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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an accelerated hearing in the case involving six individuals accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The presiding judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, approved a fast-track trial process and scheduled proceedings for April 29, April 30, May 4, and May 5. The court also indicated that bail applications would be considered during the course of the trial. The defendants include retired Major-General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, retired Navy Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor, Police Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, and Zekeri Umoru, an electrician working at the Presidential Villa. Others are Bukar Kashim Goni and…

The Court of Appeal, Owerri Judicial Division, in *Abia State University, Uturu & Anor v. Chief Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu* (2021) LPELR-56190(CA), upheld the cancellation and withdrawal of the degree result and certificate of the former governor by the Senate of Abia State University. The decision followed an investigation which found that an unsigned and unheaded document was used as his admission transcript, and that he had been out of the university for over fifteen years before seeking admission by transfer in breach of academic regulations. The Court also held that the trial court erred in assuming jurisdiction, as the…

A Federal High Court, 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 in furtherance of a consent judgment entered on July 22, 2025. The application was moved by counsel to the judgment creditor, Tobenna Nnamani, who urged the court to issue garnishee orders nisi attaching all funds standing to the credit of…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps from imposing fines on motorists over third-party motor vehicle insurance without a court order. The ruling followed a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/291/2025 filed by activist-lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, against the Inspector-General of Police, the Attorney-General of the Federation and the FRSC. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Hauwa Yilwa held that while both the police and the FRSC have the power to enforce compliance with third-party motor insurance, they lack the legal authority to impose fines on alleged offenders. The suit was initiated through an…

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, arraigned five suspected masterminds of a plot to overthrow the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu through a coup d’état. The defendants were brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja for trial. After pleading not guilty to the charges, the court ordered their remand in the custody of the Department of State Services. The remand followed an application by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who appeared in court to personally handle the matter. The court fixed Monday for the commencement of full hearing.…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, Ikoyi, have launched an investigation into a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession of a forged Nigerian Bar Association stamp. Anoruo, who runs a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu, Lagos, was arrested on Monday, April 20, 2026. The case arose after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025, to the EFCC on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited. However, investigations showed that both the petition and a subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, carried…

About 1,067 candidates were unsuccessful in the 2025 Bar Final Examination, based on results released on Monday by the Council of Legal Education. In a statement issued by the Council’s Secretary and Director of Administration, it was disclosed that a total of 7,602 candidates participated in the examinations conducted in December 2025. A breakdown of the results shows that 212 candidates achieved first class honours, while 1,216 earned second class upper division. Additionally, 2,961 candidates obtained second class lower, 1,622 secured a pass, and 314 were awarded conditional passes. A total of 210 candidates were absent, while the council put…

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. The defendants—retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani—are scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. Also listed in the charge, but said to be at large, is a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. The charge,…

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive set of cybersecurity guidelines designed to enhance digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents, as part of efforts to build trust in the state’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The framework, detailed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso and obtained by The PUNCH, highlights practical measures aimed at reducing cyber risks and strengthening resilience across both public and private sector operations. According to the statement, the guidelines mark “another decisive step in Lagos’ mission to become a SMART, secure, and globally competitive digital hub,” especially…

Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services, which previously enabled eligible prepaid customers to borrow and repay on their next recharge. The company disclosed that the move forms part of ongoing adjustments aimed at aligning its operations with evolving regulatory and operational requirements within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Speaking on the development, Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Femi Adeniran, noted that the suspension is a strategic step to ensure compliance and improve service delivery. Despite the change, the telecom provider assured subscribers of uninterrupted access to regular airtime and data purchases through its…