Court Upholds FCCPC’s Airfare Investigation Powers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) authority to investigate consumer complaints over airline ticket pricing, ruling that such investigations do not amount to price regulation. In a judgment delivered on June 29, 2026, Justice B.F.M. Nyako dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, which […]
Court Sentences Boko Haram Member to Death
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a convicted Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for his role in the 2015 terrorist attacks on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice James Omotosho found Yarima guilty on a seven-count terrorism charge filed by the […]
Court Jails Ex-Minister Mamman for 75 Years
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison in absentia over a N33.8 billion money laundering and fraud case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court convicted Mamman on all 12 counts brought against him, ruling […]
Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Over ₦33.8bn Fraud
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count charge of fraud and money laundering filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Mamman, who served under […]
Court Proceeds With Nnamdi Kanu Trial In His Absence
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday began delivering judgment in the terrorism case against Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, continuing the proceedings without the defendant present. The judge ordered the continuation after describing Kanu’s conduct in court as unruly, noting that his behaviour had disrupted proceedings […]
