A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by APC aspirant Mr. Matthew Oyerinmade, challenging the emergence of Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye as the party's candidate for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency.

The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed an application filed by the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which challenged Nafiu-Bala Gombe’s plan to amend his suit.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has once again adjourned the N1.35bn fraud trial of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, and his two sons due to the absence of the lead defence counsel.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed a N140 million fine on the Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for filing a baseless lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Mr. Adeyemi was arrested hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a warrant for his arrest in connection with a fake agency scandal.

Lawyer groups in Nigeria are insisting on the validation of the 'Blue Silk' rank for legal practitioners, despite a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissing a suit seeking its recognition.

Former Nigerian minister Nnaji is set for arraignment after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed criminal charges against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore a fresh N200 million bail, weeks after his previous bail was revoked.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the conduct of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives during the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of Mr. Sowore, leading to condemnation from the #EndBadGovernance movement, Peter Obi, and SERAP, who allege a political trial.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore due to his non-appearance at his ongoing trial.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed its judgment in a case seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties due to the absence of the judge.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to amend its timetable for the 2027 general elections, ensuring compliance with the statutory timeframe and prohibiting the shortening of the 90-day period for candidate substitution.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Malabu Oil & Gas Limited permission to seek a judicial review against the Federal Government over the alleged division and reallocation of OPL 245 to major…

A Federal High Court in Abuja granted N100 million bail to Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, on a phone-tapping charge, but he was reportedly re-arrested by the DSS shortly after.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the alleged tax evasion case filed by the Federal Government against Binance Holdings Ltd until July 9 for a report of settlement. The post Court…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly weighing a presidential comeback in 2027, while a Federal High Court in Abuja is hearing a suit challenging his eligibility for the election.

By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate complaints of medical negligence,…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled June 9, 2026, for judgment in the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, who is facing allegations of N33.8 billion fraud. The trial has been ongoing, and this marks a significant step towards its conclusion.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 14 to hear a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, seeking to prevent the Sen. David Mark-led faction from parading itself as the leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted Mrs Isabella Oshodin and Bob Oshodin Organisation Ltd of all charges in a money laundering case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to permanently forfeit 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final forfeiture order for three properties and N3.4 billion in cash, all linked to alleged fraud at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Activist and 2023 African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has responded to criticism from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) regarding his conduct at the Federal High Court in Abuja, accusing the association of selective outrage.

The retrial of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, his two sons, and others, facing charges of alleged N1.35 billion fraud, was stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The CEO of NetNaija has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of alleged copyright infringement and remanded in Kuje.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the INEC chairman to appear before it to answer a contempt charge brought against him by the National Rescue Mi Read More: https://punchng.com/court-summons-inec-chair-over-contempt-charge-2/

The ICPC filed the list along with its counter-affidavit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to oppose a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Mr El-Rufai. The post Full list of 67 items ICPC recovered from El-Rufai’s Abuja home appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The trial of former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke commenced in the Federal High Court in Abuja, with four witnesses giving evidence virtually.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, a retired Department of State Services (DSS) officer, in Kuje Correctional Centre for allegedly supporting an outlawed group.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of four individuals accused of land grabbing until October 26, as the EFCC presented witnesses and evidence.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit seeking to void the emergence of Senator Ireti Kingibe as the candidate of the FCT Senatorial District on the platform of the African Democratic Party (ADC) until October 14.

The Federal High Court in Abuja is scheduled to deliver judgment on Friday in a suit filed by the Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to Mr. Kabir Turaki, SAN.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-proclaimed Director-General of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested by security operatives based on a warrant from the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Bello Bodejo, the leader of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has been arraigned by Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before a Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of $2.33 million fraud. He was subsequently remanded in EFCC custody.

A Federal High Court in Abuja reserved judgment in a suit seeking to compel INEC to recognize the Kabiru Turaki (SAN)-led interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The Federal High Court in Abuja is scheduled to hear a lawsuit on July 7 that challenges Donald Duke's candidacy as the PRP presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the return of activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore to Kuje prison following allegations of cybercrime.

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial following a bench warrant issued for his arrest.

A Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed an application by former minister Sadiya Farouq to set aside her arrest warrant, insisting on her appearance for alleged fund diversion.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) holds sole ownership rights to the eNaira digital currency platform.

A Nigerian Federal High Court in Abuja has invalidated the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries and candidate nominations.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to activist Justice Chidiebere in an alleged cybercrime case, following the admission of a DSS investigation report as evidence.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 22 to deliver its judgment on a lawsuit challenging the Central Bank of Nigeria's ownership rights over the eNaira digital platform.

A Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, has convicted British citizen James Nolan in absentia for his involvement in the controversial gas supply contract scam that resulted in a $9.6 billion judgment against Nigeria.

Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, was notably absent from the Federal High Court in Abuja as it prepared to deliver judgment in an alleged N33.8 billion money laundering case.

A Federal High Court in Abuja is scheduled to hear a suit on May 5, seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to delist the ADC, Accord, and other political parties.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations of illegal mining until May 12 for the adoption of final written addresses.

A mass trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja concluded with the conviction of 386 terrorists over four days, according to the Attorney General of the Federation.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted several individuals for supplying goats, food, and Indian hemp to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Nigeria, with one individual sentenced to 20 years in prison.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from accessing the party’s national secretariat, as the faction continues to challenge the Wike-backed convention and appeal to the Supreme Court to resolve the party's leadership dispute.

The Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators have applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja for leave to amend their originating summons in a suit seeking the deregistration of some political parties.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted an AK-47 rifle and several naira notes as exhibits in the ongoing trial of suspects linked to the June 13, 2025 attack on Yelwata village in Benue State.

Members and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik recuse herself from cases involving the party.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to appear on March 10 to face a contempt charge initiated by the National Rescue Mission (NRM).

A witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja that over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists attacked villages in Benue State, resulting in the burning of houses, grievous bodily harm, and the deaths of over 150 people in the Yelwata community.

Mr Bello’s appearance at the high-level political gathering comes amid his ongoing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at the Federal High Court in Abuja The post Yahaya Bello, on trial for alleged N80bn fraud, attends APC Summit at Presidential Villa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging Section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removes candidate qualification as a ground for legal action in the 2027 polls.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of five men accused of failing to disclose the whereabouts of former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva until October 5.

The Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has filed a lawsuit in a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to prevent the swearing-in of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President-elect, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, and others.

The Federal High Court in Abuja denied bail to an individual arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly planning multiple attacks on schools in the Federal Capital Territory.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday regarding a suit filed by Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize him as a presidential candidate.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of two alleged commanders of Ansaru, an Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group, until July 20.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled July 7 for the hearing of a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking to compel INEC to recognize the Kabir Turaki-led interim National Working Committee.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 2 for further mention of a N10 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit instituted by Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike, against a Senior Special Assistant.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate allegations by the prosecution that part of the evidence tendered in court and served on defense lawyers in an alleged coup plot was displayed on social media.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the death penalty for a female arms courier arrested by the DSS in Katsina.

A Federal High Court in Abuja convicted and sentenced five individuals to 25 years in prison for their involvement in the November 21, 2025 attack on St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri village, Niger State.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by activist Omoyele Sowore to adjourn his ongoing cyberbullying trial until after the court's upcoming vacation.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a perpetual injunction, restraining eNaira Payment Solutions Ltd from using the 'eNaira' trademark and awarding a N10 million fine in favor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The Department of State Services (DSS) explained before the Federal High Court in Abuja why the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was taken into custody, tendering video evidence.

Activist Justice Crack has been granted N5m bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja, facing charges related to alleged cybercrime offenses, with the bail coming under stringent conditions.

A Federal High Court in Abuja is scheduled to deliver its judgment in the trial of eight Chinese nationals and their co-defendants, who are facing charges related to illegal mining.

Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has applied to transfer his case against the Sen. David Mark-led party leadership from the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Protesters stormed the Federal High Court in Abuja, warning President Tinubu against alleged interference with the judiciary regarding the deregistration of opposition parties.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 29 for the arraignment of Tracynither Ohiri, who is accused of cyberstalking Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted nine more exhibits against former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his wife, and son in an alleged money laundering case.

The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed a petition with the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to reverse a decision made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced the mass trial of individuals suspected of terrorism offenses, marking a significant legal proceeding in Nigeria.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a disputed property in the United Kingdom linked to the late former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Gen. Jeremiah Useni (rtd.), to the Nigerian government.

Aisha Achimugu's firm has reacted to a Federal High Court in Abuja's order for the final forfeiture of $13 million to the Nigerian federal government, citing the fraudulent origin of the funds.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 22 for the arraignment of two individuals accused of creating a fraudulent online platform to spread false scandal against Moniepoint Microfinance Bank.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from inviting or investigating Mr.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore, who is accused of making defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu, due to the judge's absence.

One of the alleged masterminds of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. The post Owo Church Attack: I was chained, beaten till I fainted, alleged terrorist tells court appeared first on Vanguard News.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the alleged terrorism-financing trial against Bauchi State’s finance commissioner, Yakubu Adamu.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Federal Government's application to prosecute five suspects linked to terrorist kingpin Bello Turji in absentia.