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March 9, 2026

Appeal Court upholds conviction of ex-army general, orders refund of over N4 billion

The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and sentence of Umar Mohammed, the former boss of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, for stealing and misappropriating funds.

Umar Mohammed
December 4, 2025

Appeal Court declares VIO illegal in Nigeria, awards N1 million to Abuja motorist

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the ban on Vehicle Inspection Office and awarded Abubakar Marshal N1 million cost.

VIO used to illustrate the story
October 19, 2025

Sowore insists #FreeNnamdiKanu protest will hold in Abuja despite court order

Mr Sowore also dismissed the police injunction restraining the protest, claiming it had expired and was no longer valid.

Omoyele Sowore
October 19, 2025

#FreeNnamdiKanu: Police warn against protest around Aso Rock, environs

The police have warned intending protesters, agitating for the release of IPOB headpin Mazi Nnamdi Kalu, against any form of protest around the Aso Rock and its environs.

Kanu and riot-ready cops
November 23, 2023

Appeal Court reverses sack of Abdullahi Sule as Nasarawa governor

The appellate court held that the tribunal headed by Ezekiel Ajayi acted in grave error in using witness statements on oath.

Governor Abdullahi Sule
May 5, 2023

Appeal Court upholds Maina’s conviction over N2.1 billion pension fraud

“There was no denial of fair hearing as opportunity was given to the appellant to defend himself by the lower court.

Abdulrasheed Maina
January 13, 2023

Appeal Court affirms Shehu Umar APC senatorial candidate for Bauchi South 

The Appeal Court held that the trial court erred when it nullified Mr Shehu Umar’s victory at the party’s primary of May 29, 2022.

APC LOGO
November 30, 2022

Conviction: Appellate Court fixes February 8 to hear Maina’s appeal

Mr Maina is charged alongside his firm, Common Input Property and Investment Ltd, on 12 counts of money laundering.

Abdulrasheed Maina
November 28, 2022

Yobe North: Appeal Court affirms Machina as APC senatorial candidate

The appellate court dismissed Senate President Ahmed Lawan’s appeal as lacking in merit.

Bashir Machina
November 24, 2022

Pension Fraud: Appeal Court reduces Abdulrasheed Maina son’s prison term

The appellate court reduced his term of imprisonment from 14 to seven on the grounds that he was a first time offender.