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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a property in the UK associated with the late Jeremiah Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to the Federal Government. The ruling was granted during a hearing led by Justice Binta Nyako.
A legal case against Senator Iyabo Obasanjo regarding an Abuja property could not proceed due to the absence of legal representation for both parties at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The hearing has been rescheduled to June 10.
The Federal High Court in Lagos will discontinue manual filing starting April 24, 2026, replacing it with an electronic filing system, alongside a ₦10,000 penalty for any misrepresentation of documentation.
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 in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N400 million reportedly linked to Air Vice Marshal Mikail Abdulraheem to the Federal Government of Nigeria. This decision followed the EFCC's motion, deemed substantiated by the court.
A Federal High Court in Kano has denied a motion filed by Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo seeking an interim injunction to stop his impeachment process. The court adjourned the case to April 16, 2026, after directing the applicant to serve respondents.
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has postponed the bail hearing for former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to March 31, 2026. The decision follows legal arguments from both sides during Tuesday’s session.
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted ten Filipino sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, for importing 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. The vessel and its crew have been ordered to pay a total of $6 million in fines and penalties to the Nigerian government.
A Federal High Court judge issued a threat of contempt against Marshall Abubakar, the lead lawyer for Omoyele Sowore, after the lawyer raised his voice during proceedings. The judge controversially ordered Abubakar to kneel in front of the court.
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has submitted a video to the Federal High Court in Abuja, which he claims shows National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives assisting drug traffickers at airports. Kyari faces drug-related charges alongside other IRT officers.
The Federal High Court has ruled that Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is barred from pursuing a second term due to the constitutional limit on tenure. This decision was grounded in the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the maximum years an office holder can serve.
A Federal High Court has ruled against Dumebi Kachikwu's lawsuit challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The court determined that the matter falls within the internal affairs of the political party.
Abba Kyari, the suspended deputy commissioner of police, has been acquitted of all charges regarding the non-declaration of assets. The Federal High Court found the prosecution's case insufficient to justify the claims.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the terrorism trial of former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz Malami. The adjournment comes as the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation takes over the case from the State Security Service.
The N1 billion enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai against the ICPC and other parties encountered a hurdle due to a failure to serve the respondents. The case was presented in a Federal High Court but could not proceed as scheduled.
