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The Federal High Court sitting at Lokoja on Thursday, 20th March, 20251 granted an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving petition for the purpose of …
Kogi central: Court restrains INEC from receiving petition for recall of Natasha Read More
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Monday held a peaceful march in Abuja with a call on the authorities to wade into the alleged politicization of the judiciary in …
Benue judicial crisis: Coalition protest in Abuja, demands Tinubu, CJN interventions Read More
Ann Bello, daughter of the former President of the Abuja Customary Court of Appeal, late Justice Moses Bello, Wednesday issued a 14-day ultimatum to the executors of her father’s will …
Will: Late Justice Bello’s daughter gives executors 14-day ultimatum for DNA tests Read More
Pummeling judicial officers has become his pastime. Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu may present himself as an ethicist but in truth, he is not. He appears hell-bent on denigrating the temple …
Upbraiding the judiciary: What does Odinkalu want? Read MoreThe Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba, has reiterated government and the ministry’s readiness to motivate workers and reward excellence in …
Government will continue to motivate, reward excellence in service – Jedy Agba Read More
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed concerns over the growing negative perception of the judiciary, restating needs for all stakeholders to work towards changing the narrative. The …
Growing negative perception not good for judiciary – CJN Read More
Amazon has listed ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’, a book by Nigerian author Dele Farotimi, as a bestseller, following the author’s arrest after a petition filed by Afe Babalola, …
Dele Farotimi gets richer as book enters Amazon bestseller list amidst arrest Read More
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), has commended the Supreme Court over a judgment affirming the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anti-corruption …
EFCC vs governors: Resource Centre commends Supreme Court over judgment Read More
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 36 high court judges for appointment in the country. Chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the decision was taken at …
Justice delivery: NJC makes recommendation, lists 36 for appointment in Oyo, Sokoto, other states Read More
Expectations are high as the judicial inquiry into the cause of death of Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year-old reporter with Gboah TV who died during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, …
Pelumi Onifade: Expectations high as judicial inquiry opens Read More
Nigeria’s judiciary has, once again, come under scathing criticism following the incongruous and absurd judgements by courts. The latest salvo came from former President Goodluck Jonathan, who berated the judiciary …
Jonathan’s call for judicial reform Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Monday September 30, 2024 swore in Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo, commonly known as Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Kekere-Ekun was sworn …
Breaking: Tinubu swears-in Justice Kekere-Ekun as 23rd substantive CJN Read More
A member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, Daniel Asama, has described the judgement of the Appeal Court affirming his victory at polls as a commitment to justice …
Plateau lawmaker hails Appeal Court judgement, says people’s will prevailed Read More
Conference of Patrotic Nigerians (COPAN) cordinator, Barr. Odieli Uchenna, has urged Nigerians to give Barr. Seyi Tinubu a fair chance to prove himself and avoid making assumptions based on his …
Give Seyi Tinubu chance to prove himself, COPAN cordinator begs Nigerians Read More
A group under the auspices of African Human Rights Centre has expressed worry over the alleged leaked ruling to legally affirm the sacked members of the Rivers State House of …
Alleged leaked ruling to affirm pro-Wike sacked lawmakers, impeach Fubara worrisome – Centre Read More
A pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kano state, under the aegis of APC Youth Business Community in Kano (APC-YBCK) Friday took a protest to the United Nations House at the …
Group drags Kano governor to UN, demands sanctions over “harassment of Justices” Read More
The judiciary stands as a beacon of justice, entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the rule of law and ensuring fairness in our democracy. However, there exists a significant gap …
A call on the judiciary Read More
Since the Election Petitions Tribunals and the Courts of Appeal across the country began to pass their verdicts on the various petitions, a cacophony of voices have continued to dominate …
Understanding Plateau election verdict and the role of Judiciary in electoral process, by Fidelis M. Tanko Read More
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, (JUSUN), Osun State Chapter has embarked on an indefinite industrial action with immediate effect. The strike was declared on Wednesday by the chairman of …
Judiciary workers declare strike in Osun Read More
President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune Monday declared that the 6th African Court dialogue holding in Algiers, the capital city of Algeria will widen prospects and …
African Court dialogue will widen prospects, promote legal systems – Algerian President Read More
It is believed that good governance stems from equity and fairness in the administration of justice and a robust relationship among the three arms of government. AIDELOJE OJO reports. Legal …
An x-ray of judiciary/executive harmony in Niger state Read More
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi has said that digitalization of all processes of administration of justice in the State will be eventually achieved through the …
Judiciary digitisation progressing gradually – Kogi CJ Read More
The Ebonyi state judiciary, Friday, said it generated over N35 million in the 2022/2023 legal year. Chief Judge of the state, Justice Elvis Ngene, disclosed this during the special court …
Ebonyi judiciary rakes in over N35m in one year, 1, 295 cases pending Read More
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commended the judiciary on its better understanding of the deposit insurance practice towards promoting stability of the nation’s financial system. NDIC Managing Director/Chief …
NDIC lauds judiciary on deposit insurance practice Read More
The judiciary, often touted as the last resort of the common man, has always been an arm of government with a chequered history. Parties to issues brought before the lord …
Gov Dauda’s triumph: Saluting the judiciary Read More