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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.
Yola Magistrate Court penalizes Adamawa ADC gubernatorial candidate ₦3 million for illegal poster placement
A Magistrate Court in Yola has imposed a ₦3 million fine on ADC gubernatorial candidate Engr. Omar Suleiman for violating environmental regulations through the unauthorized placement of campaign posters.
Adamawa ADC gubernatorial nominee fined N3 million for illegal poster placement
A Yola court has ordered ADC candidate Omar Suleiman to pay N3 million for violating an executive order prohibiting the placement of campaign posters on public structures in Adamawa State.
Calabar Federal Court orders N100m payout by Police for fatal incident involving 22-year-old
A Federal High Court in Calabar has ordered the Nigeria Police and four other respondents to pay N100 million in damages for the death of 22-year-old Onyekachi Mba.