Court Rules AGF Lacks Authority to Prosecute Electoral Offences
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice do not have the authority to prosecute offences under the Electoral Act,…
Why Only the Supreme Court Can Overturn Reinstatement of Emir Sanusi – Kano Government Clarifies
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed the validity of the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the emirship dispute, dismissing claims that it has been overturned. The government emphasized that only the Supreme Court has the authority to alter the reinstatement…
GTCO: Court Strikes Out Cyberstalking and Defamation Case Against Four Nigerian Journalists
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has struck out the cyberstalking and defamation case filed by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) against four journalists. The case, marked FHC/L/774C/2024, was dismissed by Justice Ayokunle Faji after the prosecution, led by Chief…
IPOB Leader’s Legal Battle Takes New Turn As Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Hails Judiciary, Thanks the Public
In a significant turn in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following the reassignment of the matter to a new judge, has hailed the Nigerian judiciary. This decision comes after months…
Sowore Challenges Court’s Integrity Amid Passport Controversy
Civil rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has openly criticized Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja, asserting that he is unafraid of being jailed. This follows the judge’s threat of contempt of court, which…
Akpabio – Natasha Dispute: Ex-Senate President Saraki Urges Transparent Investigation to Protect Senate’s Integrity
The former President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has called for calm and transparency as tensions rise between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a press release, Dr. Saraki…
Akpabio’s Wife Slams Multiple Lawsuits On Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over Defamation
In a dramatic turn of events, the political arena in Nigeria has been electrified by the unfolding legal battle between Ekaette Akpabio, the wife of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This…
Supreme Court Halts Funds to Rivers State Government Over Court Order Disobedience
The Supreme Court has issued a directive preventing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other relevant agencies from releasing funds to the Rivers State Government. This decision comes as a consequence of the…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Breaks Silence, Says She’s Ready for Probe
In a bold move, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Kogi Central, has announced her readiness to face a probe. She spoke while showcasing on her X handle a petition by a group, Northern Youth Advocacy…
American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent Urge President Tinubu to Release IPOB Leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
In an open letter addressed to Nigeria’s President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have called for the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The…
IPOB: Court Declares Terrorist Designation of Chika Edoziem Illegal; Orders Apology and N5 Million Damages
In a landmark ruling, a Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State, Southeast Nigeria has declared the designation of Mazi Chika Edoziem as a wanted person, terrorist, insurgent, kidnapper, and violent criminal by the Minister of Defence and the…
