Kogi State High Court
Kogi CJ begins screening of judicial workers
A three man special committee to handle and determine the nominal roll and actual monthly wage bill of the Kogi State High Court and the Judicial Service Commission has been inaugurated .
Kogi high court to hear only urgent, criminal cases
Sequel to the directive of the Kogi State Government ordering civil servants on grades level one (1) to thirteen (13) to work from home and the ban on gatherings of up to thirty (30) people, the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Nasiru Ajanah, CON, has directed that only urgent and criminal matters be entertained by all the divisions of the High Court of Justice in the state.
Crisis rocks Kogi PDP as former governor’s family alleges threat to life
Following the Kogi State High Court verdict that Kogi State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) do not have a candidate in the last Kogi Governorship election, one of the governorship aspirant, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, has accused a former soldier and member of the party, Captain Joe Agada, of threatening his family.
Court declares Kogi PDP had no candidate in 2019 governorship election
The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had no candidate in the November 16, 2019 governorship election in the state.
Kogi PDP guber primary: Court dismisses application for joinder
Justice Richard Olorunfemi of the Kogi State High Court 4 Thursday dismissed the motion for joinder in the case of the rightful owner of the Kogi People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship ticket between main challenger Abubakar Ibrahim and candidate Musa Wada.
Kogi Court: Governor Bello, assemblyman have no power to remove chief judge
The Kogi State High Court, sitting in Koton-Karfe, has ruled that the executive and state legislature, jointly or unilaterally, cannot remove the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Nasir Ajanah, without recourse to the National Judicial Council (NJC).
Kogi judiciary prays court to nullify assembly resolution on removal of CJ
Kogi Judiciary on Monday approached the State High Court sitting in Koton-Karfe seeking nullification of the April 2, resolution of Kogi House of Assembly recommending the removal of the Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah.
Kogi Assembly sacks state chief judge
The Kogi State House of Assembly has recommended the removal of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Nasiru Ajanah, for alleged gross misconduct.
Court stops Kogi government from unseating traditional ruler
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja, on Wednesday, granted an Order of Interim Injunction restraining the State Government from terminating the appointment of Chief James Akor as Aidokanya of Odari in Olamaboro Local Government.
Court adjourns Senator Melaye’s case indefinitely
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday adjourned the trial of Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, indefinitely, on the basis of his medical condition.
Court drops criminal charges against defendants in Senator Melaye’s assassination attempt case
A Kogi State High Court on Tuesday struck out the assassination case involving the chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria, Taofiq Isa, and four others for want of diligent prosecution.
Court to rule on Senator Melaye’s bail application next Wednesday
A High Court sitting in Lokoja has adjourned to next week Wednesday to deliver ruling on the bail application for embattled Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye.
Court fixes date for Senator Melaye’s bail application
The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja, on Monday (today) adjourned hearing of the bail application of Senator Dino Melaye for Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Court adjourns hearing on Senator Melaye’s bail application
The Chief Justice of Kogi State High Court has adjourned hearing on the bail application of Sen. Dino Melaye.
Kogi chief judge orders remand of Senator Melaye in hospital
A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja on Friday varied a Senior Magistrates’ Court’s order and remanded Senator Dino Melaye at the National Hospital, Abuja under the custody and supervision of the police.
Court orders Police to move Senator Melaye back to Abuja
A Kogi State High Court, Lokoja, has given an interim order that Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, be moved to the National Hospital Abuja, for further treatment.
Court sentences leader of land grab gang to death by hanging
The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja on Friday sentenced the leader of a six-man land grabbing gang, Mohammed Sani Audu to death by hanging.
BUA lies on claims to Mines ownership – Dangote
The management of Dangote Industries Limited has again vehemently rejected the many assertions of BUA Group, on its dubious claim to being the rightful owner of Mining Lease No 2541.
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