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Federal High Court Reschedules Hearing Against Sowore Over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest To October 29

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 29 for the hearing of a suit filed by the police against Omoyele Sowore and other organizers of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on October 20. The case, initially set for October 20 for the respondents in an ex parte motion to show cause why the interim order should be vacated, could not proceed due to the protest, which disrupted court activities that day. Justice Mohammed Umar had earlier issued an interim order restraining Sowore and others from staging protests for the release of Nnamdi Kanu in sensitive areas of Abuja, including Aso Rock Villa, the National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square, and Shehu Shagari Way, pending the hearing of the motion on notice. The judge also granted an abridgment of time for the respondents to respond to the application on notice, originally set for 9:00 a.m. on October 20, before adjourning to the new hearing date. The ex parte motion was filed by police lawyer Wisdom Madaki on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Police Force, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2202/2025, listed Sowore, Sahara Reporters Ltd, and Sahara Reporters’ Media Foundation as the first to third respondents. The Take It Back Movement (TIB) for the Transformation of Nigeria, any organization or person acting with express or implied instruction, and unknown persons were included as the fourth and fifth respondents. In an affidavit supporting the motion, police officer Bassey Ibithan, attached to the Directorate of Legal Services at Force Headquarters, Abuja, warned that the protest could pose a threat to national security if not restrained. Sowore, a former 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC), had mobilized for what he described as a peaceful protest demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Several individuals were reportedly arrested during the protest, including Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, who is scheduled for arraignment on October 24 at a Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja.

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Kano Court Orders TikTok Stars Mai Wushirya And Yar Guda To Marry Within 60 Days

NBA Faults Kano Court For Ordering TikTokers Mai Wushirya And Yar-guda To Marry

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has faulted the ruling of a Kano State Magistrate Court that ordered TikTok creators Ashiru “Mai Wushirya” Idris and Basira Yar-guda to marry within sixty days. The controversial order, issued by Magistrate Halima Wali, directed the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board to oversee the marriage ceremony and warned that failure to comply would be treated as contempt of court. The ruling came after Mai Wushirya’s arrest and arraignment for appearing in a viral video where he was seen displaying affection toward Yar-guda. Reacting through a statement signed by its President, Mazi Osigwe, and shared on X, the NBA condemned the judgment, describing it as unconstitutional and a violation of the individuals’ fundamental rights. According to the association, no Nigerian court has the authority to compel marriage between unwilling adults. “This order demonstrates a grave misunderstanding of the limits of judicial power under the Nigerian Constitution,” the statement read. “Marriage is a voluntary union between consenting adults and cannot be imposed as punishment, moral correction, or judicial remedy.” The NBA further warned that the decision could damage public confidence in the judiciary and called for an immediate review of the ruling. “The courts exist to uphold justice and protect citizens’ constitutional rights, not to enforce social or moral expectations,” the statement added. The association directed its Citizens’ Liberties Committee and Women’s Forum to monitor the case and ensure that the rule of law is maintained.

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Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Cybercrime Trial Adjourned To November 24

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on cybercrime charges to November 24. The hearing, originally set for October 20, was disrupted on Monday by protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The demonstration caused major disruptions in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, preventing many workers and commuters from reaching their destinations. Justice Mohammed Umar, who is presiding over the case, confirmed the rescheduled date. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a six-count charge under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025. She is accused of transmitting false and harmful information electronically to malign, incite, endanger lives, and disturb public order. The allegations include claims that on April 4, 2025, during a gathering in Ihima, Kogi State, Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of instructing former Governor Yahaya Bello to have her killed. She is also alleged to have repeated similar claims in a television interview. At the last hearing on September 22, the prosecution’s attempt to call witnesses was delayed by a preliminary objection from the defence. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Ehiogie West-Idahosa (SAN), argued that the court lacked jurisdiction due to alleged abuse of prosecutorial powers by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and complained that the defence had not been served with statements of prosecution witnesses. Justice Umar emphasized that the prosecution must first respond to the preliminary objection before the court could proceed with the trial. The objection hearing, initially scheduled for October 20, was postponed due to Monday’s protests.

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Court Clears Sowore To Proceed With #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest After Police Request Rejected

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by the Nigeria Police Force seeking to stop the planned “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had filed an ex parte motion through police lawyers to restrain activist and protest convener, Omoyele Sowore, from going ahead with the demonstration near the Presidential Villa in Abuja. However, Justice Umar declined to grant the police request, ruling that Sowore must first be served with a formal notice before any decision could be made. The judge subsequently adjourned the case until Tuesday for a full hearing. The ruling effectively allows the protest to proceed as planned on Monday, as there is currently no court order preventing it. Reacting to the decision, Sowore hailed the court’s refusal to halt the protest as a victory for democracy and free expression. “IGP Kayode Egbetokun dispatched police lawyers to sue me in an effort to stop the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for Aso Rock Villa on Monday,” Sowore wrote on X. “But the judge refused to grant the motion and adjourned the case for proper hearing on Tuesday.” The protest, tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, aims to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in custody since 2021 despite multiple court rulings ordering his release. With the court’s ruling, Sowore and his supporters are expected to march toward the Presidential Villa as planned, setting the stage for a tense faceoff with security operatives. The final decision on the legality of the protest will be determined at the adjourned hearing on Tuesday.

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Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-INEC Chairman Mahmoud Yakubu For Contempt

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The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, for alleged contempt of court. The order was issued just hours after Yakubu officially handed over as INEC chairman. The case stems from a suit filed by the Action Alliance (AA) accusing INEC and its former chairman of disobeying a court judgment delivered by Justice Funmilola Demi-Ajayi in suit number FHC/OS/CS/194/2024. The judgment had directed INEC to upload the names of the party’s National Chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, and other members of its National Executive Committee (NEC) onto the commission’s official website. The court also upheld the party’s elective convention held on October 7, 2023, which produced Omoaje as the legitimate national chairman, stating that the exercise was properly monitored by INEC officials. Although INEC maintained that it had complied with the judgment, the Action Alliance argued that the commission failed to fully obey the order, as Omoaje’s name was still missing from the portal. The court expressed displeasure over the partial compliance, noting that while other NEC members’ names were uploaded, the omission of the national chairman’s name violated its directive. In a fresh ruling dated October 7, 2025, and signed by O.M. Kilani on behalf of the Court Registrar, the court directed the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute Yakubu for contempt within seven days. Additionally, the court awarded a cost of ₦100,000 against the judgment creditors.  

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Presidency Awaits Court Verdict on Minister Uche Nnaji’s Alleged UNN Certificate Forgery

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Abuja, Oct. 7, 2025 — The Presidency has said it will take action only after the court delivers its verdict on the alleged certificate forgery case involving the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this while addressing inquiries about the controversy surrounding the minister’s alleged forged degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Onanuga stated that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will respect the judicial process and refrain from making any comments on the matter while it remains before the court. “This matter is already in court. We should await the verdict of the court,” Onanuga told Leadership Newspaper. The presidential aide’s remarks come amid growing pressure on Nnaji to resign pending the outcome of the case, which has generated significant public and political attention. Minister Speaks on His UNN Certificate In a recent statement, Uche Nnaji addressed the allegations, saying he had not yet collected his degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His explanation, however, has further fuelled controversy, with critics arguing that the minister’s acknowledgment implies that the certificate he presented to the Senate during his ministerial screening may have been fake or forged. The University of Nigeria has reportedly denied issuing the said degree certificate, stating, “UNN never issued a degree certificate to him.” As the case proceeds in court, the federal government maintains that it will withhold any decision or disciplinary action until a judicial determination is made.

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Lagos Court Awards Adunni Ade N20 Million Over False Romance Report

Lagos Court Awards Adunni Ade N20 Million Over False Romance Report

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Actress Adunni Ade has won a landmark privacy case, with a Lagos High Court awarding her N20 million in damages after an online publication falsely linked her to a romantic relationship with Senator Dino Melaye. The lawsuit, filed under case number LD/17781MFHR/2024, targeted a news outlet and its reporter over a story published on January 18, 2023, titled “Six Popular Nigerian Actresses Who Have Been Accused of Dating Dino Melaye.” Adunni claimed the article portrayed her in a misleading and offensive manner, constituting a “false light” invasion of privacy. In her statement, Adunni said the publication caused her significant emotional and psychological distress and violated her constitutional right to privacy under Section 37 of the Nigerian Constitution. She also cited breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, due to the unauthorized use of her name and image. The defendants argued that her photos were publicly available on Instagram and that the lawsuit was filed a year after the article was published. However, Justice Ibironke Harrison ruled in Adunni’s favor, stating that she did not need to provide her data directly to the defendants for her claim to be valid. The court ordered the respondents to remove all mentions of her name and images from the publication in addition to the N20 million damages. Legal experts hailed the decision as a significant development in Nigerian privacy law, formally recognizing “false light” as a distinct violation. Adunni Ade, a German-American and Nigerian actress and single mother of two sons, has previously threatened legal action against other blogs for false reports about her personal life, emphasizing her right to protect her reputation.  

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Lawyer Moves to Bar Former President Jonathan From 2027 Presidential Race Over Term Limit

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A lawyer has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, claiming that doing so would breach Nigeria’s constitutional two-term limit for presidents. The suit also asks the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be barred from accepting or publishing Jonathan’s name as a candidate. Jonathan is listed as the first defendant, with INEC and the Attorney General of the Federation named as the second and third defendants. The case, filed by Johnmary Chukwukasi Jideobi under file number FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025, challenges Jonathan’s eligibility under Sections 1(1), (2), (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. The plaintiff is seeking four main orders from the court: A declaration that Jonathan is constitutionally barred from contesting or holding the office of President. A declaration that INEC cannot receive or publish his nomination for the 2027 election. A perpetual injunction preventing Jonathan from submitting himself to any political party as a presidential candidate in 2027 or future elections. A perpetual injunction restraining INEC from recognizing or publicizing his candidacy. Additionally, the suit asks the court to direct the Attorney General to enforce compliance with any orders issued. In a supporting affidavit, Emmanuel Agida argued that allowing Jonathan to run in 2027 would exceed the constitutionally permitted cumulative eight-year presidential term. Agida emphasized that the petition is aimed at protecting constitutional governance and upholding the rule of law in Nigeria.

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