Tag: Federal High Court
Abuja Publisher arraigned in Lagos over alleged N170m fraud
Counsel to the defendants informed the court that an application for bail had already been filed, noting that his client…
CJN Warns New Judges: Your decisions will shape Nigeria’s economy
Those sworn in include Sulaiman Amida Hassan, Muhammad Bara’u Saidu, Igboko Chinelo Conchita Onuegbu, Onuegbu Chioma Angela, Galumje Edingah, Ibrahim
Court adjourns ₦15bn Ponzi Trial of Ajetunmobi to April 2026
The prosecution alleged that the defendants collected various sums from investors on the promise that the funds would be invested…
Breaking: Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism
The judge further stated that Kanu’s enforcement of sit-at-home orders in South-Eastern states amounted to terrorism, as it infringed on…
Court adjourns Developer’s ₦152m fraud trial as Police seek witness
The duo reportedly collected the funds under the pretext of selling two three-bedroom apartments at Oak Residence, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
Federal High Court holds annual judges’ conference
“The annual conference serves as a pivotal forum for reflection, evaluation and strategic planning towards improving the administration of justice…
Sowore in court over cybercrime charges
The prosecution claims that the post is contrary to Section 24(2)(b) of the Cybercrimes Prohibition and Prevention Act 2024...
₦805m scam scandal: Three company directors dragged to Court in Lagos
The prosecution alleged that the directors and their companies obtained the sum of N805,545,322.00 from BASCHE Limited and CAPSA Technology…
Court jails 15 Chinese for cybercrime in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of 15 Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud…
Legal analyst faults Senator Natasha’s recall claim
A legal analyst, Mr. Dayo Fadugba, has faulted suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claim that the Federal High Court ordered her…
Internet scammers busted: 29 Jailed as Court seizes iPhones, dollars, motorcycles
Among the culprits were: Prosper Godfrey (alias Goodlife001), Igwe Ebenezer Chiwendu, Bolodeoku Daniel, Nduka Samuel Uche, Isaac Omeiza, Obasi Solomon…
Court winds up illegal capital market firm in Lagos
The company was wound up for running a fraudulent collective investment scheme firm, CJC Markets Limited, without registering with the…
Federal High Court CJ redeploys judges
“Consequently, there is no need for litigants and /or counsel to apply to the Hon. Chief Judge for re-assignment of…
FCCPC has no right to regulate prices in free market economy – Court
Justice Omotosho also ruled that price controls, even if permissible, must apply to an entire industry and not single out…
Lagos businessman in alleged $236,400 Grenada travel scam faces trial
The petitioner alleged that in August 2021, Lebechi fraudulently obtained $236,400 under the guise of securing travel documents to Grenada…
Fraud kingpin falls! Calabar CEO Eke jailed over N2bn Ponzi Scheme
Investigators revealed that he operated multiple bank accounts under his name and his company's, funneling billions into lavish properties while…
Lagos Businesswomen arraigned for ₦215 million fraud, money laundering
According to the charge, Chima is accused of fraudulently obtaining ₦75 million from one Lanre Afebuameh under false pretences.
Final Forfeiture of $835,081: Court deals blow to SDQ facilitators in fraud case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed an ex parte application before Justice Deinde Dipeolu, seeking the permanent…
₦2.17bn alleged fraud scandal: Almond Projects CEO lands in Kuje Prison
Obadina pleaded not guilty to all charges. The EFCC then requested his remand, but Sanusi argued that Obadina had been…
Court adjourns $9.84 million theft case against TOF Energy Company
The EFCC, represented by senior counsel Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, and seven other lawyers, had filed an eight-count charge against TOF…
Court jails police, immigration officers for N1.6m employment fraud
Upon arraignment the defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charges.
Lagos currency dealer Maigari faces N62.4 million fraud trial, date set for trial
Maigari is accused of defrauding customers of N62.4 million.
September 25: Yahaya Bello’s new opportunity to surrender
By showing up to the his plea before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Bello may just…
Edo 2024: Court affirms Asue Ighodalo as PDP candidate
Omotosho while delivering judgment in the suit marked CS/469/24, held that Dr. Ighodalo was duly nominated at the 22 February…
Federal High Court and National Industrial Court lack jurisdiction on chieftaincy matters
The intervention of the Federal High Court in the dispute arising from the deposition of Emir Ado Bayero and co,…
N4bn Fraud trial: Obiano gets hearing date on motion in court
At Monday’s proceedings, defence counsel, Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, filed a motion urging Justice Ekwo to quash the charges against his…
Court fixes Jan 31st for trial of drug dealing suspects
In the third count charge, NDLEA alleged that the third defendant, Aro Aderinde male, adult on or about the 16th…
Federal High Court Judge Fatun Riman dies
In the notice to all Federal High Court judges dated Oct. 28, Tsoho stated that Justice Riman passed away in…
Federal High Court marks 50 years of justice delivery
The court, which had grown structurally over the years, presently has divisions in all the states of the federation, including…
Court throws out another case challenging Tinubu’s candidacy
In the latest case, suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/854/2022, Justice Fadima Aminu Muritala described the plaintiff, Elder Ngozika Ihuoma as a “meddlesome…