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A Magistrate Court in Kano has ordered that a driver and two accomplices be held for allegedly stealing jewelry, cash, and a mobile phone belonging to the wife of former Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The driver has pleaded guilty, while the others denied the charges.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated substituted service of court documents on Nentawe Yilwatda, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as part of a lawsuit regarding the party's congress. The case was brought by aspirant Fubara Dagogo, who is contesting his exclusion from the party's election process.
An 85-year-old man, Malam Isah Abdullahi, has received a 14-year prison sentence for r@pe following a trial conducted by the High Court in Gwarzo, Kano State.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enable the Grassroot Initiative Party (GRIP) to complete its registration process, ruling that INEC previously acted unlawfully by shutting down access to the registration portal.
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has dismissed fraud charges against ex-Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and her co-defendant stemming from a N2.5 billion case after a settlement with the Nigerian government.
Chika Mbonu has expressed concerns that a recent court ruling regarding Union Bank's management could lead to uncertainty among depositors and disrupt overall banking operations if not addressed promptly.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has invalidated the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) decision to dissolve the management and board of Union Bank. The ruling calls for the reinstatement of the previous leadership and restricts further actions by the CBN.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has returned Omoyele Sowore's passport following the dismissal of the cybercrime case against him, which stemmed from his social media criticism of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The High Court in Kano has dismissed Ghali Basaf from his position as chairperson of Kumbotso Local Government Council, following a ruling that invalidated his Certificate of Return. The ruling stems from a legal challenge initiated by Ali Hardworker, who claimed he was unjustly replaced as the candidate for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, the former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, has been sentenced to a total of 72 years in prison for his involvement in a N868 million fraud scheme. The ruling was delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
A U.S. District Court has dismissed a Nigerian businessman's attempt to enforce a $159 million debt agreement with the Federal Republic of Nigeria regarding the Paris Club refund, ruling that it lacks jurisdiction over the case.
The Federal High Court in Warri has affirmed the right of Nigerians to record police activities in public, emphasizing the necessity for police officers to wear visible name tags. The court awarded damages for the violation of the applicant’s rights.
A South African businessman has been ordered to continue paying maintenance for his ex-wife's children following their divorce. The Supreme Court upheld the ruling, citing his previous actions as establishing a financial obligation.
A High Court in Jos has confirmed that Local Government Chairmen in Plateau State will serve a four-year term, nullifying the existing two-year regulation as it contradicts the Nigerian Constitution. The ruling follows a challenge by the ALGON chairman and was made public on March 13, 2026.
A lecturer from the College of Health Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Ondo State High Court for his involvement in armed robbery and conspiracy to commit the crime.
