Federal High Court
EFCC secures conviction against four internet fraudsters
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced four men to prison for internet fraud, following their conviction by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2. Justice D.I. Dipeolu delivered the ruling on Friday, August 15, 2025. The convicted men—Bisiriyu Roqeeb Abiodun, Ibrahim Azeez Olatunji, Akinwale Isaac, and Habeeb Oladipupo […]
Federal Court Rules INEC Must Investigate Vote Crimes
The Federal High Court in Abuja has firmly rejected an application by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking to overturn a prior judgment that directed the electoral body to investigate and prosecute those responsible for electoral violence and other electoral offences during the 2023 general elections. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a strongly worded ruling […]
Federal High Court Launches E-Filing in Lagos
Federal High Court of Nigeria to Commence Electronic Case Filing in Lagos by June 20, 2025 The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced that, effective June 20, 2025, all new cases filed within the Lagos Division must be submitted electronically. This marks a major shift from the current manual filing system and is aimed […]
The Federal High Court Mourns Justice Daniel Dantsoho Abutu
The Federal High Court of Nigeria announces with profound sadness the passing of its esteemed former Chief Judge, the Honorable Justice Daniel Dantsoho Abutu. Justice Abutu passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 79, following a brief illness. Born on March 15, 1946, he hailed from Kogi State. Through its spokesperson, Dr. […]
Federal High Court Announces 2025 Annual Vacation Schedule
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has officially announced the dates for its 2025 annual vacation. According to a statement issued by the court’s Director of Information, Mrs. Catherine Oby Christopher, the vacation period will commence on July 28, 2025, and end on September 16, 2025. Court proceedings are scheduled to resume on Wednesday, September […]
Judiciary Operations Disrupted as JUSUN Embarks on Nationwide Strike
Judicial activities across key courts in Abuja were brought to an abrupt halt on Monday as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) commenced an indefinite nationwide strike. The industrial action, initiated at midnight on June 1, left judges, lawyers, court staff, and litigants stranded as court premises remained locked and deserted. At the Federal […]
Appeal Court Restores Kano LG Election, KASIEC Composition
Appeal Court Reinstates Kano LG Election, Declares Federal High Court Lacked Jurisdiction The Court of Appeal has overturned a Federal High Court ruling in Kano that had invalidated the composition of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KASIEC) and the local government elections it conducted on October 26, 2024. Delivering three unanimous judgments on Friday, […]
Federal High Court CJ Reassigns Judges Accross key Divisions
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Tsoho, has approved the redeployment of several judges across different judicial divisions of the court, in a move aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and judicial service delivery. The decision forms part of ongoing efforts by the court’s leadership to optimize its operations […]
Federal High Court Establishes FOl Desk to help Journalists get information
This initiative reflects the court’s ongoing efforts to foster open communication and support the constitutional right to information The Federal High Court has launched a Freedom of Information (FOI) Desk to improve access to information for journalists and the public. According to Dr. Catherine Christopher, the court’s Director of Information, the desk aligns with the […]
BREAKING: EFCC Gets 24-Hour Deadline to Release Aisha Achimugu
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a stern directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ordering the immediate release of prominent Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours of its ruling. Justice Inyang Ekwo, presiding over the case, handed down the order on […]