Family sues Nigerian Army, SSS for disappearance of detainee from custody in Bayelsa by Ameh Ejekwonyilo August 29, 2024 The suspect has been missing since May 2022, when soldiers from the 16 Brigade Nigerian Army in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State,...
EXCLUSIVE: After bitter divorce, Nigerian pastor, ex-wife battle over £1.5 million UK properties by Ameh Ejekwonyilo July 28, 2024 When the marriage of the pastor and his wife was dissolved in 2017, it set off a storm of legal...
Binance official’s wife urges Nigerian govt to stop husband’s trial, seeks US help by Ameh Ejekwonyilo June 21, 2024 The Binance executive's wife faulted the continued prosecution of his husband on money laundeting charges by the Nigerian authorities.
UPDATED: IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu seeks out-of-court settlement of charges to end trial by Ameh Ejekwonyilo and 1 others June 19, 2024 Mr Kanu is seeking an out-of-court settlement after the court rejected his bail applications and rejected his request to dismiss...
ICPC arraigns official for Rural Electrification Agency fraud, as court orders arrest of others by Ameh Ejekwonyilo June 6, 2024 At least five officials of the Rural Electrification Agency have been charged separately by the ICPC for various amounts of...
Nigerian govt declares looming labour strike illegal by Ameh Ejekwonyilo June 2, 2024 The government said the impending strike violates statutory provisions of Nigeria's labour laws.
Court to deliver judgement on ex-minster’s N500m libel suit, ex-ambassador’s N2bn counterclaim by Ameh Ejekwonyilo June 2, 2024 The former minister sued the career ambassador in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who is also a sister to his...
Court grants Erisco tomato paste reviewer, Chioma Okoli, N5 million bail by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 31, 2024 The judge said, "denying the defendant bail will amount to wrong application of discretion."
One year on Tinubu’s watch, rule of law, justice sector reform yearn for change by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 31, 2024 Human rights violations have continued unabated under President Bola Tinubu.
Supreme Court orders state govts to file defence to local govt autonomy suit by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 30, 2024 There are 774 local governments in Nigeria. But their administration has been stifled by the overbearing influence of the state...
Nigerian govt seeks review of ECOWAS Court procedure by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 27, 2024 The AGF calls for uniform rules of practice and procedure in the administration of justice in order to reduce conflict...
Tribunal upholds re-election of Douye Diri as Bayelsa governor by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 27, 2024 The three-member panel of the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, said the petition filed against the victory of Governor...
Federal govt sues 36 governors at Supreme Court over LG autonomy by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 26, 2024 Efficient governance at the third tier of government has been hampered by the overbearing influence of state governors who retain...
Alleged Fraud: Court grants ex-Aviation minister, brother bail, barred from travelling overseas by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 23, 2024 The prosecution accuses Mr Sirika of influencing the award of aviation contracts to his younger brother’s company, among other alleged...
Court grants Abba Kyari bail by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 22, 2024 Abba Kyari and his co-defendants are facing eight charges of conspiracy, illegal dealing in cocaine, importation of cocaine and obstruction.
Again, court denies IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s bail request by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 20, 2024 The judge said she could not exercise her discretion in granting the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, bail.
Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Court rejects Tukur Mamu’s request for transfer to prison by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 20, 2024 The defendant was accused of collecting ransoms on behalf of Boko Haram terrorists from families of hostages from the March...
How Binance manipulated Nigeria’s forex market – Witness by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 17, 2024 The witness said Binance operations adversely affected Nigeria's forex market.
NJC sanctions two judges, announces fresh probes, new appointments (FULL LIST) by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 17, 2024 The NJC set up panels to probe petitions of misconduct against some judges.
Alleged Blasphemy: UN experts urge Nigerian govt to release Kano singer, Sharif-Aminu by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 17, 2024 Mr Sharif-Aminu was sentenced to death by hanging for blasphemy in August 2020.
Alleged Money Laundering: Court orders Binance official to remain in detention throughout trial by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 17, 2024 The court’s decision came about two months after the Binance official’s colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla reportedly escaped from a pre-trial custody...
EFCC arraigns ex-CBN governor Emefiele on charges of illegal printing of naira notes by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 15, 2024 EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja.
Ex-minister Hadi Sirika’s absence stalls arraignment on fresh corruption charges by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 14, 2024 The former aviation minister was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, days after the EFCC arraigned him alongside his daughter,...
EFCC to arraign ex-aviation minister Hadi Sirika on fresh corruption charges by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 13, 2024 Mr Sirika, his brother Ahmad Abubakar, will be arraigned on a case of abuse of office involving award of aviation...
Judge rejects Yahaya Bello’s request to stop corruption trial by Ameh Ejekwonyilo May 10, 2024 The judge fixed 13 June for the arraignment of Yahaya Bello on N80.2 billion fraud charges.