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EFCC witness testifies that Emefiele did not gain from $6.2 million CBN theft
A police commissioner testifying for the EFCC confirmed that former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele did not receive any share of the $6.2 million stolen from the apex bank.
2027 Election Preparations: Federal High Court Permits Weekend and Holiday Filings
The Federal High Court has authorized weekend and holiday filings for pre-election cases to alleviate judicial backlog and meet statutory deadlines ahead of the 2027 polls.
Jalingo Federal High Court schedules July 22 for APC Taraba primary lawsuit
The Federal High Court in Jalingo has pushed the hearing for a lawsuit challenging the Taraba State APC chairmanship primary to July 22, 2026, to address the plaintiff's originating summons.
Nigerian Courts Impose Death Sentences on 12 for Terrorism and Abduction Offenses
Twelve people were sentenced to death by hanging in Nigeria following convictions for terrorism and kidnapping-related offenses prosecuted by the DSS.
Nigeria Transitions to Digital Legal Filing to Expedite Justice
Nigeria has officially replaced manual case filing with the new Nigerian Case Management System to speed up judicial processes.
IPAC Warns That Judicial Deregistration of Parties Threatens Nigerian Democracy
The Inter-Party Advisory Council has cautioned that recent court rulings resulting in the deregistration of political parties are undermining Nigeria’s multi-party democratic system.
IPAC Warns Judicial Deregistration Rulings Threaten Nigeria’s Multiparty System
The Inter-Party Advisory Council warns that frequent court-ordered deregistration of political parties is undermining Nigeria's multi-party democracy and constitutional rights.
Abuja Appellate Court Reserves Verdict on INEC 2027 Election Schedule Dispute
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment on appeals filed by INEC challenging lower court rulings that nullified its 2027 election timetable.
Kano Stakeholders Accuse Tinubu and APC of Sabotaging Opposition Before 2027
Political stakeholders are claiming that the recent nullification of the Nigeria Democratic Congress's legal status is a deliberate maneuver by the APC to stifle opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Abuja Court of Appeal Reviews Challenge Against INEC Registration of All Democratic Alliance
Dr. Umar Ardo has challenged a High Court order that directed INEC to register the All Democratic Alliance, citing issues with legal standing, statute limitations, and abuse of court process.