Court Revokes Sowore’s Bail Over Failure To Appear At Trial
In his ruling, Justice Umar noted that although Sowore had written to the court seeking an adjournment, the letter did not provide any reason for the request Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has revoked the bail granted to the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. Justice Umar revoked Sowore’s bail following his failure...
Court Upholds Arrest Warrant Against Sadiya Farouq Over $1.3m, ₦746.7m Allegations
Delivering the ruling, the judge held that the defendant had wilfully failed to appear in court without a valid reason. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, has dismissed an application filed by counsel to a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, seeking to set aside the bench warrant and warrant of...
ADC Rejects Deregistration Order, Alleges Plot To Cripple Opposition
According to the ADC, the decision runs contrary to established legal precedents and even conflicts with positions previously advanced by INEC on the issue of political party deregistration The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others, describing the judgment as an...
Bandits Invade Kwara Communities, Abduct Two
It was gathered that the attacks were carried out simultaneously in a coordinated operation at about 10:00 p.m. Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Thursday night attacked Gaa-Alla and Gaa-Oke Abba communities in Isin Local Government Area, as well as Famole Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting resident It was gathered that the attacks were carried out...
It’s A Sad Commentary That Serving, Retired Generals Die In Custody Of Bandits — Mike Ejiofor
Mike Ejiofo, a former director of the Department of State Services, said Nigerians are not intersted in the number of terrorists killed by security agencies but the assurance that the country is safe Former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has described the death of Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died in the captivity of...
FG Begins Mass Trial Of Terrorism Suspects
No fewer than 58 suspected terrorists were listed for trial on Monday before Justice Nwite. The Federal Government has begun the mass trial of suspected charged with alleged terrorism-related offences at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial, which usually takes place in Kainji, Niger, was moved to the Abuja Division of the court. The Attorney General of the Federation and...
2027: South-East To Adopt Tinubu As Sole Candidate Today — Umahi
According to a Sunday statement by the Minister’s spokesperson, Francis Nwaze, Umahi revealed the development on an inspection of ongoing federal road projects across Ebonyi State at the weekend. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the people of the South-East will declare President Bola Tinubu as their sole presidential candidate in the 2027 general election today. According to...
Kaduna Gov Grants Clemency To 97 Inmates To Mark Democracy Day
The governor described the exercise as an expression of compassion and a reflection of the values that underpin democracy, including justice, equity, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity. In a significant Democracy Day gesture, the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 97 inmates, emphasizing the importance of rehabilitation, reconciliation, and second chances in...
Army, Other Security Agencies Arrest 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants In Ogun
The suspects were arrested at various locations within Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese and surrounding communities during a targeted security operation. Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other sister security agencies, have arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants residing in Ogun State following actionable intelligence. Those arrested were said to include 18 nationals of Burkina Faso, 23 citizens of Côte d’Ivoire,...
Alleged Corruption: Court Resumes Hearing In El-Rufai Case
The case brought by the ICPC against Nasir El-Rufai, who is a former Kaduna State governor, involves allegations of abuse of office, fraud, and financial misconduct during his tenure as governor Proceedings in the ongoing corruption trial of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai continued on Monday at the Federal High Court sitting in the state capital. El-Rufai was brought to...
