Court Strikes Out Amaechi’s Suit Against Atiku
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday struck out a pre-election suit filed by former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi challenging the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case after Amaechi’s counsel, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), informed the […]
Malami to Appeal Court-Ordered Asset Forfeiture
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has announced plans to appeal the Federal High Court judgment ordering the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to him. The decision follows Wednesday’s ruling by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which granted the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of 48 Malami-Linked Assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final court order forfeiting 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the judgment on Wednesday, ruling that the EFCC had established […]
Appeal Court Upholds Ruling Against ADC State Congresses
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing or participating in any state congresses organized by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership led by former Senate President David Mark. In the lead judgment, Justice Okon Abang affirmed the decision of the […]
Court Fixes July 10 for Judgment in Malami Asset Forfeiture Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 10 to deliver judgment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) suit seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who had initially scheduled the ruling for Monday after […]
El-Rufai Trial Continues Over Alleged NSA Call Interception
The trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai continued on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the prosecution presented evidence relating to allegations of treason and breach of national security. The case centres on claims that El-Rufai referenced the interception of a private telephone conversation involving the National Security Adviser (NSA). […]
Court Plays Alleged Coup Confession Video in Abuja
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday played a video recording of an alleged confession by one of the defendants in the ongoing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The sixth defendant, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir, told investigators in the video that he had warned those allegedly […]
Six Plead Not Guilty to Terrorism, Coup Plot Charges
Six defendants on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism and coup plotting before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants—Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd.), Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (retd.), Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni and Abdulkadir Sani—are facing charges including conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism and […]
IGP Urges Court to Dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn Rights Suit
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is seeking N1 billion in damages against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital […]
EFCC Witness Says Malami Not Linked to Companies’ Bank Transactions
A compliance officer with Sterling Bank, David Ajoma, on Friday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, was not involved in transactions carried out by Rayhan Hotels and Metropolitan Autotech Limited through their accounts with the bank. Ajoma, who appeared as the first prosecution witness for […]
