Federal High Court
Cyber Fraud: 54 Banks Ordered to Refund N9.3bn Stolen by Hackers
In a landmark ruling aimed at curbing financial cybercrime, Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered 54 Nigerian banks and financial institutions to return the sum of N9,329,322,870 fraudulently diverted by hackers from an unnamed old-generation bank. The court’s decision, delivered on April 15, 2025, followed an ex parte motion […]
Prostitution to Remain Illegal in Nigeria
In a landmark ruling, an Abuja Federal High Court has dismissed a suit seeking to legalize prostitution in Nigeria. Justice James Kolawole Omotosho presided over the case, stating that prostitutes have no legal rights under Nigerian law or the Constitution. The judge emphasized that prostitution is an offense under the Penal Code Act, punishable by […]
LAGOS ASSEMBLY SAGA: A Tale of Power Struggle and Reconciliation
The Lagos State House of Assembly has been embroiled in a dramatic leadership crisis for several weeks. The crisis began with the ousting of a democratically elected Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, by a majority of the lawmakers. Then, his deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was enthroned as Speaker. This impasse, as it would seem, came to a grinding […]