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Federal High Court Jails Five Terrorists 25 Years Each Over St. Mary’s School Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men, including two Nigerien nationals,…

Court Adjourns Saleh Mamman Asset Forfeiture Hearing to June 24

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned post-conviction proceedings in the ₦33.8 billion fraud case involving…

Court Declares National Assembly’s ₦110bn Vehicle and Allowance Spending Unlawful in Landmark SERAP Case

By Elizabeth Ugbo Federal High Court in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 6, 2026, declared unlawful the National Assembly’s N110 billion…

Court to Rule Today on Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Election

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja will today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, deliver judgment in a suit…

Court Dismisses Suit Seeking to Stop Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Bid, Awards N21m Costs

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi seeking to…

Former AGF Malami’s Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering Trial Adjourned to June 23

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged N8.7 billion money laundering trial involving…

Kano Lawmaker Defects to NDC as Court Ruling Fuels Fresh Political Tension Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo A member of the Kano State House of Assembly, Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mai Rigar Fata, has defected…

Jonathan To Consult Widely Before Deciding on 2027 Presidential Race

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he will consult widely before deciding whether to contest the 2027 presidential…

AGF Takes Over Prosecution of Ex-AGF Malami, Son Over Alleged Terrorism, Firearms Offences

By Elizabeth Ugbo THE Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has taken over the prosecution…

Court Orders INEC Chairman to Appear Over Contempt Charge

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…