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Abuja Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Tied to Abubakar Malami
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former AGF Abubakar Malami, citing a failure by the respondents to prove the assets were acquired through legitimate income.
Abuja Federal High Court Postpones Ruling on Olawepo-Hashim’s Accord Party Presidential Candidacy Suit
Justice Mohammed Umar has reserved judgment in a case where Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim seeks recognition as the Accord Party's 2027 presidential candidate despite the party and INEC claiming the primary was cancelled.
Abuja Federal High Court mandates permanent seizure of 48 assets tied to Abubakar Malami
An Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the permanent forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami after finding that claimants failed to prove the assets were acquired legally.
Justice John Tsoho Unveils Revised Pre-Election Practice Guidelines
Chief Judge John Tsoho has introduced amendments to the 2026 Federal High Court Practice Directions to expedite the handling of pre-election litigation.
Abuja Court Reschedules Hearing for Olawepo-Hashim’s Presidential Candidacy Suit
A federal court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim's lawsuit against the Accord Party and INEC, which seeks to secure his recognition as a 2027 presidential candidate.
Abuja Court Orders Arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Over Alleged Fake Investment Council
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged head of a non-existent government council facing fraud and forgery charges.
Sokoto ADC Leadership Dispute Hearing Rescheduled for July 22
A Federal High Court in Sokoto has rescheduled the ADC leadership hearing to July 22, 2026, while imposing a N500,000 fine on the first defendant's counsel for delays.
Abuja Court Denies Sowore’s Request for Prolonged Trial Adjournment
A Federal High Court judge has denied Omoyele Sowore's application to delay his trial until after the court's vacation, ordering the proceedings to continue on July 16.
Abuja Court Denies Sowore’s Request to Delay Defamation Trial
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar has denied Omoyele Sowore’s plea for a lengthy adjournment in his defamation trial brought by the DSS, ordering the case to resume on July 16, 2026.
Abuja Federal High Court upholds FCCPC mandate to probe Air Peace fare complaints
A Federal High Court has ruled that the FCCPC is legally authorized to investigate consumer complaints about airline pricing, dismissing a lawsuit brought by Air Peace.