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🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court discharges ex-NDDC director, others in N3.6bn fraud case

A Federal High Court in Lagos acquitted former NDDC director Tuoyo Omatsuli and others of a N3.6 billion fraud case due to insufficient evidence from prosecutors.

Mar 4 • 03:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

With the Schoklender brothers, De Vido and José López, the oral trial for "Shared Dreams" begins this Wednesday

The Argentine federal court will start the trial of several high-profile defendants, including the Schoklender brothers and former officials, for the alleged embezzlement of funds intended for social housing.

Mar 3 • 20:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Yahaya Bello: Court to rule on EFCC documents March 9

A Federal High Court in Nigeria is set to rule on March 9, 2026, regarding the admissibility of documents in the money laundering trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.

Mar 3 • 19:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Justice Tsoho to appear before CCB over asset declaration

Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of Nigeria's Federal High Court, has confirmed he will appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding an asset declaration matter, accompanied by his legal representative.

Mar 3 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court fixes April 13 for judgment in ex-AG’s N868m case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has set April 13, 2026, for the judgment on a money laundering case against former acting Accountant-General Mr. Chukwunyere Nwabuoku involving N868 million.

Mar 2 • 19:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Justice Tsoho to appear before CCB over undeclared assets

Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of Nigeria's Federal High Court, prepares to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau regarding allegations of undeclared assets.

Mar 2 • 15:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Family Ties, Fortune Divides - Court Hands Indimi Daughters $43.51m in Oriental Energy Row

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered Oriental Energy Resources to pay $43.51 million to Ameena and Zara Indimi due to a dispute over their ownership stakes in the company.

Mar 2 • 05:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

JUST IN: Court grants Ozekhome N10m bail over forgery allegation

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria has granted bail to Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni, each set at N10m, after they were arraigned on charges of forgery related to documentation for a property claim in London.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court adjourns Bauchi finance commissioner’s trial indefinitely

The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State's Commissioner for Finance, who is facing allegations of terrorism financing.

Feb 26 • 12:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Court Shifts DSS Bid to Arraign El-Rufai On Alleged Cybercrimes to April 23

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime charges to April 23 after he was unable to appear due to an ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Widow of Marielle says that the trial of the masterminds in the STF can serve as an example against impunity

Mônica Benício, the widow of Marielle Franco, expresses high hopes for the upcoming trial of those responsible for the murder of Marielle and Anderson Gomes at the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Ribadu’s bugged phone: El-Rufai faces arraignment Feb 25

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to be arraigned in a Federal High Court on February 25 for alleged cybercrime related to an unlawful interception of communications belonging to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

Feb 21 • 00:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Court blocks the construction of towers on Buracão beach in Salvador

A Federal Court in Brazil has suspended the construction licenses for two high-rise buildings on Buracão beach, citing environmental concerns.

Feb 19 • 23:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tax authority removes from leadership position auditor suspected of accessing data of Gilmar's ex-stepdaughter

An auditor from Brazil's federal tax agency has been removed from his position amid allegations of unauthorized access to personal data of a high-profile minister's family member.

Feb 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Owo Church attack: Court admits confessions, rejects defence objection

The Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted the confessional statements of four defendants involved in the June 5, 2022, Owo Church attack, while rejecting the defence's objections regarding these confessions.

Feb 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court refuses trial-within-trial in Owo church attack case

The Federal High Court in Abuja upheld the admissibility of confessional statements from four defendants in the Owo church attack case, rejecting a defense motion for a trial-within-trial.

Feb 18 • 21:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Federal High Court gets acting chief registrar

Yahaya Yakubu Shafa has been appointed as the Acting Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court in Nigeria, ensuring continuity and stability in the judicial administration after his predecessor was elevated to the bench.

Feb 18 • 00:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Federal High Court gets acting chief registrar

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has appointed Yahaya Yakubu Shafa as the Acting Chief Registrar following the elevation of Sulaiman Amida Hassan to the Bench.

Feb 17 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dias Toffoli leaves the reporting of the Master case at the STF

Supreme Federal Court Minister Dias Toffoli has stepped down from overseeing investigations related to Banco Master, citing high institutional interests.

Feb 12 • 23:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Judge Withdraws From EFCC's Cases Against Malami

Judge Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from two cases involving former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami due to personal reasons.

Feb 12 • 14:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Prosecution ordered to produce witnesses in N152m fraud trial

The Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated the prosecution in the N152 million fraud case against property developer Olukayode Olusanya to ensure witness presence at the next hearing, rescheduled for April 2026.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oil firm asks court to void ex parte administration orders

Eroton Exploration and Production Limited is seeking to overturn interim court orders that placed it under administration, presenting multiple legal challenges in Lagos.

Feb 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia PDP hails INEC’s recognition of Anyanwu-led national committee

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for officially recognizing the Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu-led Caretaker National Working Committee in accordance with a recent Federal High Court judgment.

Feb 6 • 22:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Nnamdi Kanu appeals conviction, faults terrorism trial

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has challenged his conviction and sentences imposed by the Federal High Court, claiming the trial was flawed and unjust.

Feb 5 • 00:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Cyberbullying: Sowore loses bid to tender Tinubu’s anti-Jonathan comment

The Federal High Court in Abuja denied activist Omoyele Sowore's request to present statements from President Tinubu against former Presidents Jonathan and Obasanjo in his cyberbullying trial.

Feb 5 • 00:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Cyberbullying: Court rejects defence exhibits in Sowore trial

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected defence documents in the cyberbullying trial of activist Omoyele Sowore, ruling that they were improperly admitted.

Feb 4 • 20:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Nnamdi Kanu appeals conviction, faults terrorism trial

Nnamdi Kanu has filed an appeal against his conviction and sentences from the Federal High Court, arguing that the trial was flawed with legal errors and a miscarriage of justice.

Feb 4 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

₦300m eviction trial: Court fixes March 3 for developer’s arraignment

A Federal Capital Territory High Court has scheduled March 3 for the arraignment of property developer Cecil Osakwe and two others over an alleged illegal eviction involving properties valued at ₦300 million.

Feb 3 • 17:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

JUST IN: DSS arraigns Malami, son over firearms possession

The Department of State Services has charged former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulazeez with terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms before a Federal High Court.

Feb 3 • 12:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Court remands nine over killing of 150 in Benue

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded nine suspects accused of involvement in the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State, where approximately 150 people were killed.

Feb 3 • 01:23 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Taxing extreme inheritances and wealth more fairly" - SPD plans to present reform proposal

The SPD aims to introduce a reform proposal to tax extremely high inheritances more fairly, balancing this with protections for business assets following a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court.

Jan 7 • 00:13 UTC

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