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Peter Obi labels Lokoja court ruling a blow to democratic progress
Peter Obi has criticized a Federal High Court decision in Lokoja that nullified the earlier registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress as a political party, calling the development a threat to democratic institutions.
Edo State Chief Judge Launches Dedicated Court for Cultism and Kidnapping Trials
Edo State Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa has established a special criminal court in Benin City to specifically handle kidnapping and cultism cases, acting on a request from Governor Monday Okpebholo.
Boko Haram operative condemned to death for 2015 Maiduguri assault
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Boko Haram member Alkali Yarima to death for his role in the 2015 Maiduguri attacks, along with several other prison sentences for terrorism-related crimes.
Ekiti High Court Condemns Two Kidnappers to Death
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two kidnappers to death for the abduction of an NYSC staff member, while clearing a third suspect of all charges.
Kwara Magistrates plan strike over welfare grievances
Magistrates in Kwara State have scheduled an indefinite strike for July 2, 2026, citing unfair welfare conditions and unpaid allowances as primary reasons for the industrial action.
Abuja High Court Schedules Verdict on New Probe Request Into Mohbad’s Passing
A Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver a judgment on September 29 concerning a lawsuit that demands the police reopen their investigation into the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as Mohbad.
Kano Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Rape of Elderly Woman
A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman in Kiru LGA.
Nigerian Lawyers Challenge 2026 SAN Conferment Process
ALDRAP has formally requested that Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun pause the 2026 SAN conferment process, citing an ongoing legal dispute regarding the recognition of alternative professional ranks.
Federal Judge Halts ICE Arrests at Immigration Courts
A federal judge in California has ruled against the Trump administration's practice of arresting migrants at immigration courts, citing a lack of reasoned justification for the policy.
Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Use of Court Bail Conditions to Target Political Opponents
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken out against the Federal High Court's restrictive bail conditions for Nasir El-Rufai, labeling them a dangerous tool used to penalize political opponents.