The former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of taking over his residences and offices without a court order. In a statement signed by his media aide, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami claimed that EFCC operatives, accompanied by armed security personnel, “forcefully …
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described the detention and trial of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as political persecution. Speaking in Kaduna at a stakeholders’ meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi said El-Rufai was being treated like a fugitive despite returning to the country voluntarily …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday commenced the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and one Joel Adoga before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged money laundering and other corruption-related offences. The Arraignment began shortly after El-Rufai arrived at the court premises amid heavy security. …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is scheduled to formally arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, today, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Federal High Court, Kaduna, for various offences. The legal proceedings involve two separate cases filed by the anti-graft agency following El-Rufai’s detention since February. One of the …
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former acting accountant-general of the federation, to 72 years in prison for money laundering. Delivering judgment on Monday, trial judge James Omotosho held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) successfully proved its case against the former government official. Nwabuoku had been arraigned on …
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 …
