Tag: Federal High Court
US Lawmaker Urges Nigeria to Free Nnamdi Kanu
A member of the United States Congress, Representative John James, has renewed calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People...
FHC Amends Pre-Election Rules, Approves Virtual Hearings
Nigeria's Federal High Court has amended its 2026 Pre Election Practice Directions to allow virtual hearings in eligible cases, a step aimed at speeding...
Court Awards N200 Million Over Police Killing of Kabiru Babai
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) The Federal High Court in Abuja has awarded N200 million in damages against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing...
Judges Declare National Assembly Spending Breach of Public Trust
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck down the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling...
Federal Court Strikes Down INEC’s 2027 Timetable
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck down the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ruling that the...
‘Court to decide Jonathan’s fate’, May 26 ruling on 2027 eligibility
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has set May 26 to deliver judgment in a suit challenging former President Goodluck...
Court Acquits Former Head of Service Oyo Ita of Money Laundering...
The Federal High Court has acquitted Winifred Oyo Ita, Nigeria’s former Head of Service, of all money laundering charges, bringing an end to a...
