The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised Mohammed Umar, a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, over his directive ordering a lawyer to kneel in court. In a statement issued Tuesday, March 17, NBA President Afam Osigwe said the directive was not a recognised judicial sanction and fell short of acceptable standards expected …
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has called for deeper legal collaboration between Nigeria and Liberia, stressing the role of legal professionals in strengthening justice systems across West Africa. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, Osigwe delivered the message during the formal opening of the March 2026 Term of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, David Ajoma, on Friday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, was not involved in any of the transactions conducted by Rayhan Hotels and Metropolitan Autotech Limited through Sterling Bank. Ajoma, a compliance officer with …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulazeez Malami and wife Asabe Bashiru, with ₦200 million each. Malami is being tried on a 16 count charge in a money laundering case of 8.7 billion naira instituted against …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge relating to alleged non-declaration of assets filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Thursday, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish its case against Kyari …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz, over alleged money laundering. The defendants were re-arraigned on Friday before Joyce Abdulmalik, a judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, following the reassignment of the case. At the …
