Business
Abuja Continental Hotel Denies TUC’s Anti-Labour Allegations, Cites Court Order
Abuja Continental Hotel has refuted claims of anti-labour practices by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and cited a court order as evidence.
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Crime & Justice
End to Marriage as Wife Faces Alleged Threats from Husband
A Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has terminated the marriage between Melody and Fatai due to allegations of threats to life.
News
SERAP Challenges DSS’ N100m Defamation Judgment at the Appeal Court
A rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has instituted an appeal to overturn a N100 million defamation judgment awarded against it by the FCT High…
News
Court Forecloses Evidence of Second Witness in Alleged Cocaine Deal Involving Ex-Police Chief
A Federal High Court in Abuja has foreclosed the evidence of the second defence witness in the ongoing trial of a former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari,…
Crime & Justice
Clash at Anambra Court: Pastor’s Supporters Attack Journalists Over Allegations of 75 Wives
In an unusual incident at the Anambra State High Court, pastor Harrison Anazodo's supporters clashed with journalists, allegedly attempting to shield him from being photographed.
Crime & Justice
Justice Served: Man Remanded for Allegedly Impersonating JAMB Registrar
A man has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre following allegations of impersonation, according to Premium Times.
News
Federal High Court Appoints Interim Receiver for Disputed Victoria Island Property Linked to Maryam Abacha
The Federal High Court in Lagos has appointed an interim receiver to manage a disputed property on Victoria Island, linked to the daughter of former military dictator Sani…
Crime & Justice
Four Convicted for Kidnapping and Cult Membership: Edo Court Delivers Landmark Verdict
The convicts are Marvelous Isaac, Wisdom Michael, Rufus Emete Michael, and Gift Raphael. The court in Benin City, Edo State, handed down the sentences after a trial that…
Business
Court Mandates NMDPRA to Continue Fuel Import Licenses for Matrix, AA Rano, AYM Shafa
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to continue issuing and renewing petroleum products…
Abuja
Court Frees Businessman Morakinyo from Money-Laundering Charges
In a landmark ruling, a Federal High Court in Abuja acquitted businessman Babatunde Morakinyo and two companies linked to him of money laundering charges brought by the EFCC.
Federal Politics
Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Accuses Court of Bias
A lawyer representing Nnamdi Kanu, Onyedikachi Ifedi, has accused the court handling his case of acting with bias and determination to convict the IPOB leader.
Elections
Catholic Leader and Legal Expert Warn of Court-Decided Elections in 2027
Three prominent Nigerians have warned against allowing the courts to decide the outcome of elections in 2027, emphasizing that democracy is weakened when victory is determined outside the…
Crime & Justice
Police Arrest Three Suspects over $100,000 Fraud in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned three suspects before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in a $100,000 fraud from 2009.
Elections
Nigeria Ranks High in Election Petitions: Osigwe
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Afam Osigwe, SAN, has stated that Nigeria is among countries with the highest number of election petitions.
Crime & Justice
Court Seizes Assets of Lagos and Abuja Firms Over $40 million Oil Debt
A court has ordered the seizure of assets belonging to two firms in Lagos and Abuja over a $40 million oil debt, according to multiple sources.