John Chuks Azu

Abuja

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Emergency rule: Court orders service on Tinubu, Ibas, Fubara

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the service of the process challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on President Bola Tinubu, Sole Administrator Ibok-Ete Ibas, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Justice James Omotosho on Monday also ordered the service of the court papers on the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and adjourned to May 21.
Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Court shifts hearing on Buhari's minister's claim to May 2 - Daily Trust

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has shifted to May 2 the hearing in the allegation by former Minister of Power under President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, Saleh Mamman, that his statement tendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the alleged corruption trial was obtained under duress.
Why US court ordered release of Tinubu probe report

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

Two years after concerted efforts by certain persons, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to get reports of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top US law enforcement agencies to release confidential information generated on him during a “purported federal investigation in the 1990s.” But the Presidency said the information being sought was not new and that it did...
NBA relocates annual confab from Rivers over emergency rule

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has relocated its scheduled Annual General Conference (AGC) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Enugu State due to the emergency rule in the state. The President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN), disclosed in a letter dated 10th April, 2025 and made available to newsmen. He said the relocation was the overwhelming position of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the broader membership of the association.
Rivers: Court adjourns suit seeking to sack Ibas as Tinubu, AGF absent

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to June 11 hearing in the suit seeking to sack the Sole Administrator for Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter on Thursday to enable President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to send legal representatives for the hearing of the suit.
N39bn metering project: Court slates May 7 for Ziklagsis/FG’s fresh affidavits

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 7 for the hearing of fresh affidavits sought to be filed by a metering company, Ziklagsis Network Ltd, to prevent the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Power, and four others from recovering the N39.1 billion mass metering contract. Justice James Omotosho, also at the hearing on Wednesday, directed parties to serve their amended further and better affidavit to the parties before the adjourned date.
Alleged $150m bribe: Court dismisses Binance objection against Rep Onwusibe’s suit

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

An FCT High Court has dismissed the objection by Binance Holdings Ltd and the CEO, Richard Teng, seeking it to strike out the defamation suit by a member of the House of Representatives, Ginger Obinna Onwusibe. Justice Edward Okpe, in a ruling on Monday, dismissed the application on the grounds that refusing the suit because the claimant had served the respondents through substituted service – by mail – would amount to technicality.
'$150m bribe': Court dismisses Binance objection against Rep Onwusibe's suit

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

An FCT High Court has dismissed an objection by Binance Holdings Ltd and the CEO Richard Teng seeking strike out the defamation suit by a member of the House of Representative, Ginger Obinna Onwusibe. Justice Edward Okpe in a ruling on Monday dismissed the application on the grounds that refusing the suit because the claimant had served the respondents through substituted service, by mail, would amount to technicality.
Coastal highway: Court okays application for Tinubu, Umahi to present bidding documents

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted leave to a non-governmental organisation to bring an application seeking to compel President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi and others to provide details of all procedures in the award of the N15 trillion Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project.
Tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition

3 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | John Chuks Azu

The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the 21 September 2024 governorship election.