Tag: Nigerian Judiciary
FHC Denies Report of New Judge’s Withdrawal from Nnamdi Kanu’s Case
The Federal High Court (FHC) has firmly denied widespread online reports alleging that the newly assigned judge to…
Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Evans Re-Arraigned For Murder Of Two Policemen
Notorious kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, was re-arraigned on Thursday before an Ikeja High Court for…
Court Orders Forfeiture of $378,000, Maybach in Money Laundering Case
The recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja underscores Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and…
Dele Farotimi to Petition LPDC over his arrest
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has announced his intention to petition the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee…
Court Authorizes DIA to Detain Miyetti Allah Leader and Six Others for 60 Days
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) authorization to detain Alhaji Bello…
Heavy Police Presence at Magodo Estate Amid Protests for Dele Farotimi’s Release
The unfolding events at Magodo Estate in Lagos State have captured national attention, as the Nigerian Police Force…
Renowned Lawyer Afe Babalola Accuses Activist Dele Farotimi of Defamation Over Book on Nigeria’s Judiciary
Aare Afe Babalola, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and founder of Afe Babalola University, has leveled allegations of…
Emefiele: Witness Reveals Discrepancies in Naira Redesign
The trial of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, resumed on Thursday at the…
Court Acquits Former CJN Justice Walter Onnoghen
In a major legal resolution, the federal government has reached an out-of-court settlement with former Chief Justice of…
NJC Prepares to Address Judicial Misconduct Allegations
The National Judicial Council (NJC), led by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is set to convene…
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…
Appeal Court Allows FG and Onnoghen to Resolve Unlawful Dismissal Dispute Through Out-of-Court Settlement
On Thursday, a three-member panel of justices of the Court of Appeal in Abuja permitted the federal government…