The court has extended the detention of suspects involved in the arson case at Utumishi Academy for an additional two days, following an application by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). This extension is pending plea-taking scheduled for June 26.

Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial-within-trial concerning the alleged ₦109 billion fraud involving former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Idris. The adjournment took place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as the court continues to address the case.

The Kano State High Court has adjourned the trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others, who are facing charges of misappropriation of public funds, until October 14, 2025. The charges include bribery, conspiracy, and diversion of public funds, with Ganduje and his wife, Hafsat Umar, among those accused.

A court has decided to expedite the trial of a journalist from Taraba who has been in detention for six months. During the hearing, prosecuting counsel Barr. D.G. Tukura requested that specific bank documents and account statements from three banks be presented to the court along with PIN witnesses.

Chief Magistrate Abdulqadir Ramadhan ordered the release of one suspect in the Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire case, stating that she was not culpable for the arson that resulted in the deaths of 16 learners. The suspect is to be released to her parents, while eight other suspects will remain in custody for an additional two days, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

In the trial concerning the alleged N109 billion fraud involving former accountant-general Ahmed Idris, a witness testified that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) coerced her into signing a statement. The defense team for Idris concluded their case, and the judge has scheduled the adoption of final written addresses for 13 October regarding the disputed statements.