A group of data protection advocates has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over a controversial directive restricting Nigerians to a one-time change of phone numbers linked to their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), arguing that the policy is unconstitutional and exposes millions to fraud risks. According to a report by The Nigerian Lawyer on …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four members of the Boko Haram terror group to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to terrorism charges. The trial judge, James Omotosho, handed down the sentences on Tuesday following the defendants’ admission of guilt. The prosecution presented evidence through a witness from the Department of State …
The Federal Government on Tuesday commenced the mass trial of suspected terrorists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking a shift from the usual venue in Kainji, Niger State. The trials, involving multiple defendants facing terrorism-related charges, were moved to Abuja due to the court’s Easter vacation, which runs from April 7 to April …
The re-arraignment of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, alongside his sons and other defendants, was on Wednesday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja following a disagreement over which judge should continue hearing the case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) insisted that the matter be returned to the original trial judge, …
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned till April 14 for ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on allegations of corruption. Speaking with journalists shortly after …
The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to Wednesday. Counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Abang (SAN), confirmed the development while speaking to journalists after the session but declined further comment. “I’m sorry, I can’t talk now; we are in …
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, arrived at the State High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday ahead of proceedings in his ongoing trial. Sources said he is expected to proceed to the Federal High Court later in the day for the hearing of his bail application. His appearance comes days after he was granted …
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has faulted recent comments credited to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on the resolution of disputes surrounding the OPL 245 oil block, describing them as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 25, Fagbemi said the remarks sought to downplay what he …
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the arrest of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, the factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for failing to appear in court on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The trial judge, U.P. Kekemeke, issued a bench warrant after ruling that Turaki, a former Minister of Special Duties, …
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has fixed March 31, 2026, to hear the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following his arraignment on corruption-related charges. El-Rufai was on Tuesday arraigned before Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after spending 38 days in …
