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…
A traditional ruler in Akwa Ibom State, Eteidung Aniedi Ebong, has reportedly survived an alleged attack amid an ongoing legal and community dispute involving a Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) solar project. Eyewitnesses in Ifa Ikot Akpan told reporters that unidentified men assaulted the village head last week in what they described as an attempted…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has given Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a final opportunity to present his defence in his ongoing trial. Justice James Omotosho issued the directive on Wednesday after declining a request by the Federal Government’s counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), to foreclose Kanu’s right…
The planned arraignment of Nigerian journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore was postponed on Wednesday after he and his lawyer failed to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore, publisher of the investigative platform Sahara Reporters, is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) on charges of defamation, alongside Meta Platforms (Facebook)…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has given detained Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu until 5 November to open his defence in the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government, or risk forfeiting his right to do so. The judge directed Kanu to either consult legal practitioners knowledgeable in criminal law…
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has cleared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to hold its elective National Convention as scheduled on Saturday, 15, and Sunday, 16 November 2025, in the Oyo State capital. In a ruling delivered on 3 November 2025, Justice A. L. Akintola also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission…
A Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has rejected a no-case submission filed by Nigerian internet personality Ismaila Mustapha (Mompha) in his ₦6 billion money laundering case. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mojisola Dada held that the prosecution, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), had presented sufficient evidence establishing a prima facie case…
