By Huldah Shado

The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the Lagos State Police Command and its Commissioner from arresting, harassing, or intimidating Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and human rights activist.

Justice Musa Kakaki granted the interim order on Wednesday following a suit by Sowore seeking protection of his fundamental rights.

The court ruled that the police must not arrest, detain, or declare him wanted pending the hearing of the substantive case.

Sowore told the court he was declared wanted without any formal invitation or warrant, arguing that the police action violated his rights to liberty and freedom of movement.

He alleged the move was aimed at silencing his activism.

The Lagos Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, had on Monday declared Sowore wanted for allegedly inciting unrest during a visit to Oworonshoki over recent demolitions.

Reacting, Sowore hailed the ruling as a victory for the rule of law and judicial independence.

The case was adjourned for further hearing.

By Omoniyi David

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has given detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu one last chance to open his defence in the ongoing terrorism trial filed by the Federal Government.

Justice James Omotosho issued the warning on Wednesday, saying Kanu would be deemed to have closed his case if he failed to utilise the opportunity. The judge adjourned the matter to November 7.

Prosecuting counsel Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), had urged the court to foreclose Kanu’s defence, noting that he had already used five of six allotted days without presenting his case.

Kanu, representing himself, maintained that there was “no valid charge” against him and therefore declined to open any defence.

Justice Omotosho also cautioned Kanu’s former lawyers, now acting as his consultants, against making public or online comments about the case.

By Huldah Shado

A multi-million naira legal battle is ongoing between H-Medix, Max Health, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), over alleged monopoly and the legality of H-Medix’s multiple outlets in Abuja.

The case, filed by Max Health at the Federal High Court, Abuja, is slated for hearing on January 12, 2026. Max Health is seeking to restrain the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), from approving more outlets for H-Medix, alleging unfair advantage and violation of anti-monopoly rules.

H-Medix, through its counsel Fredrick Itula (SAN), denied wrongdoing, insisting its operations comply with all regulatory requirements and contribute significantly to employment and the economy.

The FCCPC, meanwhile, confirmed it had launched a preliminary investigation into the complaint but maintained it lacks powers to stop legitimate business expansion unless it breaches the Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA).

The outcome of the case is expected to set a key precedent for regulating large pharmacy and retail chains in Nigeria.