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Brittni Mealy, the former partner of rapper Future, has appealed to a court to imprison him for allegedly ignoring a court mandate regarding their son, Prince. She claims he failed to secure a required life insurance policy.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the African Democratic Party's (ADC) Wuse Ward executive committee permission to serve Senator Ireti Kingibe court documents by substituted means. The decision comes amidst a lawsuit challenging her membership status within the party.
The Federal High Court, Abuja has permitted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to access electronic devices retrieved from the home of Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State. This decision was made following a motion presented by an ICPC lawyer.
A Federal Capital Territory court has ordered that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) until March 19, 2026. This decision comes as the anti-graft agency continues its investigation into corruption allegations against him.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has clarified its actions regarding the remand of Tracynither Nicholas Ohiri, amid confrontations with civil society activists at a court in Abuja. The Service insists that its officers operated under a valid court order and refutes claims of forgery.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is facing a threat of contempt proceedings for allegedly ordering the demolition of a property in Maitama, Abuja, despite a subsisting court order for parties to maintain the status quo.
AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Limited has responded to media claims asserting that a Receiver-Manager was appointed over the company. The Federal High Court order, according to the company, pertains only to a limited administrative role connected to alleged debts.
The Federal Government has not been able to provide a court order that justifies the detention of Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, accused of plotting against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. A Federal High Court has mandated the Defence Intelligence Agency to produce the necessary documentation.
The Labour Party (LP) faction led by Senator Nenadi Usman has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for officially recognizing its interim national leadership following a court directive. This development is expected to resolve leadership disputes and bolster the party's election preparations.
An Osogbo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued arrest warrants against the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and four of its executives due to alleged illegal management of bank accounts associated with the 30 local governments in Osun State. The case has been adjourned for further proceedings.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has requested the National Industrial Court to imprison striking workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration for ignoring a court directive amid an ongoing conflict with his administration.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared that the National Industrial Court's order cannot halt the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). It criticized FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for threatening dismissals shortly after the ruling.
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has cautioned that any employee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration who disregards a court ruling to return to work will face disciplinary actions. This warning comes after a court mandated striking workers to halt their strike.
Justice Simeon Amadi, the Chief Judge of Rivers State, has declined the State House of Assembly's request to initiate a judicial panel investigating allegations against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, citing existing court orders that prevent him from doing so.
