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Judge Withdraws From Malami’s N213bn Asset Forfeiture Case

Chigozie IKPO Feb 12, 2026 0

Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court has recused himself from the asset forfeiture proceedings involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and two other defendants. Justice Egwuatu announced his decision on Thursday shortly after the counsel announced their appearances, stating that he would no longer handle…

Emefiele Trial: EFCC Witness Confirms Banks Hoarded New Notes During Naira Redesign

Chigozie IKPO Feb 10, 2026 0

A Witness in the ongoing trial of the former Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday, told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, that commercial banks were hoarding new notes during the introduction…

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Abuja Lawyers’ Misrepresentation Case Adjourned To March 11

Chigozie IKPO Feb 10, 2026 0

Justice Hamza Mu’azu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, has adjourned the ongoing trial of Abuja-based lawyers, Maxwell Okpara, Gold Ogechi Nwankwo and Jubilate Obasikene to March 11 for continuation of the…

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UPDATED: Appeal Court Upholds Senator Natasha’s Suspension

Chigozie IKPO Feb 9, 2026 0

…Nullifies Contempt Proceedings, N5m Fine The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the suspension of the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a unanimous judgment…

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Appeal Court Orders CBN To Release N2.5bn To 110 ABU Workers Sacked In 1996

Chigozie IKPO Feb 6, 2026 0

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday dismissed separate appeals filed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) seeking to halt the payment of a N2.5bn judgment debt to 110 university workers unlawfully…

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Kanu Files 22-Ground Appeal Against Terrorism Conviction

Chigozie IKPO Feb 5, 2026 0

The convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has approached the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, to challenge his conviction and multiple life sentences imposed by the Federal High Court over…

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No Evidence Linking Yahaya Bello To LGA Transactions, EFCC Witness Testifies

Chigozie IKPO Feb 4, 2026 0

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the name of the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, did not appear in any of the local government financial…

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DSS Arraigns Malami, Son For ‘Abetting Terrorism, Firearms Possession’

Chigozie IKPO Feb 3, 2026 0

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alongside his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, over allegations bordering on abetting terrorism and illegal possession of…

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UPDATED: Actress Angela Okorie Gets N5m Bail

Chigozie IKPO Jan 30, 2026 0

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday granted Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, bail in the sum of N5m in an alleged criminal defamation and cyberstalking case. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the bail after listening to…

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Wike Deploys Form 48 To Enforce Strike Ban On FCTA Workers

Chigozie IKPO Jan 30, 2026 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has applied to the National Industrial Court (NIC) for an order committing striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to prison over their…

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