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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.
July 1, 2026
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.
July 1, 2026
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.
July 1, 2026
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.
July 1, 2026
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.
July 1, 2026
Law Officers Association Challenges Kano NBA Branch Election Results
The Law Officers Association of Nigeria has petitioned the NBA leadership, alleging that the Kano branch election committee intentionally defied an appeals ruling by disenfranchising its members.
June 30, 2026
US Supreme Court Rules States May Prohibit Transgender Women from Female Athletics
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states may legally prohibit transgender women from participating in female sports teams at public schools and colleges.
June 30, 2026
US Supreme Court permits states to restrict transgender participation in women’s athletics
The Supreme Court has ruled that states may legally exclude transgender women from participating in female sports teams at public schools and colleges.
June 30, 2026
Abuja Court Reinstates Bail for Omoyele Sowore with N200 Million Bond
A Federal High Court in Abuja has reinstated bail for Omoyele Sowore, setting a N200 million bond and requiring two sureties following his remand in a cybercrime case.
June 30, 2026
Justice Tsoho Introduces New Practice Directions for Pre-Election Litigation
Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho has unveiled the 2026 Pre-Election Practice Directions to accelerate legal resolutions and improve efficiency in Nigerian election-related lawsuits.
June 30, 2026