No One Is Above the Law, Fagbemi Tells Nigerian Lawyers
Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called on Nigerian lawyers to defend justice and ensure equality before the law during the commissioning of a new NBA Bar and Library Centre in…
Corruption Turning Nigerian Courts Into Market Stalls — Justice Augie
Retired Supreme Court Justice Amina Augie has sounded the alarm over corruption in Nigeria's courts, warning that unethical practices and political interference are damaging public confidence in justice delivery.
Court Fixes December 8 for El-Rufai’s CCTV Contract Trial
New prosecution and defence lawyers have obtained time to prepare as the court fixes December 8 for the substantive hearing.
Court Acquits Malabu Oil, Aliyu Abubakar in OPL 245 Case
Justice Inyang Ekwo has acquitted eight defendants in the OPL 245 prosecution, citing insufficient proof and shortcomings in the investigation.
FCT Judicial Shortlist: Bar’s Comment Deadline Is Today
Twenty candidates are under consideration for ten FCT High Court positions, with NBA Bwari expected to submit suitability comments today.
Digital Evidence: CJN Calls for Stronger Court Capacity
The CJN has called for stronger judicial capacity as technology changes how evidence is collected, preserved and presented in financial-crime cases.
Breaking: ECOWAS Court Elects Brumskine President, Aihou Vice-President
Justice Charlyne M. Brumskine of Liberia has been elected President of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, while Justice Désiré Henri Aihou of Benin emerged Vice-President. According to the Court’s…
Court of Appeal Targets November Digital Rollout
The Court of Appeal is working towards going live on the Nigerian Case Management System in November, according to Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The anticipated rollout would…
Court Fixes October 16 to Hear ₦2.5bn Forfeiture Challenge Against EFCC
A fresh asset-forfeiture dispute is heading back to the Federal High Court, where a party challenging an interim order involving about ₦2.5 billion is asking the court to set it…
Supreme Court Expands Trademark Protection Beyond Words and Logos
The Supreme Court has handed brand owners an important new clarification: a colour, when used together with other distinctive features of a registered mark, may attract trademark protection. The ruling…