Atiku files N2.5bn libel suit against Buhari’s aide
The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has made good his threat to institute a N2.5bn libel against a Presidential aide, Mrs Lauretta Onochie over an alleged libellous publication….
Alleged money laundering: Court adjourns case against Atiku’s son in-law
The trial against Abdullahi Babalele, a son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who was accused of laundering $140,000 in the build-up to the 2019 general elections commenced today. At the…
Court Varies Usoro’s Bail Condition, Says He Can Travel Abroad, Adjourns Hearing To Dismiss Arrest Warrant Against 4 Others
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday varied the bail conditions it granted to the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Paul Usoro (SAN), while it adjourned hearing…
N6.3bn Fraud: Court Adjourns to April 9, Hearing in Jang’s Case
The State High Court in Jos, on Thursday adjourned to April 9, hearing in ex-Gov. Jonah Jang’s alleged N6.3 billion fraud case to enable prosecuting counsel conclude submissions….
Alleged Attempted Suicide: Melaye’s N5m Bail, Two Sureties Still Valid- Oriji
Sen. Dino Melaye was on Tuesday docked at an FCT High Court, Apo area of Abuja on a six-count charge, bordering on attempted suicide and attempt to escape from custody….
$8.4m Forfeiture Suit: Lagos Court Reserves Judgment, Feb. 28
Patience Jonathan A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Monday reserved judgment until Feb. 28 in a suit seeking final forfeiture of 8.4 million dollars (about N7.4 billion) allegedly linked…
Court Refuses Melaye’s Request to Order Police to Vacate His Residence
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, refused a request by Sen. Dino Melaye for the Police to vacate his residence and desist from further attempts to arrest…
Alleged Defamation: Lai Mohammed Named Dokpesi on List of Treasury Looters – Witness Says
Mohammed and Dokpesi A witness, Ms Linan Okapu, on Monday told an FCT High Court that the Information Minister, Lai Mohammed, on March 30, during a news…
Court Adjourns Hearing on Final Forfeiture of $8.4m, $7.4bn Linked to Patience Jonathan
A Federal High Court will on Jan.15, 2019 continue hearing on a suit seeking final forfeiture of about 8.4 million dollars and N7.4 billion found in bank accounts…
EFCC removes Benedict Peters Name from ‘Wanted’ List
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has conformed to the order of Nigeria’s High Court, directing the removal of the name of the Executive Vice…