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Nigeria: Justice Adefope-Okojie Leads Debate On Judicial Intervention in Nigeria's Elections
Justice Oludotun Adefope-Okojie, retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, will deliver the 2026 Gavel International Annual Lecture slated for November 17, focusing on the increasingly debated role of the judiciary in Nigeria's electoral process.
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Hamzat, Ooni of Ife, Others to Grace Love of Christ Generation Church 19th Anniversary
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi,Ọjájá II, among others are also expected to grace the Love of Christ Generation Church is to celebrate its 19th Anniversary in Lagos. The church anniversary will be celebrated with a grand thanksgiving service at its headquarters in Lagos on Sunday.
Africa: NACC Welcomes AGOA Extension to 2028, Calls for Swift Action By Nigeria, Africa
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, NACC, has welcomed the signing by United States President Donald Trump of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, which extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, through December 31, 2028. The legislation preserves duty-free access to the United States market for Nigeria and 31 other sub-Saharan African countries, providing businesses across the region with greater certainty as they plan investments, production and exports.
Nigeria: Court Stops Further Demolition of Broad Street Property After Council's Quit Notice
A Lagos State High Court has halted further demolition and construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad Street, Lagos Island, following a 48-hour quit notice issued by the Lagos Island Local Government of the state.
News -- Reps, NADDC seek legislative reforms for auto industry
ASABA — The House of Representatives Committee on Industry and the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) have called for legislative reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s automotive industry and promote greater local and international patronage. The call was made in Asaba, Delta State, during a four-day capacity-building retreat organised for members of the House Committee on Industry and the management of NADDC.
News -- Court adjourns KC Luxury's suit challenging detention by NDLEA
A Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned until September 21, 2026, hearing of pending applications in the case involving detained businessman and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury.
Nigeria: Plaude Counters Claims Over Disputed $13.07m Currency Deal, Says $8.95m Was Settled, $1bn Processed in 2 Years
Plaude Technologies Limited has rejected what it described as misleading and inaccurate claims arising from a disputed currency transaction involving Zacuten Technologies Limited and Crossbeam Financial Services Limited. Documentary evidence shows that it substantially performed its obligations before banking disruptions affected the settlement process.
Court takes charge of late billionaire Akindele’s estate amid Will dispute
By Innocent Anaba The Lagos State High Court has ordered the Lagos State Administrator-General to take over the interim administration of the estate of late billionaire industrialist, Chief Labode Akindele, amid a legal dispute over his Will.
Nigeria, Hong Kong Sign Double Taxation Agreement to Boost Investment
Nigeria and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, HKSAR, of the People's Republic of China have signed an Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation on income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance, in a move aimed at strengthening trade, investment and economic cooperation between both jurisdictions.
Nigeria: Vessels Owners to Assist Govt Fight Sea Piracy, Illegal Oil Bunkering
In a bid to assist the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling issues of sea piracy and illegal oil bunkering along the waterways, the Tugboat, Fuel Barges, and Seagoing Vessel Association of Nigeria has called for the immediate censorship, verification, and stricter control of all marine vessels and craft operating within Nigerian waters and inland waterways.
News -- Gbajabiamila sues PFIPC DG Adeyemi for N15bn over alleged defamation
• ..Says he never met defendant, denies bribery, abuse of office The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has instituted a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 percent kickback from a N27.3 billion take-off grant approved for a federal agency.
News -- FG inspects local fertiliser production facilities, says local production key to Nigeria's food security
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s food security by embarking on the inspection of fertiliser production and blending facilities across the country, saying that increased local production remains central to reducing dependence on imports, lowering production costs and boosting agricultural productivity.
Nigeria: The Onyegbulas in Bitter Divorce Battle Over Assault, Abuse Allegations
LAGOS — A Lagos State High Court has become the battleground for a bitter divorce dispute between United States-based Nigerian lawyer, Nnedimma Onyegbula, and her estranged husband, Sonny Onyegbula, as both parties trade allegations of assault, abuse and misconduct while seeking the dissolution of their 25-year-old marriage. Mrs.
Nigeria: Court Declares Adenike Lawful Widow of Tosin Ajayi, Rejects Helen Prest's Claim
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has declared Mrs. Adenike Ajayi the sole and lawful widow of the late founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Foundation Hospital, Dr. Tosin Ajayi, bringing to an end a protracted legal battle over the deceased's marital status and estate. In a judgment delivered by Justice Oluwayoyin Odusanya, the court granted all the reliefs sought by Mrs.
No plans to introduce telecoms, fuel taxes – FG
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Lawyer petitions Lagos AG, accuses DPP of frustrating 15 Chinese nationals’ trial
By Innocent Anaba A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ken Nwanna, has petitioned the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, protesting the turn of events in… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie's Son Probe - Court Adjourns to Oct 8
The coroner's inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, suffered a major setback, yesterday, after Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital told the Coroner's Court that it had obtained an order of the Lagos State High Court staying further proceedings. Meanwhile, the court adjourned the case to October 8, 2026.
Nigeria: 11 Years Later - Sacked NCAA Worker Wins Court Case
LAGOS -- THE Court of Appeal in Lagos has struck out an application by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, paving the way for the enforcement of a judgment ordering the reinstatement of a former employee, Mrs Annastasia Anukwa, whose dismissal was declared unlawful. A three-member panel of the appellate court comprising Justices Folasade Ojo, Muslim Hassan and Polycarp Kwahar struck out NCAA's motion on April 23, 2026, for want of diligent prosecution.
News -- ECOWAS holds workshop on records management, archives policy implementation
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has held a five-day workshop on the operationalisation of its Records Management and Archives Policy as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and institutional efficiency.
Nigeria: Alleged $1.5m Fraud - Court Denies Businessman, Immanuel Bail, Rejects Preliminary Objection
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has dismissed the preliminary objections and bail application by the boss of Intermediate Investment Holdings Limited, Ufoma Immanuel, over an alleged $1.5 million fraud.
Nigeria: Adu Women's Wing to Support Vulnerable Young Women
The Asaba Development Union, ADU, Women's Wing, Lagos branch, has pledged to support vulnerable young women, who have experienced abuse, exploitation and hardship, with a focus on rehabilitation and empowerment. The commitment was made by the newly inaugurated president of the wing, Dr. Angela Adegboyega, who outlined her vision for the next three years, emphasising that the programmes aimed at improving the lives of women within and beyond the union.
Nigeria: Enugu Monarch Alleges Military Harassment
The traditional ruler of Mbulu Owo community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Igwe Godwin Arum, has raised the alarm over what he described as repeated intimidation of his people by armed military personnel, calling on the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces to urgently intervene and rein in officers operating in the area.
News -- Enugu monarch alleges military harassment
The traditional ruler of Mbulu Owo community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Igwe Godwin Arum, has raised the alarm over what he described as repeated intimidation of his people by armed military personnel, calling on the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces to urgently intervene and rein in officers operating in the area.
Nigeria: Judgment Debt - Court Restrains Shoprite Directors From Selling Shares, Assets
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has restrained the Directors of Retail Supermarkets (ShopRite) from selling the shares or assets of the Company until the satisfaction of the judgment debt. The Court further directed the Directors to disclose all movable and immovable assets to the Judgment Creditor. The order was made by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa following an ex parte application filed on November 21, 2025, in furtherance of a consent judgment entered on July 22, 2025.
News -- Emefiele trial faces fresh setback as prosecution struggles with key witness
Indications have emerged that proceedings in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, may suffer further delays as uncertainty surrounds the availability of a key witness.
Judgment debt: Court restrains ShopRite directors from selling shares, assets
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS— A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has restrained the Directors of Retail Supermarkets (ShopRite) from selling the shares or assets of the Company… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Alleged Coup: Ex-Minister Sylva, retired general, others to be arraigned today
By Innocent Anaba, Samuel Oyadongha & Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Federal Government has filed a 13-count treason charge against six persons accused of involvement in a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu through a coup d’état.
News -- FG files treason charge against former Gov of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, others
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector and three others over their alleged involvement as coup plotters in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism.
Nigeria: Govt Files Treason Charge Against Ex-Minister Sylva, Others
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja against former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector and three others over their alleged involvement as coup plotters in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism.
S’Court restores Olanipekun, Banire as counsel in $2bn Nestoil/Neconde dispute, faults A’Court
By Innocent Anaba The Supreme Court on Friday restored Wole Olanipekun, SAN and Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN, as counsel for Neconde Energy Limited and Nestoil Limited in the ongoing $2 billion debt… Headlines Newsletter Subscribe now for weekly top news headlines roundup, delivered directly to your inbox. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING! Something went wrong.
Nigeria: Appeal Court Dismisses NBC's Bid to Overturn Judgment Restraining It From Imposing Fines
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, yesterday, in a unanimous decision, dismissed an appeal by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, seeking to overturn a Federal High Court's judgment perpetually restraining it from imposing fines on radio and televisions stations and setting aside the fines it levied on 45 broadcast stations on March 1, 2019, for alleged breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.
News -- Village Boys Movement intensifies pressure on ADC to cede presidential ticket to Obi
The Village Boys Movement, VBM, has stepped up calls on the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to hand over its presidential ticket to Mr. Peter Obi, following a coordinated nationwide mobilisation across several states. The group, weekend, staged what it described as a “2 Million Man March and ADC Registration Drive,” with activities held simultaneously in Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Ebonyi, Plateau, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Kogi and Edo states.
Nigeria: 70% Female, 30% Male Students Suffer GBV in Tertiary Institutions - Report
A National Campus Climate Baseline Survey on Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria has disclosed that 70 percent of female students and 30 percent of male students have experienced at least one form of gender-based violence on campus. Acting Director, Centre for Response and Prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, CRPSGBV, Prof.
Nigeria: Police, Court Exonerate Albert of False Fraud Claims in $667,000 Case
LAGOS -- Following a comprehensive and exhaustive investigation by the Nigeria Police Force Special Fraud Unit, SFU, and subsequent ruling by a Federal High Court, Mr. Austin Albert and his associated firms have been exonerated of all allegations of fraud regarding a $667,000 transaction.
News -- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) denies sharing $2,000 'attendance fee' with SANs
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has described as false claims that the sum of $2,000 was shared among some Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, as an “attendance fee” during its engagement in Maiduguri, Borno State. NBA said it authorised no such payment to be made, adding that the claim was baseless and unsupported by any evidence. It warned that the allegation to cast aspersions on the integrity of the Bar’s leadership.
Anambra community tackles Soludo over chieftaincy title
The concerned sons and daughters of Awka Ancient Kingdom, in Anambra State, alongside supporters of Igbo cultural heritage, have tackled the state government for deriding a chieftaincy title conferred on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu in the town.
Nigeria: Worry in NBA As Lawyers Slam Spidel Election Annulment
Nigerian lawyers have raised concerns over the recent annulment of the Nigerian Bar Association's Section on Public Interest and Development Law, NBA-SPIDEL, electoral process, warning that the development could cast a shadow over preparations for the 2026 NBA general election. In a statement, the Egbe Amofin Oodua (Yoruba Lawyers' Forum) described the cancellation of the SPIDEL election as a "dangerous signal" for internal democracy within the NBA.
News -- Senior Magistrate Court in Karu, Abuja, discharges 4 in Royal Anchor estate electricity dispute
A Senior Magistrate Court in Karu, Abuja, has dismissed a criminal case against four officials and workers associated with Royal Anchor Estate after the complainant repeatedly failed to appear for the hearing. The defendants, Henry Ortese, Attahiru Musa, Tanko Pani and Abraham Osezu were consequently discharged in case number CR/124/24.
News -- Gov Mutfwang of Plateau State absorbs 700 ad-hoc staff, ends 23-year wait for employment
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, has approved the absorption of more than 700 long-serving ad-hoc staff of state-owned tertiary institutions, ending what officials described as decades of stagnation and injustice in the system.
News -- Court stops transfer of 13-hectare Lekki property in N21.5bn sale dispute
The High Court of Lagos State sitting in Igbosere, has issued far-reaching pre-emptive orders restraining Industrial and General Insurance Plc, IGI, and The Four H Nigeria Limited from transferring or tampering with a large expanse of land in the Lekki Peninsula after a property development company, Bravematt Property and Investment Limited, alleged that it had already paid N21.5 billion for the property. Trial judge, Justice R.
News -- Plateau State hosts Christmas carols in grand style
• Mutfwang, ex-govs, Obasanjo harp on peace Jos, Plateau State, has hosted the Plateau Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival at the Ten Commandments Prayer Altar, Dwei-Du, Jos South Local Government Area of the state. The programme drew thousands of worshippers and an array of prominent clerics, gospel artistes and political leaders.
Nigeria: Battle for 9mobile Ownership Moves to Appeal Court
A business man, Alhaji Abubakar Isa, has appealed the ruling of Justice M. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered on September 24, 2025, in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1971/2024, concerning the alleged illegal transfer of 43 million ordinary shares in the capital of Teleology Nigeria Limited. Isa had earlier sued Seltrix Limited and eight others over the disputed shares. The appeal was filed on October 13, 2025, at the registry of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
News -- Battle for 9mobile ownership moves to Appeal Court
A business man, Alhaji Abubakar Isa, has appealed the ruling of Justice M. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered on September 24, 2025, in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1971/2024, concerning the alleged illegal transfer of 43 million ordinary shares in the capital of Teleology Nigeria Limited. Isa had earlier sued Seltrix Limited and eight others over the disputed shares. The appeal was filed on October 13, 2025, at the registry of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Nigeria: May Yul-Edochie Demands N1.5bn Over Alleged Cyberbullying, On-Line Defamation
May Yul-Edochie, aka Queen May, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to one of her former lawyers, Emeka Ugwuonye, and a United States-based woman, Yinka Theisen, over what she described as cyberbullying, cyberstalking and defamation.
News -- EFCC secures conviction of 3 Internet fraudsters arrested at Obasanjo Library complex
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of three internet fraudsters, who were arrested at a hotel located within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, OOPL, complex in Abeokuta. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu, who is sitting as a vacation judge in Federal High Court, Lagos, handed down the judgment, yesterday, after the defendants pleaded guilty to the charge pressed on them.
Nigeria: NCC Urges Govt Not to Sell Refinery, Other National Assets
Following calls by certain persons for the sale of the Port Harcourt refinery, a group of patriotic Nigerians under the aegis of Network of Concerned Citizens, NCC, has urged the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, not to accede to such demands. NCC in a statement by its secretary, Dr. David Kingleo Elijah, stated that such a move would be tantamount to moving the country backwards.
News -- Police arraign Facebook user for publishing alleged fake news on Lizzy Anjorin
LAGOS—A 37-year-old woman, Akanji Kofoworola, has been arraigned before a Lagos Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly using her Facebook account to publish, distribute or project articles and obscene content against a Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Lizzy Anjorin. Kofoworola was arraigned before Magistrate Wahab Balogun by the operatives of the Zone Police Command, Onikan, Lagos. She was arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, publishing of fake news and defamation.
News -- Plateau Muslims disown provocative Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), supports Gov Mutfwang's inclusive leadership
Muslims in Plateau State under aegis of Coalition of Concerned Muslims have disassociated themselves form comments by Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, through its Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, saying it was a desperate attempt to paint the peace-loving people of state in a bad light and to provoke unnecessary tension between Muslims and their neighbours.
Nigeria: Court Orders Police to Pay #EndSARS Protesters N10m Over Rights Violation
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay N10 million in damages to some #EndSARS protesters for the violation of their fundamental rights. Trial judge, Justice Musa Kakaki, in his judgment, held that the applicant/protesters were unjustly harassed and their constitutional rights were infringed upon while participating in the fourth memorial rally held on October 20, 2024.
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