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SERAP Threatens Court Action, Gives INEC 7 Days to Account for ₦126bn Electoral Funds

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more than ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations.

Court Orders INEC To Recognise NDC Modified Logo

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to forthwith approve and utilise the modified digital logo of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party’s official logo. Justice J. O. Abdulmalik...

Court to Rule on PDP Leadership Dispute Friday

July 8 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, July 10, to deliver judgment in the suit seeking to determine the authentic leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and compel the Independent National Electoral...

Reject Bail to Terrorism Suspect, Oil Bunker – FG Tells Court

June 22 (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to refuse bail to Ugochukwu Lucky Ibekwe, an alleged oil bunkering syndicate leader standing trial on charges of terrorism, pipeline vandalism, illegal refining, and...

Court Convicts 11 Indian Sailors, Vessel Over 31.5kg Cocaine Trafficking, Imposes $6m Fine

June 12, (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, over the trafficking of 31.5 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria, imposing cumulative fines and restitution totaling $6...

Court Declares National Assembly’s N110bn SUV, Allowance Schemes Unlawful

June 7 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle procurement and support allowance schemes, ruling that the expenditure violated procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and the fiduciary obligations...

INEC Appeals Court Judgment Nullifying 2027 Election Guidelines, Seeks Stay of Execution

May 26 (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to challenge the recent judgment of the Federal High Court which nullified aspects of its guidelines and timetable for...

Court Sentences 14 Waste Offenders To Two Weeks’ Imprisonment In Ogun

May 19, (THEWILL) — A Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, sentenced 14 waste offenders to a two-week jail term with an option of fine. The offenders who appeared before the court on a two-count charge...

Court Grants ‘Justice Crack’ N5m Bail in Alleged Cybercrime Trial

May 18, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail in the sum of N5 million to social media influencer, Justice Mark, popularly known as “Justice Crack,” who is standing trial over alleged cybercrime offences linked...

UPDATED: Court Grants El-Rufai ₦100m Bail, Orders Monthly DSS Reporting

May 18, (THEWILL) — A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million, with one surety in like sum, while ordering him to report monthly to...
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Ludek Miklosko Passes Away: Remembering West Ham Legend, Historic Man Utd Title Spoiler

West Ham United are mourning the death of legendary former goalkeeper, Ludek Miklosko, who has died at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer.
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