Binta Nyako
Binta Nyako is a Nigerian judge serving on the Federal High Court. She has presided over significant cases, including those involving political figures and issues of national importance. Nyako is known for her judicial independence and has been involved in hearings related to the detention and trial of Nnamdi Kanu, where she has faced calls for impartiality and adherence to the rule of law.
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Justice Binta Nyako ordered the Senate to recall Akpoti-Uduaghan from suspension.
Senate Awaits Court Ruling on Akpoti-Uduaghan Recall
Nigeria· 2025-07-13
Justice Binta Nyako ordered the reinstatement of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and directed her to tender an apology to the Senate.
Senate Names Bassey New Committee ChairmanNigeria· 2025-07-11
Justice Binta Nyako ordered the reinstatement of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and directed her to tender an apology to the Senate.
Senate Reshuffle: Akpabio Removes Akpoti-UduaghanNigeria· 2025-07-11Justice Binta Nyako ordered the Senate to reinstate Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing her suspension as excessive.
Senate's Conditions for Natasha Akpoti's ReturnNigeria· 2025-07-05
Justice Binta Nyako delivered the judgment in the suit filed by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Natasha Akpoti Found Guilty of ContemptNigeria· 2025-07-04Justice Binta Nyako delivered the judgment that reinstated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the suspension as excessive.
Court Orders Senate to Reinstate NatashaNigeria· 2025-07-04Justice Binta Nyako delivered the judgment that reinstated Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the suspension as excessive.
Court Orders Senate to Reinstate NatashaNigeria· 2025-07-04Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has set June 27 to give a final judgment in the case.
Court to deliver judgment on Natasha’s suspension case June 27Nigeria· 2025-05-13
Justice Binta Nyako is presiding over the contempt case involving Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Godswill Akpabio.
Court to hear Akpabio’s contempt claims against Natasha May 13Nigeria· 2025-05-12
The presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako, on April 4, 2025, restrained all parties involved in the suit from making public comments about the ongoing case.
Akpabio seeks court order for Natasha to delete satirical apologyNigeria· 2025-05-08
Justice Binta Nyako is overseeing Kanu's current criminal case.
Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FGNigeria· 2025-04-10
Justice Binta Nyako presided over the court where Nnamdi Kanu expressed his anger.
Why my husband apologised in courtNigeria· 2025-03-22
Justice Binta Nyako recused herself from Kanu's trial and transferred the case file.
Nnamdi Kanu gets new judge on terrorism chargesNigeria· 2025-03-09
Binta Nyako is the judge who recused herself from Kanu's trial.
Chief Judge reassigns Nnamdi Kanu’s caseNigeria· 2025-03-08Justice Binta Nyako upheld the DSS’s stance regarding Nnamdi Kanu's detention, citing previous bail violations.
An eventful month for Nigeria’s intelligence and anti-graft agenciesNigeria· 2025-03-06
Justice Binta Nyako had recused herself from Kanu's case on grounds of alleged bias.
Kanu seeks CJN’s intervention over case reassignment – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-26Justice Binta Nyako indefinitely adjourned Nnamdi Kanu’s trial.
Nnamdi Kanu ready to challenge unlawful court decisionsNigeria· 2025-02-12Justice Binta Nyako is presiding over Nnamdi Kanu's trial and has faced accusations of bias from Kanu.
Court adjourns indefinitely as Kanu demands case transfer to S’EastNigeria· 2025-02-11
Justice Binta Nyako has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu.
Supreme Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial indefinitelyNigeria· 2025-02-10
Justice Binta Nyako is the judge before whom Kanu has been ordered to appear for a hearing.
Stop begging for Nnamdi Kanu's release, he’s committed no crime — CounselNigeria· 2025-02-09
