Mr Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a member of the African Demmocratic Congress (ADC), on Monday, prayed Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the motion seeking his withdrawal from the leadership tussle suit he filed. Gombe’s lawyer, Lukman Fagbemi, SAN, argued that the defendants had not placed any evidence before the court…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four of the five defendants convicted for their involvement in the 2022 terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State, to death by hanging. Judge Emeka Nwite, in a judgment , held that the Department of State Services (DSS), the prosecution in the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four of the five defendants being prosecuted for their involvement in the 2022 terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State, to death by hanging. Judge Emeka Nwite, in a judgment, held that the Department of State Services (DSS) had been able to…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 3 for judgment in the trial of five men being prosecuted for the terrorist attack in Owo church that killed no fewer than 41 worshippers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) had filed terrorism charge against the suspects…
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, a former presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has ruled out challenging the outcome of the party’s May 25 presidential primary in court. Hayatu-Deen, however, expressed concerns over alleged irregularities and procedural lapses during the exercise, saying that the process fell short of his expectations. A statement issued…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in the trial of five men charged with alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The Department of State Services (DSS) charged Idris Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Abubakar with…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a suit filed by Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026, until June 9 for hearing. The case, which was listed on the day’s cause list, could not proceed due to Justice Mohammed Umar’s…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a forfeiture case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against nine properties linked to former Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa until July 16. Justice Obiora Egwuatu adjourned the matter following the inability of the EFCC’s lawyer, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, to file a report of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped a beverage company, Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited, from producing its ”pop power” energy drink over allegations bordering on trademark infringement pending the hearing of substantive suit. Justice Binta Nyako restrained Mamuda Beverages Ltd from further production of the drink in a copied bottle design, which allegedly infringed…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned until 15 July the arraignment of Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) Interim President, Azania Omo-Agege, over allegations of fraud exceeding N40 million. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the new date after the prosecution requested additional time to produce the defendants before the court. Counsel representing the Inspector-General of…
