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Court Ruling
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Zamfara ADC Maintains Federal High Court Ruling Stands Firm
The Zamfara ADC asserts that a 2026 Federal High Court judgment remains in effect, rejecting claims against the current leadership elected through a legitimate party congress.
Anambra Court Imposes Six-Year Sentence and N20m Fine on Bogus Herbalist
Onyebuchi Okocha, known as Onyeze Jesus, received a six-year prison sentence and a N20 million fine from an Awka High Court for operating as a fraudulent traditional healer.
Adamawa Father Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence for Impregnating Daughter
A Ganye Upper Area Court has sentenced Jediel Sylvester to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing and impregnating his own daughter.
August 11 set for ruling on court authority and medical transfer in Angwan Rukuba murder trial
A Jos High Court will rule on August 11 regarding its jurisdiction over the Angwan Rukuba murder case and a medical transfer request for one of the defendants.
FCT High Court Rules Overseas Political Party Branches Unlawful and Voids APC UK Congress
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ruled that political party branches outside of Nigeria are unconstitutional, leading to the cancellation of the APC's UK congress and ordering the forfeiture of funds.
Danladi Umar, former CCT head, granted N100 million bail
Former Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman Danladi Umar has been granted a N100 million bail by an Abuja Federal High Court following corruption charges brought by the EFCC.
Kano Federal High Court Affirms Journalistic Privilege Regarding Source Protection
A Federal High Court in Kano ruled that journalists are generally entitled to protect their sources, with exceptions reserved only for national security matters or information directly essential to a court case.
Jos High Court Postpones Review of Hausa Indigeneship Ruling
A Plateau State High Court has scheduled an October 29 hearing to address a preliminary objection regarding legal representation in an appeal concerning Hausa indigeneship rights in Jos North.
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.
Federal Court orders N100m payment by police for 22-year-old’s death in Delta
A Calabar court has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to pay N100 million in damages for the unlawful killing of 22-year-old Onyekachi Mba in 2025.