2 h. ago Court dismisses four Bello Turji‘s associates bail application

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), who is the prosecution of the charge, had made a compelling case against the defendants that releasing them Read More

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4 h. ago Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji

Tribune Online Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the bail applications filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Court dismisses bail application filed by four suspects linked to Bello Turji Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Igboho Drags AGF, DSS To Supreme Court Over N20bn Compensation

Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has challenged the ruling of the Court of Appeal which dismissed the verdict of the lower court that awarded him N20billion compensation for aggravated damages against the federal government following the invasion of his residence by the Department of State Services (DSS). Operatives of […]

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38 h. ago Anchor Borrowers: Court dismisses 31,309 farmers’ suit against bank

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a N374bn agricultural loan suit filed by the Ginger Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria against Keystone Bank over claims related to the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. The Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, launched by the CBN in 2015, was designed to support smallholder farmers by linking them Read More

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38 h. ago Court orders NCAA to reinstate wrongfully dismissed employee

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Uyo has ordered the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to reinstate its employee Mrs. Anastasia Nneka  Anukwa, who was wrongfully dismissed from her position. The court made the order after finding that her dismissal was wrongful. Justice S.H. Danjidda, who delivered the judgment, declared that Nneka’s termination was unlawful, Read More

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49 h. ago 18 Years After, EFCC Gets Supreme Court’s Nod To Probe Odili’s Tenure In Rivers

The Supreme Court has dismissed appeals filed by the Attorney General of Rivers State and the Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly against the leave granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) by the Court of Appeal to challenge an order of perpetual injunction of Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, which barred the […]

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50 h. ago Court dismisses Abuja sex workers’ suit seeking to legalise prostitution

Tribune Online Court dismisses Abuja sex workers’ suit seeking to legalise prostitution A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking fundamental rights for commercial sex workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to operate without intimidation from security agencies of the federal government. Court dismisses Abuja sex workers’ suit seeking to legalise prostitution Tribune Online

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50 h. ago UPDATED: Wike slams Fubara for writing Rivers assembly, says letter ‘useless’

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for writing a letter to the state House of Assembly. The letter, which sought a meeting with lawmakers about the Supreme Court’s decision on the state’s political situation, was dismissed by Wike as “useless.” Speaking with journalists in Abuja Read More

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50 h. ago Wike slams Fubara for writing Rivers assembly, says letter ‘useless’

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for writing a letter to the state House of Assembly. The letter, which sought a meeting with lawmakers about the Supreme Court’s decision on the state’s political situation, was dismissed by Wike as “useless.” Speaking with journalists in Abuja Read More

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65 h. ago S’Court clears EFCC to probe Odili’s tenure as Rivers governor

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed appeals filed by the Rivers State Attorney General and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, effectively paving the way for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate the tenure of former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili. In a ruling delivered on Monday, March 10, 2025, Read More

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65 h. ago S’Court Dismisses PDP’s Appeal, Affirms Aiyedatiwa As Ondo Gov

Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal submitted by Peoples Democratic Party ‘s governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, in the November 16th, 2024 governorship election in Ondo State. Recall that Mr. Ajayi is seeking to annul the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressive Congress as the winner of the poll. The five-member panel […] The post S’Court Dismisses PDP’s Appeal, Affirms Aiyedatiwa As Ondo Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Nnamdi Kanu: New trial judge didn’t step down, Federal High Court clarifies

The Federal High Court has dismissed reports that the newly assigned judge in the case of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has stepped down. The FHC, in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar, Sulaiman Hassan, on Tuesday described the report as “false and misleading.” A publication circulating on Read More

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3 d. ago Supreme Court dismisses Ajayi’s appeal, affirms Aiyedatiwa as Ondo gov

Tribune Online Supreme Court dismisses Ajayi’s appeal, affirms Aiyedatiwa as Ondo gov Ajayi was challenging the nomination of Aiyedatiwa on technical grounds of alleged disqualification of his Deputy, Olayide Adelami, on allegations bordering on certification forgery and impersonation. Supreme Court dismisses Ajayi’s appeal, affirms Aiyedatiwa as Ondo gov Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Supreme Court affirms Aiyedatiwa as Ondo gov, dismisses Ajayi’s appeal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of Ondo State. In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Garba Lawal, the apex court dismissed the appeal of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, seeking to nullify Aiyedatiwa’s victory. The appellants had sought to Read More

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3 d. ago Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Aiyedatiwa, Deputy’s Qualifications

The Federal High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Monday dismissed the suit challenging the qualifications of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr. Olaiyide Adelami for the November 16 governorship election in the state. The court, presided over by Justice Toyin Adegoke based her judgment on the refusal of the plaintiff, […]

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4 d. ago Supreme Court dismisses Anyanwu’s bid to stay judgement sacking him as PDP national secretary

Tribune Online Supreme Court dismisses Anyanwu’s bid to stay judgement sacking him as PDP national secretary The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an application brought before it by Samuel Anyanwu seeking to stay the execution of the judgment of the Court of Appeal that removed him as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Supreme Court dismisses Anyanwu’s bid to stay judgement sacking him as PDP national secretary Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Yahaya Bello not linked to account withdrawals — court witness

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed by the read more Yahaya Bello not linked to account withdrawals — court witness

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7 d. ago Oniba hails Supreme Court for upholding acquittal of Prince Oseni

The Oniba of Iba community in Lagos, Oba Sulaiman Raji, has expressed satisfaction over the Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismiss an appeal by the Nigerian Army seeking to overturn the acquittal of Major Akeem Oseni. The Supreme Court recently upheld Major Oseni’s acquittal following his earlier conviction for manslaughter related to the death of […] The post Oniba hails Supreme Court for upholding acquittal of Prince Oseni appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago [PHOTOS] Osun LG crisis: Adeleke meets Osun traditional rulers, slams APC

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State dismissed the claims that any court order reinstated the “Yes/No council chairmen,” insisting that the court-sacked officials have no legal standing. The governor’s address, delivered before the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, was a response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the leadership of the local government councils in Read More

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1 week ago Fubara dismisses impeachment rumour, Rivers elders caution FG

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, dismissed fears of impeachment following Friday’s Supreme Court judgment recognising the 27 lawmakers loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike. In its far-reaching verdict on Friday, the apex court ordered the Federal Government to stop financial allocation to Rivers State until Fubara retraces his steps and presents the budget to Read More

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