Tag: judiciary
NBA President’s Court Presence Sparks CSO Commendation
Fifteen Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe,…
Nigeria Selected for Women in Leadership in Law (WILIL) Project
The International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), in partnership with Co-Impact, has chosen Nigeria as one of five…
Appeal Court Stays Execution of Judgment Restricting EFCC Investigation of Leno Adesanya
EFCC: The Court of Appeal in Abuja has stayed the execution of a Federal High Court judgement that…
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…