Court Backs EFCC Detention of Ex-AGF Malami
Amid ongoing probe, Court has upheld the EFCC’s continued detention of former AGF Abubakar Malami.
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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, dies at 71
In a tragic development, Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died at 71.
₦2.2bn fraud case: Court Fixes Date to Rule on Ngige’s Bail
An FCT High Court has fixed date to rule on Chris Ngige’s bail application over the ₦2.2bn fraud charges filed by the EFCC.
Supreme Court Backs President’s Emergency Rule, Suspension of Elected Officials
The Supreme Court dismisses PDP states’ suit, affirming the President’s authority to declare emergency rule and suspend elected officials for limited periods
Supreme Court Nullifies Tinubu’s Pardon, Reinstates Death Sentence for Maryam Sanda
While rubbishing the presidential pardon, Supreme Court reinstated original death sentence for Maryam Sanda
Supreme Court Dismisses Osun Government’s Suit on Withheld LG Funds Over Lack of Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has struck out a suit filed by the Attorney General of Osun State, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, in relation to the dispute over the withheld allocations due to local governments in the state. In a split decision of six justices to one, … Read more
What Appeal Court Rules Declaring VIO illegal in Nigeria really Mean
On December 4, 2025, the Court of Appeal (sitting in Abuja) unanimously upheld a ruling that prohibits VIO (and its parent agency Directorate of Road Traffic Services, DRTS) from stopping, impounding, confiscating vehicles or imposing fines on motorists. The appeal by VIO was dismissed. The Court found “no iota of merit” in their appeal. The … Read more
Appeal Court Declares VIO Illegal in Nigeria
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a ruling stopping VIO officials from seizing vehicles, while declaring the act as illegal.
UNIPORT Undergraduate Sentenced to Death for Murder of Girlfriend
Following the murder of girlfriend, Court sentenced UNIPORT student Damian Okoligwe to death by hanging.
FHC Refutes Viral Report of Plot Against Judge Who Jailed Nnamdi Kanu
Following the sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment, the Federal High Court dismisses viral plots on Justice Omotosho