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Abuja Court Adjourns Ansaru Terror Trial to July 20
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set a July 20 date to resume the trial of two alleged Ansaru commanders facing terrorism charges brought by the DSS.
Ikeja Court Admits Godwin Emefiele’s Statements as Evidence in $4.5bn Fraud Case
A court in Ikeja has cleared the way for the trial of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele by admitting his contested statements as evidence in a multi-billion dollar fraud case.
Delta State Magistrate Court Grants Bail to Suspected Imposter Lawyer
A 30-year-old man accused of posing as a lawyer has been granted N200,000 bail by a Delta State Magistrate Court.
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar Sent to Kuje Prison Following Graft Charges
Former CCT Chairman Danladi Umar has been remanded in Kuje prison after appearing in court to face a four-count corruption charge brought by the Federal Government.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court adopts digital system to eliminate paper records and prevent fraud
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has launched a mandatory digital filing system at the Supreme Court to replace manual records, improve efficiency, and prevent document tampering.
Judge directs payment of $5m damages to E Jean Carroll in Trump case
Judge Lewis Kaplan has ordered the release of $5 million plus interest to E Jean Carroll after Donald Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
FCT High Court Directs EFCC to Pay N10 Million for Defaming Former Power Minister Agunloye
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the EFCC to pay N10 million in damages to former Power Minister Dr. Olu Agunloye for publishing defamatory content regarding a non-existent $6 billion fraud case.
LPDC Rejects Bid to Drop Misconduct Case Against SAN and Associates
The LPDC has ruled that a misconduct petition against Ikechukwu Ezechukwu, SAN, and two other lawyers cannot be withdrawn, setting the case for a hearing in July 2026.
Kwara High Court Schedules July 22 Arraignment for Bukola Saraki Over Defamation Allegations
A Kwara State High Court has scheduled July 22, 2026, for the arraignment of former Senate President Bukola Saraki following allegations of criminal defamation against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
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.