…offences and cybercrime. The prosecution told the court, presided over by Justice Muhammed Umar, that Ezeakolam’s alleged actions contravened Sections 13, 25 and 26 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. After the charges were read, the defendant pleaded “not guilty” to all four counts. Following his…

…or conventions would be eligible to vote. While the court, in the judgment delivered by Justice Muhammed Umar, noted that the question on the legality of section 77(5) of the Electoral Act 2026 had since been taken care of by the Court of Appeal, it declined to invalidate section 138 of the Act as it was prayed to do b…

…Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2408/2025, held that although Attah did not deny defecting from the PDP to the APC, the court could not assume the constitutional powers vested in the Speaker and the Benue State…