The African Action Congress has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging President Tinubu's refusal to transmit a written declaration to the National Assembly, as required by Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution, before his vacati
The EFCC has again declared former pension reform task team chairman Abdulrasheed Maina wanted, this time over alleged receipt of stolen property, without specifying details.
The APC has rejected a Federal High Court order permitting Atiku Abubakar to serve court documents on President Tinubu via the party secretariat, citing existing defence filings.
Nigeria's Supreme Court reserved judgment in INEC's appeal against a Court of Appeal ruling voiding Electoral Act 2026 provisions on party primaries and membership registers.
Kosovo's former president Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison by The Hague court for war crimes, including murder and torture, during the 1990s conflict with Serbia.
Federal High Court in Ibadan adjourns ADC governorship primary suit to Sept 30, 2026, over fresh applications and service issues.
Senator Ahmad Lawan and the APC have filed preliminary objections asking a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit challenging the May 18 Yobe North primary election outcome, citing lack of jurisdiction and statute-barred filing.
APC and PDP have filed separate petitions at the Osun election tribunal challenging Governor Adeleke's re-election. The petitions, dated September 5, 2026, were pasted on the tribunal notice board in Osogbo on Monday.
Hon. Ejaife Omizu Odebala has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the NDC Delta State governorship primary, claiming he won with 15,454 votes.
Federal High Court adjourns Atiku Abubakar's suit challenging President Tinubu's 2027 eligibility over alleged certificate forgery to September 28, with a gag order on media discussions.
A Federal High Court in Lagos barred NMDPRA from interfering with Dangote Refinery operations, citing a March 2026 AGF letter. Case adjourned to September 9.
A Federal High Court in Gusau nullified the APC primary for Zamfara North Senatorial District and ordered a fresh election within 14 days, following a suit by Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi.
A Federal High Court in Ibadan will rule on October 26, 2026, on a suit seeking to nullify the APC primary for Oyo Federal Constituency over alleged Electoral Act violations.
A 70-year-old man, Omodele, seeks divorce from wife Irede at Oyo court, accusing her of violence; she counters with neglect and nude photo allegations.
President Bola Tinubu has asked a US federal court to block the release of FBI and DEA records, citing privacy laws, in response to FOIA requests by researcher Aaron Greenspan.
Former Borno Central Senator Kaka Mallam Yale died Friday at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. His son Ibrahim confirmed the death in a phone interview.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University suspends Prof. Ifeanyi Sunny Odinye for three months over alleged sexual misconduct and regulation breaches, following a viral assault video.
Businessman Pratt Tunde sues INEC and NDC at Lagos federal high court, alleging his name was secretly replaced as NDC candidate for Lagos Mainland constituency ahead of 2027 elections.
Kogi APC chairman Oyewole Mayowa Solomon died after collapsing at a reconciliation meeting in Iyara on Friday. He was confirmed dead on arrival at Kabba hospital.
Wendy Williams, 62, publicly pleaded 'I want out' during her first sighting since February, amid her ongoing court-ordered guardianship case. She was placed under conservatorship in May 2022 after Wells Fargo raised concerns about her capacity.
Rochas Okorocha has sued INEC for publishing Hope Uzodimma as APC's Imo West senatorial candidate for 2027, claiming he won the primary with 150,780 votes.
Abuja lawyer Stan Alieke says Nigerian courts prioritize traditional customs and marriage rules over DNA tests in paternity disputes, sparking online debate.
FUOYE management has dismissed viral reports claiming Vice Chancellor Prof Joshua Ogunwole was arrested after serving as INEC Returning Officer for the Osun election, calling the claims entirely false and baseless.
A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti remanded APC governorship aspirant Abimbola Olajumoke in prison for one month over defamation, cyberbullying, and kidnapping charges filed by YSJ Agro-Allied CEO Yemisi Joluwe.
Australia introduces a ballot-based pre-application process for Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) applicants from China, India, and Vietnam, with a non-refundable AUD 25 fee and strict ID requirements.
Nearly half of 1,955 candidates failed the May 2026 bar final resit, with 983 failing. The pass rate is 45.3%, a sharp decline from 2025's 36.3% failure rate.
India's Supreme Court will close on August 27, 2026, making a three-day break from August 26-28. To compensate, August 22 becomes a full working day, with registry open until 5pm.
El-Rufai has filed a fresh ₦10 billion suit against the ICPC, alleging his wife and son were denied access while in custody, citing constitutional and African Charter rights.
Atiku Abubakar filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja to bar Tinubu and APC from the 2027 election, citing an allegedly forged NYSC certificate and constitutional supremacy.
Assma Ali, a Muslim immigration lawyer of Yemeni descent, was appointed municipal judge in Benoit, Mississippi, prompting online attacks from politicians citing her faith, despite constitutional protections.