An Abuja High Court on Monday granted the Federal Government’s request to adjourn further proceedings in the defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, rescheduling the hearing for 23 February 2026. Justice Chizoba Oji approved the adjournment, despite the defence’s objection that the prosecution had not provided the mandatory 48-hour notice. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Ehiogie Idahosa, SAN,…
Suspended police officer Abba Kyari has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that he declared both his assets and those of his wife, countering claims by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) that he concealed property. Kyari, who is on trial for alleged non-disclosure and money laundering, repeated the claim during cross-examination before…
Five men have been sentenced to death by hanging in Oyo State after being found guilty of murdering a taxi driver in a violent dispute that escalated from a road accident. Justice Oyeyemi Ajayi of the Oyo State High Court announced the verdict on Monday, convicting Segun Taiwo (36), Kehinde Ademola (46), Yahaya Adeniyi (45),…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out a 10-count charge brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Prof. Sani Malumfashi, Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC). The ICPC had also named KANSIEC Secretary Mr Anas Mustapha and Deputy Director of Accounts Mr Ado…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, and his co-defendant, Omodachi Okolobia, until 20 January 2026 for the adoption of final written addresses. Justice Peter Lifu made the adjournment after both defendants concluded their defence in the ongoing money laundering trial. The judge gave…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Hussaini Isma’il, a senior leader of the terrorist group Boko Haram, and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Tuesday, convicting Isma’il—popularly known as Maitangaran—on four counts brought by the Federal Government. While count one carries a 15-year term, counts two,…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt proceedings in his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, scheduled for November 20, 2025. Kanu, representing himself, argued that the charges—based on the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to restrain Mr. Haruna Audi from parading himself as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Bwari Area Council chairmanship election. Justice Emeka Nwite held that the suit, filed by Joshua Ishaku, was statute-barred, having been filed outside the 14-day limit prescribed…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to January 29, 2026, for continuation of hearing. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the case to enable the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conclude the testimony of its seventh prosecution witness (PW-7), Olomotame Egoro,…
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that his late father left behind more than 20 houses for his children in Maiduguri, Borno State. Kyari, who is facing charges for allegedly failing to fully disclose his assets as required by law, made the disclosure while…
