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28/01/2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, yesterday - January 27, 2026, struck out an ex parte motion filed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as incompetent and unsustainable.

Recall that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu through his legal team, filed an ex parte application seeking an order compelling FG and/or the Nigerian Correctional Service to transfer him from Sokoto to a custodial facility within the Court's Jurisdiction, amongst others. The motion was initially heard last month, where the judge declined to grant it ex parte, ruling that the respondents must be put on notice for fairness. The case was adjourned to January 27, 2026, for further proceedings after service.

At the hearing yesterday, the lawyer from the Legal Aid Council, Demdoo Asan, applied to withdraw from the case on ground that the motion is incompetent and possibly irreconcilable differences with the applicant. Justice Omotosho granted the withdrawal, and then struck out the ex parte motion, describing it as incompetent and unsustainable. He noted that, in the interest of justice, he had previously ordered service on the parties, but this had not been done or proven to the court. He also commended the counsel for upholding the dignity of the court in withdrawing.

This means that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will have to remain in the Sokoto Correctional Centre.

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19/01/2026

Issue on count one that bothers on territorial jurisdictions..

Reference should be made on the charging section 13 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 which mentioned “Outside Nigeria” and then Section 12 of the Criminal Code.

"The fact a word or phrase not commonly used is found on a charge doesn’t mean the prosecution is/are wrong."

THE REPORT:

Nigerian Govt Through ICPC, Charges Senior Advocate Mike Ozekhome With Fraud, Forgery Over Disputed London Property Linked to Late Former Minister and Military Officer, General Jeremiah Timbut Useni.
..The charges follow a dramatic ruling in September 2025 by the UK First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), which held that the London property actually belonged to the estate of the late General Jeremiah Useni, despite being registered under the name Tali Shani. The tribunal dismissed claims by Ozekhome and individuals presenting themselves as Tali Shani, describing them as impostors with fabricated identities.

The UK court found extensive evidence of forged documents, false witness statements, and fictitious identities used during the proceedings. It concluded that General Useni had purchased the property in 1993 but concealed ownership by registering it under a false name.

Following the UK judgment, Nigeria’s Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), publicly expressed concern over rising allegations of professional misconduct involving senior lawyers. He specifically referenced the Useni–Ozekhome property dispute and announced plans to investigate and refer culpable legal practitioners to appropriate disciplinary and prosecutorial authorities.

The current charges mark a significant escalation, placing one of Nigeria’s most prominent legal figures at the centre of a high-profile criminal trial with potential implications for the legal profession and anti-corruption efforts in the country.

11/06/2025

WHETHER PROPERTY OF HUSBAND AND WIFE SHALL BE SHARED EQUALLY UPON DIVORCE UNDER NIGERIAN LAW.

SEE AGUOLU v. AGUOLU

Citation: (2025) LPELR-80269(CA) Court: Court of Appeal

Issue: Matrimonial Causes – Settlement of Property

Legal Question: Is a party in matrimonial proceedings automatically entitled to an equal share of matrimonial property solely by virtue of marriage, without proving contribution?

Summary:
In this appeal, the Appellant sought not only the dissolution of her marriage but also a 50-50 division of the properties acquired during the subsistence of the union, which she classified as matrimonial property. While the Court acknowledged the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and affirmed the dissolution under Section 15 of the Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA), it held a different view on the claim for property settlement.
The Court emphasized that the settlement of property is governed by Section 72 of the MCA, which requires any party seeking such relief to establish:
That the property qualifies as matrimonial property;
The nature and extent of their contribution (whether financial or otherwise) to the acquisition or maintenance of said property; and
That it would be just, fair, and equitable for the Court to make an order for settlement in their favour.
The Court found that although the properties in question were acquired during the marriage, the Appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence of her contribution to their acquisition. The mere existence of a marriage—even one that endured before a separation of over 22 years—does not entitle a party to an equal share of assets.
Referencing authorities such as AKINBUWA v. AKINBUWA (1998) 7 NWLR (Pt. 559) 661 and KAFI v. KAFI (1986) 3 NWLR (Pt. 27) 175, the Court restated that contributions need not be monetary; however, they must be clearly demonstrated. Citing Fribance v. Fribance (1957) 1 All ER 357 and Ulrich v. Ulrich (1968) 1 All ER 67, the Court reaffirmed that entitlement arises from mutual contribution and joint benefit, not simply marital status.
Although the trial Court had exercised its discretion to award some relief to the Appellant, she appealed, insisting on an equal (50/50) division. The appellate Court found no basis to overturn the trial Court's decision, concluding that the Appellant failed to establish why such a division would be equitable in the circumstances.

Held: An equal share in matrimonial property cannot be granted solely on the basis of marriage without credible evidence of contribution. The appeal lacked merit and was accordingly dismissed.

Per DANLAMI ZAMA SENCHI, JCA (Pp 24 – 29, Paras E – C)
"The Appellant cannot merely assert a right to half of the matrimonial properties without demonstrating the material basis upon which such a claim could be considered fair and equitable by the Court."

14/10/2022

ON NNAMDI KANU'S TRIAL. [TRIAL CONTINUES...]

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has received the news of the decision of the Court of Appeal concerning the trial of Nnamdi Kanu. For the avoidance of doubt and by the verdict of the Court, Kanu was only discharged and not acquitted.

Consequently, the appropriate legal options before the authorities will be exploited and communicated accordingly to the public.

The decision handed down by the court of appeal was on a single issue that borders on rendition.

Let it be made clear to the general public that other issues that predates rendition on the basis of which Kanu jumped bail remain valid issues for judicial determination.

The Federal Government will consider all available options open to us on the judgment on rendition while pursuing determination of pre-rendition issues.

Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu
(Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice).
13th October, 2022

13/10/2022

Just in: Abuja Appeal Court discharges all charges against Nnamdi Kanu.

Justice Jummai Hanatu who lead the three man panel said the 15 count charge against Nnamdi Kanu didn't disclose the place, date and time and nature of the alleged offences they charged him with before they forcefully brought him back to Nigeria.

The court said the whole process is clear violation of international laws.

13/09/2022

SUMMARY OF TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS ACCORDING TO IPOB’s Lead Counsel:

Recall that the appeal was earlier adjourned to 11th October, 2022, however, on the 23rd day of June, 2022, we filed an application for abdridgement of time within which to hear the appeal. Pursuant to the said application, the Court of Appeal graciously brought forward the earlier scheduled date to today being the 13th day of September, 2022, even without hearing the application. Consequently, when the matter came up today, the said application for abdridgement of time which had been overtaken by events, was struck out.

The appeal was fully heard on the merit today. The erudite Iroko of law- Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, the Lead Counsel to Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, did justice to the appeal. He addressed the Court of Appeal on all pertinent issues raised for the Court's determination.

It is interesting to note that the Federal Government admitted before the court, of expending huge resources to criminally abduct and extraordinarily rendition Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria. The Federal Government further admitted viva voce, that they have amended the charges seven times, which is a clear indication and admission that they do not have any case whatsoever against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. They are only interested in keeping him in custody indefinitely, but the Court of Appeal is their final bus stop.

The Court of Appeal reserved judgment in the case, however, the Court promised that judgment will be delivered most expeditiously and in the shortest possible time, which date would be communicated to us.

We are confident that justice will be done in the case, as Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has not committed any offence known to law. Furthermore, in view of his extraordinary rendition in flagrant disregard to all International laws and treaties on extradition, including Section 15 of Nigeria's Extradition Act, Cap E25 LFN 2004, the lower court does not have the requisite jurisdiction to try him of the alleged offences, which grave infraction formed part of integral issues argued in court of Appeal today.

Thank you all UMUCHINEKE, for your support, prayers and solidarity .

We move.
Signed;
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq, (KSC)
IPOB’s Lead Counsel
13th, September 2022.

08/09/2022

Nnamdi Kanu's appeal hearing has been brought forward to September 13, 2022 by court.

Court has brought forward hearing of the appeal challenging the remaining seven-count filed against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, earlier scheduled for hearing on October 11, 2022, to September 13, 2022.

The Appeal No: CA/ABJ/CR/ 625/2022; between Nnamdi Kanu vs Federal Republic of Nigeria is challenging the seven-count upheld against the IPOB leader by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja on May 18, 2022, after reviewing of 15 counts.

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