5 h. ago Nigeria leads in unenforced ECOWAS court judgments — Official

Nigeria has the largest backlog of unenforced ECOWAS court judgments, with 50 outstanding cases, an official reveals. Learn about regional compliance issue Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-leads-in-unenforced-ecowas-court-judgments-official/

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9 h. ago Alleged Impersonation: Trial Of Lawyer, 1 Other Stalled As Defence Seeks Adjournment

The trial of Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola, over allegations of forgery and impersonation of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Awa Kalu (SAN), was stalled on Wednesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Apo. The defendants were standing trial before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie for allegedly forging […]

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31 h. ago Nigeria Courts Global Investors With New Incentives At London Mining Expo

The federal government has unveiled a new package of incentives aimed at attracting global players to Nigeria’s mining industry, offering measures such as seamless profit repatriation and duty waivers on imported mining equipment. The incentives were announced at the Resourcing Tomorrow Exhibition and Conference held recently in London. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele […]

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34 h. ago Nigeria, India Advance Defence Partnership As Indian Defence Adviser Visits COAS Shaibu

  The strategic defence partnership between Nigeria and India received a significant boost on on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, when the Indian Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed […]

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9 d. ago $6bn Mambila Fraud: Obasanjo Promises To Testify, Witness Tells Court

A Third Prosecution Witness (PW3) in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his desire to make himself available to testify in any court or forum regarding […]

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1 week ago Student Remanded For Moving Around, Taking Videos Of Police, Judge, Court Officials During Environmental Sanitation In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command is aware of an unfounded allegation of excessive use of force, intimidation, and illegal arrest by Police personnel. The Command categorically rejects and refutes this claim. For clarity, the individual one Mubarak Abolaji Atilola ‘M’ a 300level Economics student in question was lawfully arrested on the orders of the Mobile […] The post Student Remanded For Moving Around, Taking Videos Of Police, Judge, Court Officials During Environmental Sanitation In Kwara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG woos global aviation investors with international airshow

The federal government has announced that the upcoming Nigeria International Airshow will attract global aviation investors to the country, encouraging investments in Nigeria’s aviation industry. After inspecting the event venue at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, stated, “We decided to host this event to […]

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1 week ago NHRC faults court ruling, seeks right to handle oil pollution cases

Nigeria’s NHRC is appealing a court ruling that strips its power to handle oil pollution cases, arguing the decision denies justice to affected communities Read More: https://punchng.com/nhrc-faults-court-ruling-seeks-right-to-handle-oil-pollution-cases/

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1 week ago Nigeria is secular state with freedom of religion — Justice Binta Nyako

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court of Nigeria has described Nigeria as a secular state with freedom of worship and religion, saying every Nigerian has the freedom to practise the religion of his choice.

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1 week ago Industrial court fines CBN ₦620,000 for delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court has fined the Central Bank of Nigeria ₦620,000 for stalling proceedings in lawsuits filed by 62 ex-staff challenging their te Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-%e2%82%a6620000-for-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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1 week ago Industrial court fines CBN for ₦620,000 delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria orders a ₦620,000 CBN court fine for delaying proceedings in a lawsuit filed by 62 former staff members. Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-for-%e2%82%a6620000-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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1 week ago ICSAN seeks support for N3.5 billion building project, visits Ibom Air

Uto Ukpanah, President of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria ICSAN led a delegation on a courtesy read more ICSAN seeks support for N3.5 billion building project, visits Ibom Air

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2 w. ago Indian brothers hunted at home, loved in Nigeria, seal $570m court settlement

India’s Supreme Court has cleared a path for billionaire brothers Nitin and Chetan Sandesara to walk away from one of read more Indian brothers hunted at home, loved in Nigeria, seal $570m court settlement

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2 w. ago Indian court agrees to $570 million settlement by owners of Nigeria’s Sterling Oil

India’s Supreme Court has cleared a path for billionaire brothers Nitin and Chetan Sandesara to walk away from one of read more Indian court agrees to $570 million settlement by owners of Nigeria’s Sterling Oil

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2 w. ago Cleric Threatens Legal Action Against Varsity Over Alleged Negligence

The General Overseer and Archbishop of the All Nations Evangelical Mission (ANEM), Archbishop Yiman Orkwar, has threatened to take Admiralty University of Nigeria to Court following the institution’s decision to withhold the graduation of his daughter, Miss Orkwar Tersen, on what he described as negligence. Archbishop Orkwar who is also the president of the Christian […]

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2 w. ago Conflicting court orders: Plague of Nigeria’s justice system that won’t go away

NIGERIA’S judiciary is facing a persistent crisis of conflicting court orders, where courts of the same rank issue opposing rulings on the same matters. PHILIP IBITOYE examines how this recurring problem fuels confusion, encourages political manipulation of the courts, undermines the rule of law, and erodes public confidence in the justice system. THE chaos that […]

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2 w. ago When the dock boils over: Rise of unruly defendants in courtrooms

Explore the rising trend of courtroom misbehaviour in Nigeria. From high-profile cases to everyday trials, discover why unruly defendants disrupt justice. Read More: https://punchng.com/when-the-dock-boils-over-rise-of-unruly-defendants-in-courtrooms/

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2 w. ago “Kanu’s Rendition From Kenya Doesn’t Stop His Terrorism Trial, Repealed Law Was Still In Force When He Was Arrested In 2015” – High Court Rules

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court has held that the manner in which Kanu was returned from Kenya, even if unlawful, does not strip the court of jurisdiction to conduct his terrorism trial. The trial judge made this submission as part of his verdict which is currently underway at the Federal High Court. […] The post “Kanu’s Rendition From Kenya Doesn’t Stop His Terrorism Trial, Repealed Law Was Still In Force When He Was Arrested In 2015” – High Court Rules appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Terrorism: Refer My Case To Appeal Court, Nnamdi Kanu Tells Judge

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, moved to halt the scheduled judgement on the seven-count terrorism charge the Federal Government preferred against him. However, when the case was called up, trial Justice James Omotosho noted that shortly after the case was adjourned, Kanu filed a series of […] The post Terrorism: Refer My Case To Appeal Court, Nnamdi Kanu Tells Judge appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court To Deliver Judgement In Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial On Live TV

The Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgement on Thursday in the alleged terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, with the proceedings scheduled for live broadcast. The court registrar confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday morning. Cameramen from major television stations, including NTA, Channels TV, AIT and TVC, were […]

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