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Abuja Court Reschedules Trial for Five Men Accused of Hiding Timipre Sylva
The trial of five men accused of concealing the whereabouts of former Governor Timipre Sylva has been adjourned by the Federal High Court in Abuja until October 5.
Gombe Court Orders Detention of Two ADC Members After Airport Incident
A Gombe court has remanded two ADC supporters in custody following their alleged involvement in a violent security breach at Gombe International Airport during the arrival of candidate Dr. Bala Bello Tinka.
Edo State Prosecution Rests After Presenting Seven Witnesses in Kidnapping Trial
The Edo State Government has completed its witness testimony in the trial of four suspects charged with kidnapping, robbery, and cultism, with defense proceedings set for July 2026.
Abuja Court Directs EFCC to Apprehend Estate Agent Rebecca Omokamo
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered the EFCC to arrest and produce Abuja estate agent Rebecca Omokamo in court after she failed to attend her fraud and money laundering trial, citing a dispute over her alleged self-imposed house arrest.
Nigerian father takes legal action against 27-year-old daughter over marriage status
A Kaduna father has petitioned a Shari’a court to mandate his 27-year-old daughter to marry, citing his frustration over her prolonged single status.
Nnamdi Kanu’s Counsel Plans Lawsuit Over Guest’s Call for His Execution
Attorneys for Nnamdi Kanu are preparing legal action against a News Central Television guest for advocating for the extrajudicial killing of the IPOB leader.
Lawyers’ Group Petitions Court to Block NBA Leadership Inauguration
ALDRAP has challenged the validity of the 2026 NBA election in court, seeking to halt the upcoming inauguration of the new leadership due to alleged technical and constitutional irregularities.
Incoming NBA President Badejo-Okusanya Prioritizes Electoral Overhaul
Newly elected NBA President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has pledged to overhaul the association's electoral process to restore membership confidence and unify the legal body.
Kano Judicial Employee Challenges Mandatory Retirement, Demands N100 Million
Muzambilu Ado, a Kano judiciary staff member, is suing the State Judicial Service Commission for N100 million after his forced retirement over alleged academic credential fraud, a charge he firmly denies.
Legal challenge mounts against incoming NBA leadership inauguration
A group of lawyers has filed a motion at the Abuja Federal High Court to halt the upcoming inauguration of the newly elected NBA leadership, citing procedural irregularities and concerns regarding the electronic voting process.