Tag: Federal High Court Abuja

FG begins mass trial of suspected terrorists in Abuja

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FG begins terrorists trial in Abuja

The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday kicked-off a mass trial of suspected terrorists charged with offences spanning across Nigeria.  Traditionally held at Kainji in Niger State, the proceedings were temporarily relocated to the capital due to the court’s Easter vacation. The Easter break, which began on April 7 and will last until April 13, has prompted the continuation of terrorism cases in Abuja to avoid delays, with regular court sessions set to resume nationwide on April 14. Currently, 13 courts in Abuja are handling terrorism-related cases, with judges including…

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Alleged ₦1.35bn fraud: Court to re-arraign ex-gov. Lamiɗo, sons April 1

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Sule Lamido, sons on fraud

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 1 for the fresh arraignment of a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule LamiÉ—o, over an alleged ₦1.3 billion corruption charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). LamiÉ—o is expected to be arraigned alongside his two sons, Aminu and Mustapha, who are accused of participating in the alleged fraud through fictitious contract awards. Justice Peter Odo Lifu fixed the date yesterday, following the absence of the defendants in court. Although the fresh arraignment was scheduled to…

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Federal High Court Adjourns Landmark Case on Alleged Illegal Broadcasting by Arewa24 TV

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NBMOA on broadcast drift

Aminu Imam The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Omotosho, has adjourned the hearing of the case between the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA) Board of Trustees and Network Arewa24 Limited, operators of the Arewa24 TV channel, to March 25, 2025. The NBMOA alleges that Arewa24 is operating illegally in Nigeria without the necessary licenses, which they argue disrupts the legal and competitive media landscape. The lawsuit also names several other defendants, including the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the National Broadcasting Commission…

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Court declares Lakurawa sect as terrorist group

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Lakurawa sect

A Federal High Court in Abuja has officially proscribed the Lakurawa sect, declaring it a terrorist organisation, and extending the ban to similar groups across Nigeria, with a specific focus on the North-West and North-Central regions. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling on the ex-parte originating summons submitted by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), on Thursday in Abuja. In the ex-parte application, the AGF sought four Orders, all of which were granted by the court. The Motion, dated January…

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Kano: Govt. orders Police to evict dethroned emir Bayero from Nasarawa Palace

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Kano emirate tussle

…As Court overturns law that led to his dethronement Following yesterday’s Federal High Court ruling which nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, the State Government has instructed the State Commissioner of Police to promptly remove the 15th Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero from Nasarawa Palace, which is owned by the State. Recall that, in a landmark ruling yesterday, the court nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. ?The court, which delivered a verdict yesterday, also nullified all the actions taken after…

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Court nullifies NBC’s power to impose fines on broadcast stations

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The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja,  yesterday declared as ‘null and void’ the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, authorising the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcast stations for alleged breaches of the Code, as it ruled that administrative and regulatory bodies could not exercise judicial powers. The judgment was delivered by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, in response to a suit filed by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) against NBC. The legal challenge came after the Commission imposed fines of N5 million each on a television station…

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$6bn Mambilla Deal: Abuja High Court remands ex-Power minister in prison

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A Federal High Court in Nigeria has remanded the country’s former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, in prison over his alleged involvement in a $6 billion scandal surrounding the Mambilla hydro-power project. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges against Agunloye, accusing him of fraud, abuse of power, and diversion of public funds related to the project, which has been plagued by delays and corruption allegations for decades. Agunloye appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday, and pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the charges read…

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Alleged N9.6bn fraud: Court remands ex-CBN Gov. Emefiele in Kuje prison

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A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday ordered the remand of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to Kuje Correctional facility in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), pending ruling on his bail application. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned the former bank chief on a six-count amended charge before Justice Hamza Mu’azu. The Federal Government, in a 20-count charge, is accusing the former apex bank governor of illegally procuring 98 vehicles and armoured buses to the tune of N9.6 billion.…

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Just in! Alleged N9.6bn fraud: Court remands ex-CBN Gov. Emefiele in Kuje prison

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to Kuje Correctional facility in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), pending ruling on his bail application. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned the former bank chief on a six-count amended charge.Emefiele was arraigned before Justice Hamza Mu’azu. The Federal Government, in a 20-count charge, is accusing the former apex bank governor of illegally procuring 98 vehicles and armoured buses to the tune of…

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Court fixes today to hear Emefiele’s request for release

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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting at Maitama has slated today Monday to hear an application that is seeking the unconditional release of the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, from detention. Justice O.A. Adeniyi Okayed the matter for hearing after he ordered counsel for the erstwhile CBN Governor to put all the Respondents on notice to enable them to respond to the suit. Cited as Respondents in the suit, marked: FCT/HC/CV/040/2023, are the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Attorney-General…

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