Tag: Court

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El-Rufai Turns to Trump, Macron, UN as Detention Hits 256 Days, Demands Fair Trial

By Taibat Ummi YakubuFormer Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has appealed to United States President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 30, 2026 · 209

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“We Have One Leader Now” — Fubara Declares Wike Rivers Political Leader, Unveils 2027 Candidates

BY TAIBAT UMMI YAKUBURivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly recognised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as the sta...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 27, 2026 · 421

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86,000 Cases, 270 Staff Lost: Katsina Chief Judge Raises Alarm Over Judiciary’s Manpower Crisis

BY TAIBAT UMMI YAKUBUThe Katsina State judiciary handled more than 86,000 cases in the 2025/2026 legal year, with the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Musa Dan...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 21, 2026 · 290

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“INEC Cannot Take Steps, Retrace Its Steps And Benefit From Such Action” — Court Rules

BY TAIBAT UMMI YAKUBUA political association seeking a place on Nigeria’s 2027 ballot has suffered a major setback after a Federal High Court in Abuja refu...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 19, 2026 · 322

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“El-Rufai Cannot Use Court To Stop Agencies From Doing Their Duties” — Judge Rules

bY TAIBAT UMMI Yakubu A legal battle former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai hoped would protect him from alleged rights violations has ended in defeat...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 19, 2026 · 301

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INEC Gives Parties October 24 Deadline to Challenge Missing Names on 2027 Election List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties until October 24, 2026, to report cases of candidates allegedly wrongly ex...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 14, 2026 · 348

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FG Dumps Forgery Case Against Alleged Fake Investment Council, Adeyemi

By Taibat Ummi YakubuThe Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out an eight-count forgery charge against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly paraded him...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 12, 2026 · 348

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Pantami Gives INEC 3-Day Deadline to Restore His Name on Gombe Governorship List

By Taibat Ummi YakubuFormer Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has given the Independent National Electoral Commission...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 12, 2026 · 368

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PFIPC SCANDAL: ALLEGED ‘FAKE AGENCY’ DG ARRAIGNED, PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO EIGHT COUNTS

 By taibat Ummi Yakubu The controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has taken a fresh turn, with the...

Sulaiman Umar · Oct 01, 2026 · 469

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Alleged Coup Trial: Military Court Postpones Ruling for Fourth Time, Sets New Date

By  Taibat Ummi YakubuThe General Court Martial hearing the alleged coup plot case involving some military officers accused of plotting to overthrow Presid...

Sulaiman Umar · Sep 30, 2026 · 398