The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has denied claims that it arrested or is investigating Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. A viral video circulating on social media had alleged that the anti-corruption agency arrested the judge and had begun investigating him over corruption allegations. ICPC dismisses …
A civil society organisation (CSO) has alleged a grand conspiracy to frustrate investigations into allegation of false declaration of assets and age by Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC). In a statement released on Tuesday, the Abuja-based Judicial Watchdog Initiative said it would be “tragic” if the judge continues to preside …
Counsel to former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai, Ubong Akpan, has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to either release his client or arraign him in court. In a statement issued on Monday, Akpan said the “purported” 14-day remand order against el-Rufai, issued by a magistrate court on February 19, …
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, in a case involving alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms until April 15 and 16. The defendants were present in court when the matter came up before Justice …
A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has adjourned indefinitely the trial of socialite Fred Ajudua over an alleged $1 milllion fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada announced the adjournment on Monday after arguments between the prosecution and defence over the interpretation of a recent Court of Appeal judgment. Ajudua is standing trial in a case …
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday asked the Senate to screen and confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, to replace Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. The President also requested the upper chamber to confirm former Rivers South-East senator, Magnus Abe, as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The requests were conveyed in …
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of possible terrorist threats targeting American facilities and schools affiliated with the U.S. in the country. In a security notice issued on its website on Monday, the embassy said the advisory was meant to alert U.S. citizens in Nigeria to potential risks and urged them to take …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging a ruling of the Federal High Court in Akure in a suit questioning his eligibility to contest the next governorship election in the state. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that …
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, on Sunday expressed concern over the escalating conflict involving Iran, warning that the violence could spread across the Middle East and urging an immediate halt to hostilities. Speaking during the traditional Angelus prayer at St Peter’s Square, the pontiff said troubling reports continued to emerge from …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the party’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a unanimous decision on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate …
