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Appellate Court Denies Bail for Imprisoned Former FCTA Official in N319m Fraud Case
An appeals court has denied bail to former FCTA director Garba Mohammed Dukku, who is serving a 24-year prison sentence for a N319 million corruption conviction.
NBA Election Results Spark Dispute as President-Elect Vows Systemic Overhaul
Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, faces legal challenges and opposition after winning the 2026 NBA presidential election, prompting her to commit to significant electoral reforms.
Lagos Appellate Court Confirms Seizure of N293.9 Million and Assets from Retired General Atewe
An appellate court in Lagos has affirmed the permanent forfeiture of N293.97 million and various properties linked to retired Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe, rejecting his appeal against an earlier Federal High Court decision.
Appellate Court Upholds Forfeiture of General Atewe’s Assets to Nigerian Government
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has dismissed an appeal by retired Major General Emmanuel Atewe, confirming the final forfeiture of his assets to the Federal Government.
Federal Court Blocks EFCC Inquiry into Oyo State Accounts
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has halted an EFCC investigation into Oyo State finances, ruling that the commission's broad and unsubstantiated requests were speculative.
Kwara Court Convicts Two Individuals and a Firm for Unlawful Mining
A Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced two individuals and a company to prison or fines for conducting illegal mining operations and processing minerals without necessary permits.
October 27 ruling scheduled for contested documents in N152 million property trial
Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos will decide on October 27, 2026, whether to admit disputed evidence in a N152 million real estate fraud case against Oak Homes Limited and its CEO, Olukayode Olusanya.
Jalingo Federal High Court schedules Lau versus APC chairman case for October 7
The Jalingo Federal High Court has delayed the lawsuit between Alhaji Abdulhadi Lau and APC Chairman Alhaji Abubakar Bawa until October 7, 2026, following a request from the plaintiff for more time to prepare responses.
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Commends NBA President-Elect Badejo-Okunsanya, Emphasizes Future Leadership Challenges
Legal practitioner Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor congratulates NBA President-elect Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, urging unity and a focus on essential professional reforms.
Judge Blocks Sowore From Using Uncertified Documents in Defamation Trial Against Tinubu
Justice Mohammed Garuba Umar of the Abuja Federal High Court has rejected Omoyele Sowore’s attempt to introduce uncertified documents in his defamation trial against President Bola Tinubu.