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Judge issues ultimatum to Omoyele Sowore regarding defamation case
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court has ordered Omoyele Sowore to resume his defense in the defamation suit filed by the DSS or face potential foreclosure.
Makurdi High Court sets October date for Henry Ibya pre-trial conference
The Benue State High Court has delayed the pre-trial conference for Al-Jazirah journalist Henry Ibya until October 22 due to pending documentation.
Abuja Court Jails Associate of Wanted Bandit for 20 Years
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years in prison for failing to disclose information regarding a known bandit supplier.
Anambra State Prosecutes Blogger for Defaming Governor Soludo and His Son
Ejike Ofoegbu, a blogger who admitted to fabricating stories about Governor Soludo and his son for financial gain, has been arraigned in an Anambra court on cybercrime and defamation charges.
Abuja Court Backs FCCPC Probe Into Air Peace Ticket Costs
A Federal High Court has dismissed a lawsuit by Air Peace, confirming that the FCCPC has the legal authority to investigate consumer complaints regarding airline ticket pricing without needing prior price-fixing approval.
Agunloye Mambilla Trial: Prosecution Witness Verifies EFCC Document Consistency
A prosecution witness in the Olu Agunloye trial confirmed that two EFCC documentary exhibits regarding the $6 billion Mambilla project contain identical meeting records.
Legal Group Demands IGP Probe Into Alleged Obstruction of EFCC Officers
A group of lawyers is calling for a formal police investigation after officers allegedly interfered with EFCC officials enforcing a court-ordered property forfeiture in Abuja.
Femi Falana Demands Creation of Appellate Division for ECOWAS Court
Senior advocate Femi Falana has called on ECOWAS leadership to establish an appellate division to resolve conflicting judgments and enhance the regional court's consistency.
Nigeria’s Federal High Court Implements Updated Pre-Election Litigation Rules
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has introduced the 2026 Practice Directions to streamline and expedite the handling of pre-election legal disputes.
Court sets July 9 date for Emefiele statement admissibility ruling in $4.5bn fraud case
A Lagos court has postponed its ruling on the admissibility of statements made by former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele in his $4.5 billion fraud trial until July 9.