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Journalists barred from covering coup trial in Abuja

Nigeria, April 27 -- Journalists were on Monday ejected from the courtroom at the Federal High Court in Abuja as it prepared to hear bail applications for six defendants accused of plotting against Pr... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Inside Nigeria's deal to write off $32.8 million fine against Meta

Nigeria, April 26 -- In February 2025, Nigeria announced a $32.8 million fine for data privacy violations against Meta Platform Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. But the government w... Read More


Lawyer sues Nigerian govt, army over ex-Boko Haram fighters reintegration programme

Nigeria, April 25 -- A human rights lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has sued the Nigerian government and the army to stop the reintegration of repentant insurgents into the Nigerian society. He filed the suit... Read More


Debt Dispute: Court to arraign Umahi's accuser, Ohiri, for cyberstalking

Nigeria, April 25 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday set 29 April for the arraignment of a woman, Tracynither Ohiri, over alleged cyberstalking of the Minister of Works, David Umahi. Judge ... Read More


Court stops police, FRSC from fining motorists over third-party insurance

Nigeria, April 24 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from imposing fines on motorists over third-party motor vehi... Read More


Certificate Forgery: Ex-minister Nnaji seeks out-of-court settlement with UNN, others

Nigeria, April 20 -- Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who was forced out of office in October last year, has sought talks with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)... Read More


Alleged Coup: Timipre Sylva's domestic workers, aides seek release from SSS custody

Nigeria, April 15 -- Detained domestic workers and aides to former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva have urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to order their release from custody, where they have ... Read More


Court adjourns ADC leadership suit indefinitely

Nigeria, April 15 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned indefinitely an African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership crisis suit pending the determination of an appeal concerning the... Read More


Court to deliver judgement in ADC leadership dispute

Nigeria, April 11 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday fixed 13 April for judgment in a suit filed by a member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, seeking to restrain former Senate ... Read More


Borno man sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling fuel to Boko Haram

Nigeria, April 11 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, sentenced Babagana Habeeb, to 10 years' imprisonment for supplying petroleum products to members of Boko Haram. Mr Habeeb, a fuel deal... Read More