Court Affirms Nenadi Usman's National Caretaker Committee as "Valid and Lawful" Leadership of Labour Party
According to the report, Justice LIFU further ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to recognize NNADI USMAN forthwith.
According to the report, Justice LIFU further ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to recognize NNADI USMAN forthwith.
The convict testified in his defence, saying that he was at a bank in Agbara at the time of the incident, and that he was falsely accused by his second wife due to marital issues.
This comes after MALAMI was released from the Kuje Prisons in Abuja after perfecting his bail conditions in the money laundering charges the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The Ogun State Police Command dragged ADENIYI KAYODE before the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court on January 2, 2026, on four counts, including dangerous driving causing death.
The preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, are meant to set the stage for the actual trial, which begins on January 26, and could last up to twelve weeks.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed ten counts of terrorism financing and money laundering charges against YAKUBU ADAMU and three others, involving the sum of Nine-Point-Seven Million Dollars.
Both SYLVANUS NWANKWO and PETER ABBE said although Governor FUBARA had violated the provisions of the constitution, they believe that the matter can be resolved through other means than impeachment.
In a statement through his lawyer, Attorney GREG LISI, MCCLURKIN said he understood the weight of such false claims, adding that sexual violence, in any form, is a real and painful reality for many and not to be used frivolously.
President BOLA AHMED TINUBU approved the appointment of fifty-seven-year-old Doctor OSUSOTE for a four-year term, with effect from January 10, 2026.
Justice EMEKA NWITE, who is presiding over the case, also denied bail to ADAMU’s three other co-accused persons - BALARABE ABDULLAHI ILELAH, AMINU MOHAMMED BOSE and KABIRU YAHAYA MOHAMMED.
In a presentation titled: "The Bar in Tradition’s Embrace", DAPO AKINOSUN, SAN, noted that amidst the “whirlwind of modernity”, the theme offered an opportunity to look backward in order to look forward.
As the world marks Human Rights Day 2025, the Nigerian government must recognise that human rights are not optional reforms or lofty aspirations. They are obligations - binding, enforceable, and central to governance.
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
Justice JAMES OMOTOSHO also struck out KANU’s notice of appeal, which he said was filed on November 10, 2025, ten days before the judgment he delivered on November 20, 2025, declaring that there was no notice of appeal before the court based on the judgment.
The NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, said the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
The Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA said the dinner event, with the theme: “A Night of Nigerian Elegance”, will be declared open by Honourable Justice OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court.
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
OLU AGUNLOYE is facing trial on a seven-count charge of corruption and fraudulent award of the contract for the Mambila Power Project during the OBASANJO Administration.
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
The appeal arose from the July 3 judgment of Justice TAIWO TAIWO of the Federal High Court judge, who is now retired, who dismissed KANU’s fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Director-General of the Department of State Services and the Attorney-General of the Federation for lack of proof
Justice CHINWE NSIRIM-NWOSU held that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that DAMIAN OKOLIGWE murdered JUSTINA OTUENE, who was also student of the same university, studying Biochemistry.
Justice OMOTOSHO cited several materials to support his decisions, including an exhibit relating to KANU’s purported broadcasts during the violent disruption of the EndSARS protests in Lagos in October 2020.
The convicts include OLASUPO MICHAEL OLADIMEJI, MUAEZEE ADEMOLA OGUNBIYI, and SOLA ADEGOKE who were arraigned before Justice MUSA KAKAKI of the Federal High Court in Lagos and sentenced to five years in prison each, without the option of fine.
They were accused of killing Police Inspector EREKERE at the Taaba Police Division in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, on April 24, 2024, during a stop-and-search operation, while they were traveling to Akwa Ibom for a traditional marriage.
NNAMDI KANU said having gone through the case-file, he realised that there was no valid charge against him and that he was being subjected to unlawful trial.
Following the development, the trial judge adjourned the case till October 27 for the defendant to open his defence, warning that the six days granted Kanu to conduct his defence, which began on October 23, will not be extended.
The Court also held that the constitutional duty of a bank to enforce court orders supersedes, overrides and displaces the duty the bank owes to its customer.
The list of witnesses he intends to summon before the court include former Minister of Defence, retired General THEOPHILUS DANJUMA, former Chief of Army Staff, General TUKUR BURATAI, and Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU.
Nigeria does not need another panel or rebranded tactical unit. The roadmap for genuine reform already exists. What is lacking is political will and institutional accountability.