Kunle Olasanmi

Abuja

Journalist at Leadership Newspaper

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Articles

JUST-IN: Ex-CJN Uwais Dies At 89

2 days ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 89. A family source, who confirmed Uwais’ death, said the retired jurist died on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Abuja. Preparations were said to be underway for his funeral prayer and burial. Born on June 12, 1936, Justice Uwais served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006.
Pro-Tinubu Group Adopts Wike Chief As Patron

6 days ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The ReNewed Hope ReNewed Patience Group (RHRPG), has adopted the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, as its chief patron. According to its coordinator, Citizen Tom Obulu, the group is proud to associate with the minister because of his infrastructural development of the FCT and for making the city to rank among great cities in the world.
Court Admits Clip Of Kanu's Radio Biafra Transmitter

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

‎Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has admitted three videos in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as evidence, including one, where he is seen inspecting a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country. ‎‎During the trial, Kanu alleged that he made statements to the Department of State Services (DSS) under duress, sometime in October and November 2015.
Lawyers, CSOs Protest Alleged Abuse Of Office, Misuse Of Public Funds

1 week ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

A group of lawyers and civil society organisations (CSOs) embarked on a civil protest in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) chief executive officer. The Concerned Lawyers and Civil Society in Defence of Public Trust group, which gathered at the NMDPRA headquarters, claimed that Ahmed’s actions were a clear case of corruption and abuse of power.
Court Nullifies Expulsion Of Ideato Rep Ugochinyere From Imo PDP

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

An Abuja High Court has nullified the expulsion of the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The court declared the expulsion as an illegal action. Recall his purported suspension was announced by a faction of the party loyal to Senator Samuel Anyanwu in Imo State. But, the court presided by Justice N.
Alleged Terrorism: DSS Declares ESN Illegal Organisation

2 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Department of State Services (DSS) has told Justice James Omotosho of Abuja Division of the Federal High Court that the paramilitary wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Eastern Security Network (ESN), was an illegal organisation. According to the DSS, the ESN was operating without the backing of the law.
Nigeria: Alleged Terrorism - Court Admits Gulak's Death Certificate

3 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Kunle Olasanmi

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has admitted the medical report and death certificate of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, as evidence in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges before the court. Justice James Omotoso admitted the documents after the prosecution tendered them through a witness identified as BBB. Defence Counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN) did not object to it.
Police Arraign Suspect, Firm For UK Visa Fraud, Marriage Scam

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, has dragged a suspect, Shitta Waliu Aderibigbe and a firm, Fanzine Educational Consult, before a High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Jabi, for allegedly giving false information to the British government. Aderibigbe and the firm were arraigned on a two-count charge. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. They were said to have been engaged in the visa scam on January 19, 2023.
Senate Suspension: Natasha Appears In Court As Judge Rules June 27

3 weeks ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided by Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako has fixed June 27 to deliver judgement in the suit filed by the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, seeking vacate the six-month suspension imposed on her by the Senate. The court fixed the date for judgement on Tuesday after listening to submission from all parties in the suit.
Appeal Court Affirms FHC’s Jurisdiction Over Statutory Contracts In Nigeria

1 month ago | leadership.ng | Kunle Olasanmi

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has declared that the Federal High Court has jurisdiction over simple contracts “regulated by statute,” and entered into by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with an engaged contractor. Justice Okong Abang, in a unanimous judgment, held that the CBN appeal was unmeritorious. The judgment was delivered in an appeal filed by the CBN against Adani Mega System Ltd, and its certified true copy was made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.