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Prince Harry and high-profile group face multi-million pound legal bill
Prince Harry and a group of prominent figures face a substantial legal bill after losing their privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Senior Advocate Oba Maduabuchi urges Justice Peter Lifu to step down following Appellate Court criticism
Senior Advocate Oba Maduabuchi has called for the resignation of Justice Peter Lifu after the Court of Appeal labeled the judge's actions as judicial impertinence and rascality.
Ekiti APC Gubernatorial Hopeful Loses Bail Following Cyberbullying Charges
A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has revoked the bail of APC governorship aspirant Abimbola Jumoke Olawumi after she allegedly continued cyberbullying and threatening individuals while claiming to be too ill to attend court.
Justice Minister Leads Prosecution in Sowore Defamation Case
Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi has stepped in to lead the prosecution against Omoyele Sowore in a high-profile criminal defamation trial in Abuja.
Ifeanyi Ejiofor Maintains IPOB Legal Standing Despite Nnamdi Kanu’s Dismissal
Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor asserts that he voluntarily ceased representing Nnamdi Kanu months ago, while maintaining that his firm remains the authorized legal counsel for IPOB.
Kwara Ex-Governor Ahmed and Commissioner Banu Trial Delayed Over Missing Witnesses
The corruption trial of former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and Ademola Banu was adjourned to 2026 after the prosecution failed to produce witnesses at the Kwara State High Court.
Abuja Federal High Court Rejects David Mark’s Challenge to ADC Leadership Lawsuit Amendments
Justice Peter Odo Lifu has allowed Nafiu Bala Gombe to amend his lawsuit against ADC leadership, dismissing objections from David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola while imposing a N500,000 fine on the defendants.
Lagos High Court Postpones N460.75 Million Fraud Trial for Austin Albert to October 5
A Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned the fraud trial of Austin Albert to October 5, 2026, due to the defendant's ongoing medical recovery in Dubai.
Judicial Scrutiny Over EFCC Tactics in the Land Dispute Involving Colleen Yesufu
A judge has publicly challenged the EFCC's aggressive detention strategy against Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, citing major evidentiary gaps in Colleen Yesufu's land ownership claims.
Abuja Court Rejects Request to Adjust N2 Billion Bail for Miyetti Allah President
A Federal High Court judge has denied an application from Miyetti Allah president Bello Bodejo to reduce his N2 billion bail requirements, citing time constraints before the court's annual break.