Court Assigns 48 Judges to Handle EFCC Corruption Cases
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has designated 48 judges across its divisions to handle cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move, announced in a…
NJC Upholds Justice Ikpambese as Chief Judge Amidst Benue Assembly’s Removal Recommendation
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has reaffirmed that Justice Maurice Ikpambese remains the Chief Judge of Benue State, despite the Benue State House of Assembly’s recommendation for his immediate removal.…
Court: Arrest Warrant Against Nigerian Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager Over Alleged Fraud, Valid
A Federal High Court in Lagos has reaffirmed that the arrest warrant issued against Ezekiel Onyedikachi, the former manager of Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, remains in force. Onyedikachi is…
Detained IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Ordered to Appear Before Recused Justice Binta Nyako
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has received an impromptu notice to appear before Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako, despite her prior recusal from the case.…
De Minimis: Meaning, Principles, and Application in Nigerian Criminal Law
Definition of De Minimis The phrase de minimis non curat lex is a Latin maxim that translates to “the law does not concern itself with trifles.” It signifies that courts…
UniAbuja: Parties Demand Transfer of UniAbuja Alumni Election Case from Judge: Rejoinder by Owobu Godday, Counsel to the Plaintiff
This is a summary of what has transpired so far in the case: On the 21st of September 2024, one of the aspirants vying for the position of Welfare filed…
Invitation for Recommendations: Judges for the National Industrial Court of Nigeria
The President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has issued a call for expressions of interest for the appointment of two judges from the origins of Anambra and Oyo…
Nnamdi Kanu Demands Case Transfer to Southeast After Justice Nyako’s Recusal
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has urged the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to transfer his trial to the Southeast if no…
Simon Lough, Senior Police Legal Officer, Investigated for Alleged Record Backdating
The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into allegations of record backdating involving senior officers, including Simon Lough, SAN, Head of the Legal Section. Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun…
Nnamdi Kanu Sues Buhari’s Former Aide Bashir Ahmad for Defamation
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Bashir Ahmad, a former Special Assistant on Digital Communication to ex-President Muhammadu…