Tag: judiciary

NJC Suspends Justices Aguma and Nwabunike

The National Judicial Council (NJC), under the leadership of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun,…

NBA’s Citizens’ Liberties Committee and FCT Judiciary Join Forces to Decongest Correctional Centres

The Committee Led Effort to Protect Inmates' Rights: Fines Paid, Compensations Waived, and Hundreds of Cases Examined to…

Court Warns DSS DG of Imprisonment for Blocking Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyers from Access

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a stern warning to the Director General of the Department…

Obasanjo, Jonathan Urge Supreme Court to Review Judgement on Party Leadership

Former Nigerian Presidents, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, have raised concerns over the current political climate…

Court Dismisses Gachagua’s Bid to Halt Impeachment Process

A three-judge High Court bench has dismissed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s bid to stop the Senate’s ongoing impeachment…

Blessing Udofa-Poromon Urges Judiciary Reforms at Akwa Ibom Legal Year

The Honourable Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, honourable judges, esteemed lawyers, and dedicated staff of the Akwa…

Homicide: Court of Appeal Upholds Alhassan Ado Doguwa’s Clearance of Homicide Charges

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the dismissal of Alhassan Ado Doguwa, a member of the…

EFCC Chairman Highlights Court Orders Hindering Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern that court cases…

Group Warns Lawyers Against Criticizing Judiciary

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy has called on two prominent Nigerian lawyers, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu and…

Ondo State Governor Swears in Six Judges

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa inaugurated six newly appointed judges to the State High Court during a ceremony…

Nnamdi Kanu Requests Justice Nyako’s Recusal Over Alleged Bias in Trial, Judge Agrees to Step Down

Background of Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Battles Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has…