Tag: Court

2027: Jonathan’s comeback rumours deepen, as Coalition backs bid

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Jonathan’s comeback rumours

…Court moves to block eligibility Fresh indications have emerged that former President Goodluck Jonathan may be preparing for a dramatic return to presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general election, even as a legal battle seeking to stop his ambition gathers momentum at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The growing speculation intensified on Thursday after the Coalition for Jonathan openly declared that the former Nigerian leader would contest the 2027 presidential election, despite ongoing consultations surrounding the move. Speaking during an interview on television, the Coalition’s convener, Tom Ohikere…

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ADC leadership crisis: Court adjourns David Mark case indefinitely

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ADC leadership crisis

The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh twist yesterday, after the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely the suit challenging the emergence of former Senate President David Mark as a key figure in the party’s leadership structure. The legal dispute, which has intensified internal tensions within the ADC ahead of the 2027 elections, was stalled following allegations of “judge shopping” and procedural disputes among parties involved in the matter. The controversy stems from a request by ADC chieftain, Nafi’u Bala Gombe, seeking the reassignment…

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Alleged Money Laundering: Kaduna Court revokes Bashir Sa’idu’s bail

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KD court revokes Bashir Sa'idu’s bail

…Remands him in prison custody Former Finance Commissioner in Kaduna State under Nasir el-Rufa’i, Bashir Sa’idu, yesterday appeared at the ongoing case in a Kaduna State High Court, which started last year after he was reportedly held in detention for over 50 days. The case was subsequently reassigned to another judge. That however entailed that the processes have to be restarted all over.  His lawyer prayed for the adoption of the bail and terms already granted by the court. However, the Prosecutor insisted that the request has to come through…

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Court to rule on ICPC’s request for fresh 14-day detention of el-Rufa’i

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Court to rule on el Rufa'i

A Magistrate Court in Abuja has fixed today Tuesday, to rule on a request by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) seeking an additional 14 days to detain former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i. The presiding magistrate, Okechukwu Akweke, adjourned the matter to allow the court determine whether to grant or dismiss the anti-graft agency’s application. El-Rufa’i has been in ICPC custody since February 18, 2026, following allegations of money-laundering and the illegal interception of the communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribaɗu. The Commission…

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Alleged Distortion of Islamic, Hausa Cultural Values: Court to hear suit against AREWA24, NBC today in Kano

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Court on AREWA24, NBC

Aminu Imam The Federal High Court sitting in Kano is set to hear a suit today Wednesday, filed by the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, against Network AREWA24 Limited and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The case, Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja vs. Network AREWA24 Ltd. & NBC, centres on allegations that certain Hausa-language programmes aired by AREWA24 contravene established broadcasting standards and undermine Islamic principles as well as Hausa cultural values. In its originating processes, the plaintiff alleges what it described as the “bastardisation” and misrepresentation of…

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Alleged ₦8.7bn Money Laundering: Court sends Malami, wife, son back to prison

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Court sends Malami, wife, son

…As EFCC files amended 16-count charge Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Hajiya Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abubakar AbdulAziz Malami, have been remanded in correctional facilities following their re-arraignment over an alleged ₦8.7 billion money laundering scheme. Justice Joyce AbdulMalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, yesterday ordered that the trio be returned to custody pending the hearing and determination of fresh bail applications. Recall that Malami and his son were remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre, while Asabe was ordered to be held at…

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Court to hear suit to deregister ADC, others Feb. 24

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Court to deregister ADC

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled February 24, 2026, to hear a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and several other political parties over alleged constitutional violations. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/25, was instituted by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Attorney-General of the Federation, and five political parties — the African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Action Alliance. The matter, which came up for mention before Justice Peter…

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Court adjourns Arewa24, NBC case to March 4

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Court adjourns Arewa24 case

Aminu Imam The Federal High Court sitting in Kano yesterday adjourned the suit filed by the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, against Network Arewa24 Limited and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to March 4, 2026. The matter, which was slated for hearing, could not proceed, as the court did not sit. The case, Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja v. Network Arewa24 Ltd. & NBC, centres on allegations of breaches of broadcasting standards and public morality in some Hausa-language programmes aired by the television station. Speaking after the adjournment,…

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Court grants interim forfeiture of 57 properties, valued at ₦213.2bn linked to Malami, 3 others

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Court grants on Malami

A  Federal High Court  sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation  and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two of his sons,  AbdulAziz Malami and AbdulRahman Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex-parte Motion moved by counsel to  the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  (EFCC), Ekele Iheanacho (SAN). The multi-billion naira landed properties , valued at ₦213,234,120,000 are located in Abuja, Kebbi,…

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Alleged NBC Code Violations:  NGO, Islamic Da’awa Foundation drags Jewish TV Channel Arewa24 to Kano Court

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NGO drags NBC, Arewa24 (1)

…Cites stations’ indecent, culturally-offensive, inconsistent with religious values, Hausa contents films  A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Islamic Research and Da’awa Foundation, Abuja, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Kano against Arewa24 TV and the National Broadcasting Commission, (NBC), over alleged violations of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. The suit follows complaints that some programmes aired by Arewa24TV contained indecent and culturally-offensive content deemed contrary to public morals and the nation’s broadcasting standards. In the petition to Kano Federal High Court dated October 30, 2025, the Foundation, through its…

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