Monday, November 11, 2024

Justice Nicholas Oweibo

February 16, 2024

SFU re-arraigns woman over N19.9 million advance fee fraud

Mr Bickersteth was first arraigned in January 2018, and the trial has since begun with the prosecution leading two witnesses.

Ikeja High Court
October 30, 2023

Court adjourns Naira Marley’s cybercrime trial

Justice Nicholas Oweibo adjourned the case following the defendant’s absence from court.

Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley
October 6, 2023

Internet Fraud: Court issues production warrant against Naira Marley

Naira Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and credit card fraud.

August 17, 2023

Court strikes out illegal arms charges against CBN boss Emefiele

The court struck out illegal arms charges against suspended CBN governor Godwin Emefiele.

Godwin Emefiele
August 15, 2023

FG withdraws gun case against Emefiele, files 20 new charges to circumvent valid court order to release ex-CBN chief

The government’s move appeared calculated at not complying with a federal court order that already released Godwin Emefiele from custody based on illegal gun possession charges.

Godwin Emefiele
August 10, 2023

Custody: Court fixes Aug. 15 to hear FG, Emefiele’s applications

After listening to the arguments, Mr Oweibo held that both applications would be taken on the same day.

Godwin Emefiele
July 25, 2023

SSS, prison officials clash over custody of suspended CBN boss Godwin Emefiele

He had pleaded not guilty to the charge and was granted bail in the sum of N20 million with one surety in like sum.

Godwin Emefiele
July 25, 2023

Emefiele could tamper with evidence, is flight risk; refused surrendering passport, SSS tells court

SSS opposed Mr Emefiele’s bail application as he is a flight risk, telling the court that the CBN governor refused to surrender his passport.

SAD-LOOKING EMEFIELE; Single-barrel shotgun and possessing 123 rounds of live ammunition; SSS DG
May 15, 2023

EFCC seeks to upturn ruling on N400 million, 14 properties linked to Yahaya Bello

Justice Nicholas Oweibo had, on April 26, 2023, struck out a suit by the EFCC seeking the final forfeiture of the properties traced to Mr Bello.

Yahaya Bello
April 26, 2023

Court strikes out EFCC’s suit seeking forfeiture of properties linked to Yahaya Bello

He further stated that by section 308 of the constitution, the EFCC is prevented from instituting any civil or criminal suit against him.

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello