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 […]
Court Grants Malami, Son N200m Bail Over Terrorism Charges
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N200 million each to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over charges of alleged terrorism and unlawful possession of firearms. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the bail on Friday after hearing an application argued by the defence counsel, Joseph Daudu […]
Court Fixes April 23 for El-Rufai’s Arraignment
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed April 23 for the arraignment of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, over alleged cybercrimes and breaches of telecommunications laws. The planned arraignment on Wednesday could not proceed due to the defendant’s absence in court. Counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), […]
Court Orders Probe Of Interior Minister’s WAEC Certificate
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an activist’s request to investigate the academic qualifications of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako approved the ex-parte application by activist Mr. Emorioloye Owolemi, who sought a court order to verify the Minister’s Secondary School Certificate purportedly issued by the West African Examinations Council […]
