke to introduce evidence regarding her recent acquittal in a UK bribery case during her ongoing legal battle to recover forfeited assets.
Abuja Court Permits Diezani Alison-Madueke to Submit UK Acquittal Evidence
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has received court approval to submit evidence of her UK acquittal in a bid to reclaim forfeited assets from the EFCC.
Onitsha High Court permits Peter Obi to serve lawsuit papers to Kenneth Okonkwo via alternative methods
An Anambra High Court has allowed Peter Obi to serve lawsuit documents to Kenneth Okonkwo through substituted means following failed attempts at personal service.
Legal Group Challenges LPPC Suspension of Mike Ozekhome’s SAN Title in ECOWAS and National Industrial Courts
A lawyers' association is challenging the LPPC's suspension of Mike Ozekhome's SAN rank, filing suits in ECOWAS and National Industrial courts citing unfair treatment and lack of jurisdiction.