Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Lagos issued an interim injunction on May 4, 2026, restraining the Nigeria — National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from enforcing certain provisions of its 6th Edition of…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria issued an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria — National Broadcasting Commission from enforcing certain provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, upholding freedom of expression.
May 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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A suit filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi at the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria challenges the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. The plaintiff argues that Goodluck…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is hearing the suit challenging Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility for the 2027 presidential election and has adjourned the matter to May 11, 2026.
May 07, 2026 · 28 articles
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The Federal High Court, Abuja, rejected an application by Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, the Accountant General of Nigeria — Bauchi State, to travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and a medical check-up. Sirajo Muhammad Jaja is…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice O.A. Egwuatu, rejected Sirajo Muhammad Jaja's application to travel and is presiding over the money laundering trial.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under Muhammadu Buhari, has been convicted by the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering. The Nigeria — Economic and Financial…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria convicted Saleh Mamman on 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, proving the case beyond reasonable doubt.
Apr 16, 2026 · 45 articles
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Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under Muhammadu Buhari, has been sentenced to 75 years imprisonment by the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria for corruption and money laundering. He was found guilty on…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria delivered the judgment, convicting Saleh Mamman on 12 counts of corruption and money laundering and ordering the forfeiture of his assets.
May 13, 2026 · 41 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, ordered the final forfeiture of multi-billion naira assets and investments belonging to Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, the convicted former acting Accountant-General…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice James Omotosho, ordered the final forfeiture of Chukwunyere Nwabuoku's assets to the Federal Government of Nigeria, reinforcing the legal consequences of financial crimes.
May 13, 2026 · 10 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has scheduled May 8, 2026, to rule on a no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in his cyberstalking trial. The United States — United…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is the judicial body presiding over the cyberstalking trial of Omoyele Sowore and will deliver the ruling on his no-case submission.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for May 28 in a suit filed by the Break the Silence Foundation. The suit seeks to compel the Nigeria —…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is presiding over the suit seeking to compel the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force to reopen the investigation into Mohbad's death.
May 04, 2026 · 9 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria has granted Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, permission to receive medical treatment while in the custody of the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice Rilwan Aikawa, issued the ruling granting Nasir El-Rufai access to medical treatment while in custody and is overseeing his corruption trial.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties allegedly linked to Timipre Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. The order was granted…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice Obiora Egwuatu, issued the interim forfeiture order, playing a crucial role in the legal process of asset seizure.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, through Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, dismissed a no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore in a cyberbullying case. The United States — United States Department of State…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, dismissed Omoyele Sowore's no-case submission, ruling that the prosecution established a prima facie case against him and ordered him to enter his defense.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has commenced a trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness of statements made by six defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu.…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is presiding over the trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness of statements made by the defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government.
May 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by the South Africa — Democratic Alliance (ADA) against the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The South Africa —…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria dismissed the suit filed by South Africa — Democratic Alliance against Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission, ruling it was improperly commenced.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Social media influencer Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, also known as Blessing CEO, was arraigned by the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Ikoyi, Lagos, on…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice D.I. Dipeolu, presided over the arraignment of Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, ordered her remand, and set the trial date.
May 15, 2026 · 21 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is presiding over the suit against Ireti Kingibe, having adjourned the case for further hearing and previously refusing an interim injunction against her.
Apr 20, 2026 · 10 articles
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Winifred Oyo-Ita, former Head of Service of the Federation, and eight co-defendants were discharged and acquitted by the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja of N570 million money laundering charges. The Nigeria…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice James Omotosho, discharged and acquitted Winifred Oyo-Ita and eight co-defendants, upholding their no-case submissions.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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A Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned a suit filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe challenging the leadership of the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress under David Mark and Rauf…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is presiding over the leadership dispute within the Nigeria — African Democratic Congress, with Justice Emeka Nwite adjourning the case indefinitely.
May 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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Saleh Mamman, Nigeria's former Minister of Power, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8 billion Nigeria — Nigerian naira ($24.71 million) intended for government-financed hydroelectric projects, including the Mambilla and Zungeru…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice James Omotosho, delivered the 75-year sentence to Saleh Mamman for his involvement in money laundering, demonstrating the judicial system's role in upholding the law.
May 13, 2026 · 12 articles
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Haliru Umar was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja for terrorism-related offenses. She pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of 302 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Abuja convicted and sentenced Haliru Umar.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is the venue for the legal challenge brought by David Mark against the Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission's decision, with motions filed for mandatory injunctions and accelerated hearings.
Apr 03, 2026 · 32 articles
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The Nigeria — Senate of Nigeria has passed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment bill, which aims to clarify court jurisdiction and timelines for handling pre-election disputes. The bill, presented by Senator Simon Lalong, addresses issues…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria will be the originating court for pre-election matters related to National Assembly, Governorship, and State Houses of Assembly elections under the new amendment.
May 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria, specifically Justice Daniel Osiagor, acquitted Tuoyo Omatsuli and others, a decision that the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is now challenging in the Court of Appeal.
Apr 09, 2026 · 8 articles
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The Nigeria — African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Nafiu Bala Gombe and alleged agents of the Nigeria of attempting to manipulate the judiciary. Nafiu Bala Gombe, the plaintiff in a leadership dispute against the…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria is the venue for the ongoing leadership dispute, and its Chief Judge received the request to reassign the case, raising questions about judicial independence.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Samuel Ugberease, also known as 'Putsammy', 'Putput', and 'Sammy', a Nigerian cyber fraud suspect, was extradited by the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force to the United States on May 14, 2026. He faces charges of…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria granted the application for Samuel Ugberease's extradition in accordance with the Extradition Act.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
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Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Nigeria — Kaduna State, is facing an amended nine-count charge of alleged fraud and abuse of office filed by the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission. On April 21,…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria previously granted Nasir El-Rufai bail in a separate but related corruption case, setting a N200 million bail bond.
Apr 13, 2026 · 47 articles
Regulatory
Nigeria — Nasarawa State has ordered Lydall, Inc. to immediately cease all mining operations and withdraw its facilities from the Endo Community in the Udege Development Area. This directive follows the company's failure to comply…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria in Lafia ruled in favor of Nigeria — Nasarawa State, upholding the government's action against Lydall, Inc. and necessitating the current directive for cessation of operations.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Operatives of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission visited the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital on May 12, 2026, to authenticate a medical report for a fraud suspect remanded by the Nigeria —…
Impact: Justice M.A Onyetunu of the Nigeria — Federal High Court of Nigeria remanded the fraud suspect, whose medical report was the subject of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's visit to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
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