S’Court reinstates final forfeiture of Emefiele-linked assets
The Supreme Court has restored the final forfeiture of several high-value properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, handing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Kwara Judiciary sacks 2 registrars, demotes magistrate
The Kwara State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed two court registrars and demoted a magistrate over cases of gross misconduct and negligence, declaring that corruption and the compromise of judicial…
FHC orders final forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s N4.6bn jewellery, N4.3bn cars
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government.The forfeited assets include…
CSO decries 11-year delay in ex-Gov Suswam’s N3.1bn fraud trial, seeks speedy conclusion
A civil society organisation (CSO), Civil Society Leaders for Anti-Corruption and Transparency (CSLFAAT), has expressed concern over the prolonged trial of former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, and his former…
Don’t obstruct justice in Ajiran murder, CHSR, CPCHR, CACL, others caution police
The Centre for Physically Challenged and Human Rights (CPCHR), Campaign for Dignity in Governance, Campaign Against Impunity, Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), and others have cautioned against alleged…
Ajiran double Murder: Setting the record straight
By Gloria Fraser In every constitutional democracy, allegations against public officials deserve scrutiny. Equally important, however, is the principle that documentary evidence must outweigh speculation, public sentiment or social media…
Saraki’s lawyers demand judge’s recusal in Offa robbery case
The Kwara State High Court yesterday adjourned till July 21, 2026, for the hearing of the motion on notice filed by lawyers to former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, requesting…
Groups seek law to protect Abuja’s original inhabitants
Amid the growing concerns over the marginalisation of Abuja’s indigenous communities, the Network of Journalists on Indigenous Issues (NEJII), in collaboration with the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic…
FHC Chief Judge dole out new pre-election practice directions
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria Honourable Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions(Amendment), 2026.The new practice directions amended the…
Federal High Court issues amended 2026 pre-election practice directions
The Federal High Court has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026, as part of efforts to further strengthen the speedy and efficient determination of pre-election disputes.…