A Magistrate’s Court in Abuja has ordered a police investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi’s alleged comments calling for the killing of Accord Party members.

A Nigerian court has awarded a journalist N12 million in damages against the police for illegal arrest, detention, and assault, including the seizure of her phone and camera.

A Nigerian court has sentenced a woman to death after finding her guilty of killing her husband just nine days after their marriage.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified a directive from the House of Representatives Committee that ordered Seplat Energy to pay N72.624 billion in compensation to communities over alleged oil spills, ruling that the committee usurped judicial powers.

Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has received court approval to destroy a N480 billion meth lab in Ogun state, where officials have been exposed to hazardous chemicals for over two months.

A Federal High Court in Ilorin, Nigeria, has convicted two individuals and a company for illegal mining in Kwara, violating the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.

A Nigerian court has dismissed a suit filed by Ned Nwoko challenging the candidacy of Ifeanyi Okowa for Delta North, according to reports.

A Nigerian court has struck out a suit seeking the recognition of the Turaki-led PDP faction and another pre-election dispute filed by Amaechi against Atiku. These rulings address significant political and electoral challenges ahead of the 2027 polls.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Nigeria has sentenced Ekang Philip Bassey to life imprisonment for causing the death of his friend, Emeka Nnonifu, during a brawl.

A Nigerian court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by Olawepo-Hashim concerning his Accord Party presidential candidacy. The court will rule on the matter of his eligibility for the presidential ticket.

A Nigerian court has remanded journalist Stanley Ugagbe in prison on cyberstalking charges, with the prosecution requesting more time to respond to his bail application.

A Nigerian court has remanded a blogger accused of creating and publishing fabricated and defamatory reports against Governor Soludo and his family to attract online traffic and generate financial gains.

A Nigerian court has ruled that police lawyers not officially appointed as legal officers are barred from prosecution, ordering the deployment of qualified legal practitioners to every police division.

A Nigerian court has adjourned the tax evasion suit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance after the prosecution lawyer informed the court that the parties are still exploring reconciliation.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured convictions for 10 individuals in Delta and Edo states for abusing the naira, including spraying and mutilating the currency at social events.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria dismissed a suit filed by ADC official Nkemakolam Ukandu against judges due to lack of diligent prosecution, ordering him to pay N100 million in costs.

A High Court in Sokoto, Nigeria, has sentenced six men to death by hanging after convicting them of armed robbery and related offenses. The trial judge issued a warning about the increasing involvement of youths in violent crime.

A Nigerian court has set a date to deliver judgment in the alleged N6 billion money laundering trial of Ismaila Mustapha, known as Mompha, after hearing final arguments from both the prosecution and defense.

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 Nigerian court is scheduled to rule on September 29 regarding a fresh police probe into the death of singer Mohbad. Separately, another court has fixed July 2 for a N10 billion lawsuit filed by actor Emeka Ike against an aide to Governor Wike.

A Kaduna Federal High Court has deferred its ruling on Nasir El-Rufai’s bail application until July 1, in an alleged corruption case brought by the ICPC.

A Nigerian court is set to rule on the request for bail restoration by Mr. Sowore, who was arrested and remanded after his bail was revoked and a bench warrant issued on June 16.

A High Court in Kebbi State, Nigeria, has adjourned the trial of nurse Hannatu James. She is facing charges related to the alleged deaths of two minors.

A Nigerian court is scheduled to hear a lawsuit challenging the presidential candidacy of former Governor Donald Duke.

A Nigerian court has revoked the bail of activist Omoyele Sowore and issued an order for his arrest, after neither he nor his lawyer appeared in court.

A Nigerian court has instructed the electoral agency to deregister one of the country's main opposition political parties along with four others, citing their failure to meet constitutional requirements.

A Nigerian court has upheld the dismissal of a former deputy director from JAMB, who alleged his termination was linked to whistleblowing petitions against officials for corruption.

A Nigerian court has issued a summons for the lawyer representing jailed former minister Mamman, following an affidavit filed by the lawyer.

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 Nigerian court has again ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review election timelines for the 2027 polls, despite an ongoing appeal.

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 court has sentenced two former bankers to jail for N7.8 million fraud involving unauthorized withdrawals from 305 customer accounts linked to a federal government palliative scheme. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered the scheme during a wider investigation.

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.

A Nigerian court has remanded a mechanic who is accused of taking a 14-year-old girl to a hotel and sexually assaulting her.

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.

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has dismissed the bail application and preliminary objections filed by businessman Ufoma Immanuel, who is facing an alleged $1.5 million fraud charge.

A Nigerian court has rejected a request from Mr. Ganduje, who faces a 10-count charge including criminal conspiracy and misappropriation of public funds in a port ownership case.

A Nigerian court has admitted key evidence against a co-defendant in the joint gratification trial involving former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has refused the application of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) seeking to vacate an interim injunction against enforcing disputed provisions on digital lending.

A court has ordered the Nigerian Navy to vacate a property in Port Harcourt and awarded N200 million in damages, a judgment the navy plans to appeal.

A Nigerian court is set to arraign Ms. Ohiri on 13 counts of cyberstalking and defamation against Mr. Umahi, stemming from a debt dispute.

An Abuja court has adjourned the N80.2bn money laundering trial of Yahaya Bello to 2026, with a ruling pending on the EFCC’s request to re-present evidence to a witness.

A Nigerian court has adjourned its ruling on the bail application in the case involving El-Rufai.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered the University of Ibadan (UI) to reinstate three students who were suspended for protesting against tuition fee hikes.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has struck out a suit filed by Social Action, which sought the release of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) audit report. The court cited that the case was filed against a non-existent entity.

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 Nigerian court has sentenced a victim of Boko Haram to nine years in prison, following a decade of detention.

The Nigerian Court of Appeal has affirmed an earlier decision that set aside fines imposed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on broadcast stations for alleged breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

A court ruled on March 26 that the Edo state government's decision to depose a traditional ruler was null and void, stating that the governor had abused his office by removing the ruler without an opportunity to respond to allegations.

A Nigerian court has ordered substituted service on Yilwatda and others in a lawsuit challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) congress, adjourning further hearings on pending applications.

Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal, has called for the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to be elevated to the status of a Judicial University to enhance legal education and training in Nigeria.

Former minister Stella Oduah and a co-defendant have been freed by a Nigerian court from N2.5 billion fraud charges following a settlement agreement reached with the prosecution.

A Nigerian court has dismissed a suit that challenged the legality of political parties charging nomination fees for aspirants, ruling against the plaintiff's arguments.

A Nigerian court has sentenced the former Accountant-General of the Federation to eight years in prison after the EFCC proved nine counts of money laundering amounting to N868.4 million.

A Lagos court is scheduled to rule on Nigerian musician D’Banj’s attempt to set aside a $1 million summary judgement in a debt case related to an alleged failed investment deal.

A Nigerian court has ruled that citizens are permitted to record police officers on duty and awarded damages for rights violations, in a suit challenging stop-and-search operations without officers displaying identification.

A Nigerian court has dismissed an application seeking to halt the N31 billion corruption trial of former minister Mr. Mamman and others, who are being prosecuted by the EFCC on nine counts of conspiracy, false pretence, and fraud.

A Nigerian court has revoked the bail of a former MFM chorister and ordered the arrest of a blogger in a cyberbullying and defamation trial involving the ex-chorister and Olukoya.

A Nigerian court is set to deliver its judgement in the N868 million fraud case against former accountant-general Mr. Nwabuoku, who allegedly committed the offenses while serving at the Ministry of Defence.

A Nigerian court has admitted video evidence allegedly implicating the NDLEA in the ongoing drug trial of former police officer Abba Kyari, featuring confessional statements from convicted drug traffickers.

A Nigerian court has fixed a date for an inquest into the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's infant son. The case drawn widespread attention to patient safety and medical standards in Nigeria.

A Nigerian court has admitted the confessional statements of suspected terrorists accused of the Owo Church Massacre as exhibits, following testimony from an SSS witness.

A Nigerian court has rejected a police application for remand and granted bail to five suspects, stating there was no evidence to suggest they had breached or jumped previous administrative bail.

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years imprisonment for money laundering offenses, identifying him as a middleman for 'yahoo boys' (internet fraudsters).

A Rivers State High Court has issued an order suspending all activities related to Berth 12 at the Federal Ocean Terminal of Onne Port, affecting the Nigerian Ports Authority and ICTSI Nigeria Limited.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered the Gombe Geographic Information System (GOGIS) and its former Director-General to release contract records, citing a violation of the Freedom of Information Act.

A court in Kano, Nigeria, has sentenced a man to death by hanging for the murder of a housewife in April 2025.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria is set to rule on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's (NDLEA) application to destroy a clandestine meth lab valued at ₦480 billion in Ogun State.

A court in Enugu, Nigeria, has sentenced three individuals for drug offenses after considering their guilty pleas, first-time offender status, and non-commercial drug quantities.

A court has sentenced a self-proclaimed prophet to jail for defrauding church members of N136 million by luring them into buying his 'products' for prosperity.

A Nigerian court has ordered the forfeiture of N8.9 billion worth of assets, including jewelry and exotic cars, linked to businesswoman Achimugu. The assets are to be seized by the Federal Government.

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.

A Nigerian court has ruled that the All Progressives Congress (APC) party's chapters in the UK and other foreign countries are illegal. The court also nullified the party's UK Congress and ordered the disclosure of donations received from abroad.

A Nigerian court has granted former Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku permission to travel abroad on health grounds, adjourning the hearing until October 5 and ordering his return before then.

A Nigerian court has sentenced an ally of a notorious bandit to 20 years in prison for each of two counts, without the option of a fine.

A Nigerian court has rejected Omoyele Sowore's application for a long adjournment in an alleged defamation case, noting previous delays caused by the defendant.

A Nigerian court has ordered the deployment of police lawyers to all stations and barred non-specialist police lawyers from handling civil cases. This ruling aims to ensure specialized legal representation within the police force.

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.

The Federal High Court in Nigeria is scheduled to rule in September on a preliminary objection challenging its jurisdiction in an intellectual property lawsuit filed against Afreximbank.

A Nigerian court has imposed a N100 million fine on an ADC party member for abandoning his suit against two judges whom he had accused of bias, citing a lack of diligent prosecution.

A Federal High Court has scheduled July 6 for a definite hearing in the Delta APC suit, which challenges the results of the senatorial primary election.

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 court in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory has ordered the arrest of a police officer in connection with a criminal trial involving a N300 million eviction case. The order was issued after the officer failed to appear in court.

A Nigerian court has convicted a top officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for job racketeering, after he was accused by the ICPC of accepting over N4 million as inducement for recruitment.

A High Court in Sokoto State, Nigeria, has sentenced three convicted terrorists, including a foreign national, to death by hanging for terrorism-related offenses and illegal arms trafficking.

A Nigerian court revoked Omoyele Sowore's bail and ordered his arrest after he failed to appear for proceedings in his cybercrime and criminal defamation trial, with his custody extended until June 30.

A Nigerian court has replayed an interview with El-Rufai as part of a national security breach case involving alleged phone tapping. Deji Adeyanju also testified in the ongoing trial against El-Rufai.

A Nigerian court has sentenced a woman to 10 years in prison for supplying arms to bandits, while the mother and sister of a bandit were jailed for 40 years for aiding terrorism. These sentences highlight efforts to combat banditry and terrorism in the region.

A Nigerian court fined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Rauf Aregbesola N1 million for their application seeking the recusal of a judge in a suit concerning the party's leadership crisis. The judge declined to step down from the case.

A Nigerian court has sentenced three individuals to prison for their links to Boko Haram, including a 55-year-old farmer jailed for 15 years for concealing information about the group's activities.

A Nigerian court has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel for cocaine trafficking into the country, imposing fines totaling $6 million, as confirmed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

A Nigerian court has sentenced illegal pharmacy operators to jail, while the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has raised an alarm over a growing crisis of fake drugs in the country.

A Nigerian court has ruled that a company must remove 'Naira' from its name, agreeing with the Central Bank of Nigeria that the name was misleading despite the company's incorporation in 2004.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by alleged illegal medicine dealers against the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) and NSCDC.

A Nigerian court sustained an arrest warrant against former minister Sadiya Farouq in a fraud case, while also ordering the final forfeiture of a jet linked to an NNPC power project fraud investigation.

A Nigerian court has sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), as announced by the country's anti-graft agency.

A Nigerian court has dismissed a suit that aimed to establish an alternative rank, such as "blue silk," for lawyers, distinct from the existing Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) designation. The ruling upholds the current legal hierarchy for professional recognition.

A Nigerian court has convicted a former Minister of Power, Mamman, on charges of N33.8 billion fraud. The verdict concludes a high-profile case involving significant financial misconduct.

A Nigerian court is set to rule on Omoyele Sowore's no-case submission in his trial on charges of cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu, after his lawyer argued the prosecution failed to link him to the alleged offenses.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ruled in favor of the FCCPC, affirming its authority to investigate consumer complaints related to healthcare services rendered for value.

An Abuja High Court has summoned a police chief and another witness to testify in the ongoing $6.23 million fraud case involving former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

A Nigerian court has adjourned the arraignment of a native doctor in Anambra State, two months after another popular native doctor in the state was sentenced for similar offenses.

A Nigerian court has rejected key evidence presented by the EFCC in the N2.8 billion contract fraud trial against former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika and his co-defendants.

A Nigerian court has admitted nine exhibits in an alleged N8.7 billion fraud case involving Malami, his wife, and son.

A Magistrate’s Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, has remanded 29 suspects at a correctional center on charges of assault, stealing, and malicious damage.

A Nigerian court has cleared socialite 'Pretty Mike' of drug charges, upholding a no-case submission made by his legal team. He was acquitted of the allegations.

A Kaduna State High Court has scheduled a date to rule on the bail application for former governor Nasir El-Rufai, as the ICPC filed nine amended corruption charges against him under the Advance Fee Fraud Act.

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.

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 Nigerian court has ordered the police to pay N1 million in damages following the unlawful arrest of a Cameroonian senator.

A Nigerian court has remanded an NYSC official, Olalekan, who is accused of impregnating a corps member and facilitating a pregnancy termination that allegedly resulted in her death.

A Nigerian court has admitted a compact disc containing video statements as evidence in the trial concerning the Yelwata killings.

A Nigerian court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the GRIP party to complete its registration process, ruling that INEC had illegally excluded the party.

A Nigerian court declined the Kano deputy governor's request for an interim injunction to stop the impeachment process initiated by the assembly over corruption allegations.

A Nigerian court has ordered the release of Omoyele Sowore's passport after striking out charges of cyberbullying against former Inspector-General of Police Egbetokun, following the prosecution's request for an adjournment being opposed by the defense.

A Nigerian court has granted an interim injunction in a legal dispute over land in Lekki, which is reportedly linked to Alausa.

A Nigerian court affirmed the constitutional right to film police officers in public.

A Nigerian court has fined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) N500,000 for causing multiple adjournments in the trial of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele.

A Nigerian court has rescheduled the trial of a man accused of calling for a coup on social media, following a request from the prosecution lawyer.

A Nigerian court has dismissed the trial against Abba Kyari and his younger brothers for non-declaration of assets, citing the anti-narcotics agency's failure to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

A Nigerian court has granted an order preventing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from investigating Jones Creek Hydrocarbon, a firm linked to the Nestoil Group and operator of Oil and Lease (OML) 42.

A Nigerian court has granted bail of N200 million to former Attorney-General of the Federation Malami and his son.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an order staying the execution of its judgment in a suit between Cenroc FPSO Solutions Nigeria Ltd and AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Ltd.

A Nigerian court has scheduled August 31 for judgment in Shinkafi's lawsuit against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This comes as the APC also challenges a separate court judgment and files a stay of execution in the Owo/Ose ticket tussle.

A Nigerian court has ruled that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cannot compel candidates to remove their hijab, affirming that such a condition infringes on the constitutional right to freedom of religion.

The Court of Appeal in Nigeria has overturned a Federal High Court judgment, restoring the Accord Party and four other political parties to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) register.

A Federal High Court ruling highlighted the misuse of police powers in civil disputes, holding police and a company liable for a death in custody.

Social media personality Blessing Okoro, known as Blessing CEO, was granted N20 million bail by an Ikeja Special Offences Court. She faces charges related to an alleged N69.15 million property fraud.

An Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to produce estate agent Rebecca Omokamo for trial over alleged land fraud and money laundering.

A financial crime case involving former officials of Nigeria's Social Democratic Party (SDP) has been adjourned to August 17, 2026, due to the court's inability to sit, with the SDP National Chairman citing strong financial evidence.

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).

A Nigerian court has awarded a member of the House of Representatives ₦10 million in a defamation suit, after the defendant failed to file a statement of defense despite being served.

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.

A Federal High Court in Kano, Nigeria, rejected a request from Abdullahi Ganduje to compel a PREMIUM TIMES reporter to disclose sources for a report on port ownership, affirming the journalist's right to protect sources.

A Nigerian court has mandated the police to deploy legally qualified officers to divisions across the country, aiming to enhance human rights compliance and legal oversight within the force.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has nullified a N60 billion sanction imposed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) on Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited over alleged unapproved advertisements.

Nigeria's Court of Appeal has affirmed Nenadi Usman's leadership of the Labour Party, ruling her faction can authorize litigation, while the Abure faction plans to appeal to the Supreme Court.

A Nigerian court has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million (approximately $100,000 USD) in kickbacks, which investigations by the EFCC revealed were proceeds received by a lawmaker during his legislative duties.

A Nigerian court has granted former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke's request to present evidence of her acquittal by a UK court on bribery allegations. The UK court had discharged and acquitted her on June 17.

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 Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing for an appeal challenging a Federal High Court judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties, including the ADC.

A Nigerian court is set to rule on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) request for the forfeiture of assets belonging to jailed former minister Mamman, who was convicted of stealing N22 billion.

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

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 Nigerian court has remanded Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre after dismissing his application seeking the judge’s recusal from the case due to alleged bias.

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered Virgin Atlantic to pay N13 million in damages to a passenger who was denied boarding on a Lagos-London flight.

The National Industrial Court in Nigeria has directed the Federal Government to register NANTS as a new trade union for university workers. This ruling aims to resolve a long-standing dispute regarding their rights.

A National Industrial Court in Nigeria ordered a bank to reinstate its sacked employee, Tajudeen Balogun, and pay N5.5 million in damages for wrongful dismissal based on erroneous information.

A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death for kidnapping and their involvement in a church attack that resulted in the deaths of 50 worshippers. Two other individuals were also sentenced to death for kidnapping in a separate case.

A Nigerian court has sentenced four individuals to death for their involvement in the 2022 attack on a Catholic church that resulted in the killing of worshippers. The ruling brings a measure of justice for the victims of the brutal incident.

A Nigerian court has granted N200 million bail to Ayeni, who is facing charges in an alleged N15.7 billion fraud trial.

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.

A Nigerian court is being asked to reverse the Honda-HAWA merger, with applicants claiming the initial approval was based on misrepresentation and suppression of labor disputes.

A Nigerian court sentenced former power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of N33.8 billion fraud. The conviction marks a significant development in the country's anti-corruption efforts.

A Nigerian court has admitted confessions in the coup plot trial against six individuals, initiating a trial-within-trial to ascertain if the statements were voluntarily made.

The State High Court in Yola, Adamawa State, nullified the local government and state congresses of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing breaches of due process.

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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.

A Federal High Court has ordered the final forfeiture of a property in Lagos, which was linked to the proceeds of drug trafficking, following a successful application by the NDLEA.

A court has sentenced a man to jail for operating an internet fraud training ring that recruited 17 teenagers. The conviction follows efforts to combat cybercrime and protect minors from exploitation.

A Nigerian court has adjourned a lawsuit filed against FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe, which is related to the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The case has been postponed until June 9.

A Nigerian court has granted approval for a new lawsuit that seeks to reopen police investigations into the death of singer Mohbad. The legal action was initiated by a group alleging foul play and inadequacies in the previous police inquiry.

Nigerian courts are expected to face a busy period with numerous lawsuits related to pre-election matters ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The FCT High Court in Nigeria has ruled in favor of the Federal Government, NNPCL, and Tantita, supporting the renewal of a crucial pipeline surveillance contract.

A Nigerian court ordered the immediate release of Ali Kolo, a Boko Haram victim, after sentencing him to time already served for concealing information, ending his decade-long detention.

A significant court ruling in Nigeria has upheld the public's right to film police officers, a decision seen as a crucial step towards greater accountability and freedom.

A Nigerian court has reversed the Corporate Affairs Commission's (CAC) alteration to the name of the United Methodist Church. The dispute over the church's name originated from a breakaway faction of its members.

A Nigerian trial judge, Ismail Ijelu, sentenced a man to five years in prison after convicting him on six counts of converting $62,500 and €36,020 through fraud.

A Nigerian court has again nullified the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) 2025 Ibadan convention and barred INEC from recognizing its outcomes, following a suit by the Nyesom Wike-aligned faction.

A Nigerian court has acquitted former minister Stella Oduah but convicted several firms in an amended charge, concluding a high-profile legal case.

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A Nigerian court has ruled against businessman Ted Iseghohi Edwards and his assignees, who were seeking a refund of $159 million related to the Paris Club debt, citing a lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

An Imo State High Court has ordered Fidelity Bank to refund N3.38 million to a customer, citing illegal bank excess charges, including COT and management fees.

A Federal High Court in Lagos has reaffirmed its previous order, restraining parties from taking further steps in criminal allegations against a new generation bank and some of its top executives, pending the determination of the matter.

A Nigerian court has scheduled May 18 for the trial of a man accused of calling for a coup on social media. The case was adjourned to allow the prosecution more time to review the file.

A Nigerian court has issued a ruling to suspend an administration order that was previously placed against a firm.

A Nigerian court has grounded NG Eagle's jet and frozen its sale, following a $5.3 million dispute over an aircraft.

A Nigerian court has fixed a date for an inquest into the death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's infant son. The case drawn widespread attention to patient safety and medical standards in Nigeria.

A Nigerian court has scheduled a date for the cybercrime trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, following his detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over corruption allegations.