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Court Jails Three Terror Convicts for Life Over Oyo School Abduction
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men convicted over the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment.
PFIPC Scandal: ICPC Quizzes Tinubu’s Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila Over Alleged Link to Fake Presidency Agency
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of its ongoing investigation into the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Presidency has declared non-existent.
Oyo Schoolchildren Kidnap Masterminds Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced two convicted terrorist leaders, Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara'a, Abbas and Mukhtar, and Abubakar Abba, also known as Mahmud al-Nigeri and Malam Mamuda, to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to terrorism, kidnapping for ransom and other related offences.
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s ₦4.6bn Jewellery, ₦4.3bn Exotic Cars, Cash to FG
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of multi-billion-naira assets linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government.
EFCC Wins Final Forfeiture of 48 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final court order forfeiting 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government.
Appeal Court Upholds Order Restricting INEC from Recognising David Mark-Led ADC Congresses
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Owo Church Attack: Court Sentences Four Terrorists to Death by Hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on June 5, 2022.
Reno Omokri Responds to Sowore’s Court Claims, Reaffirms Support for President Tinubu
Former presidential aide, Mr. Bemigho Reno Omokri, has issued a detailed response to statements allegedly made against him by activist and publisher, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, through his lawyer, Mr. Abubakar Marshal, during court proceedings on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Portable Arraigned, Remanded Over Alleged Assault, Car Theft
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, over alleged assault and car theft.
Court Halts Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following an interim court order restraining the action.