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FCT High Court Grants Interim Bail To Former AGF Abubakar Malami

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The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has granted interim bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in a case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ruling was issued on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, by Justice Bello Kawu during proceedings for Motion No. M/17220/2025. Malami’s bail was approved on the same terms previously set by the EFCC, which include surrendering his international passport and providing bail bonds through two sureties. The sureties are the Director-General of the Nigerian Legal Aid Council and a serving member of the House of Representatives representing the Augie/Argungu Federal Constituency. Justice Kawu also reinstated the bail conditions previously fulfilled on November 28, 2025, requiring the same sureties and the passport surrender. The court granted the interim bail citing exceptional hardship and stated that it will remain in effect pending the hearing and determination of the substantive motion on notice. The case has been adjourned to January 5, 2026, for the substantive motion hearing.

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Court Summons Mr Real Over Alleged Criminal Defamation of D’banj

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An Abuja chief magistrate court has summoned rapper Okafor Victor, widely known as Mr Real, over allegations of criminal defamation filed by singer D’banj. In a summons dated December 18, 2025, Chief Magistrate Farida Ibrahim directed Mr Real to appear personally before the court on January 19, 2026, to respond to the complaint. The case arose from statements made by Mr Real in November, in which he alleged that D’banj, whose real name is Oladapo Oyebanjo, failed to fulfil a N20 million ambassadorial deal. D’banj’s legal counsel, Pelumi Olajengbesi, petitioned the court to issue a criminal summons against the rapper. He also requested an order restraining Mr Real and anyone acting on his behalf from making or circulating further statements considered defamatory while the case is ongoing. “An order of interim injunction restraining the defendant, either by himself, his servants, privies, cohorts, representatives or any person deriving authority from the Defendant from further making, publishing, disseminating, broadcasting, or in any way circulating any defamatory videos, comments, statements, words or publications with respect to the Complainant/Applicant pending the determination of the Direct Criminal Complaint.” Following the petition, the magistrate ordered Mr Real to appear in court on January 19 to answer the allegations and granted an interim injunction barring him from making further statements about D’banj until the matter is resolved.

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Edo Court Grants Bail to Activist Harrison Gwamnishu

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A High Court in Edo State has granted bail to activist Harrison Gwamnishu, allowing him to regain his freedom pending further proceedings. Gwamnishu had been held in police custody over allegations that he misappropriated part of the crowdfunded ransom for a young couple abducted in Aviele community near Auchi on November 22, 2025. Announcing the development, Ossai Success Ovie, an aide to the Delta State Governor, wrote on Facebook: “Harrison Gwamnishu has been granted bail at the High Court of Justice in Edo State. Very Dark Man and others are now disappointed. Their plans failed woefully. I am disappointed in them all. Glory be to Jesus.” The bail ruling marks a significant turn in the case, ending Gwamnishu’s detention while the matter continues in court.

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Supreme Court Restores Death Sentence For Maryam Sanda After Overriding Tinubu’s Pardon

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The Supreme Court has voided the presidential pardon earlier granted to Abuja housewife Maryam Sanda, restoring the death sentence she received in 2020 for k!lling her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. President Bola Tinubu had previously commuted her sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment on compassionate grounds. But in a split 4–1 ruling delivered on Friday, the Supreme Court reinstated the original death verdict, agreeing with the Court of Appeal and the FCT High Court, which both upheld the conviction. The court dismissed Sanda’s appeal in its entirety, ruling that all issues she raised lacked merit. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Moore Adumein held that prosecutors had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, and faulted the Executive for attempting to grant a pardon while the matter was still under appeal.

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EFCC Arraigns Chris Ngige Over Alleged Contract Fraud, Ex-Minister Pleads Not Guilty

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Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige was arraigned on Friday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged contract fraud. Ngige, who also served as governor of Anambra State, faced an eight-count charge before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The EFCC’s charge, dated October 31, claims that Ngige used his positions in government to grant undue advantages by awarding multiple contracts to associates and companies linked to him. Ngige was governor of Anambra State from 2003 to 2006 and held the position of Minister of Labour and Productivity from 2015 to 2023. On December 11, his media aide, Fred Chukwuelobe, confirmed that Ngige remained in EFCC custody, dispelling rumours that the ex-governor had been kidnapped.

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Plateau Court Sentences Policeman To Death For 2020 Killing Of University Student Rinji Bala

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Plateau State Chief Justice David Mann has sentenced Sgt. Ruya Auta to death for the 2020 killing of University of Jos student Rinji Bala, bringing a long-awaited legal case to a close. The judgment, delivered Tuesday at Plateau State High Court 1 in Jos, imposed a sentence of hanging or lethal injection on Auta, who was found guilty of culpable homicide. The ruling followed a thorough review of evidence, witness testimonies, and the circumstances surrounding Bala’s death. The court emphasized that the sentence is meant to uphold the rule of law and reinforce accountability, particularly in cases involving unlawful use of firearms by security personnel. Observers in Plateau State have hailed the verdict as a critical step toward restoring public trust in the justice system. According to reports, Rinji Bala, a 300-level student, was shot dead on May 12, 2020, after being taken into custody with two friends near the Hwolshe area of Jos during the COVID-19 lockdown. Despite no incriminating evidence being found, Bala and his friends were beaten and released. As they ran, Bala was shot in the back, leading to his immediate death. Dr. Garba Pwul (SAN), prosecuting counsel, said justice had been served. “The judgment was actually expected as the convict didn’t deny the offence, he said it was accidental discharge. The prosecution showed the convict had intent to shoot the victim, who was shot in the back on his waist,” he stated. Pwul added that Auta has the constitutional right to appeal, but no notice had been received. Reacting to the verdict, Bala’s father, Peter Bala, said while no one celebrates another’s death, “the law is the law.” He expressed hope that the ruling would deter negligent actions by security personnel in the future. The judgment underscores the importance of upholding citizens’ rights and sending a clear message against unlawful acts by law enforcement officers.

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Anti-Tinubu Post: Sowore Granted Bail On Self-Recognition, Warned Against Mocking Tinubu

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Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition. The judge cautioned Sowore against making any statements that could incite the public against President Bola Tinubu. Sowore was arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge related to alleged cybercrime. The charges accuse the Sahara Reporters publisher of making derogatory remarks about President Tinubu on his social media platforms. The convener of the #RevolutionNow movement pleaded not guilty to all counts after they were read to him. Earlier in the proceedings, Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, filed a motion challenging the competence of the case and contending that the court lacked jurisdiction. The prosecution opposed the motion, noting that they had just been served with the processes and required time to respond. Justice Umar held that the jurisdictional objection was not ready for hearing since the prosecution had only received the processes that morning. He directed that the charges be read to the defendant and allowed the prosecution time to file a counter-affidavit. Ruling on the bail application, Justice Umar granted Sowore bail on self-recognition and adjourned the trial to January 19, 2026.

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Peter Okoye Rejects Report Claiming EFCC Lacks Evidence In Alleged $800,000 P-Square Fund Withdrawal Case

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Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has debunked claims that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) lacks evidence to support his petition accusing his brothers, Jude and Paul Okoye, of illegally withdrawing $800,000 from their company account. Peter had petitioned the EFCC in 2024, alleging that Jude diverted company funds, ran 47 undisclosed bank accounts, and altered the shareholding structure of their jointly owned company, Northside Entertainment Ltd. A report by Punch last Friday claimed that during a resumed cross-examination at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, EFCC counsel Mohammed Bashir told Justice Rahman Oshodi that the commission could not present evidence of the alleged withdrawal. According to the report, Bashir stated: We do not have it. It is his evidence. Let him prove it. I can’t give what I don’t have. The EFCC was also quoted as saying it had no records of the accounts mentioned. Reacting on social media, Peter dismissed the story as jokes and propaganda, stressing that no such statement was made by the EFCC investigator in any court session.

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