The Africa Centre for Democracy and Leadership cautions Rivers Chief Judge Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi to resist political pressure in the impeachment of Governor Fubara. Read more to protect judicial integrity.
Ondo Police warn that the indefinite strike by judicial workers is crippling prosecutions and posing a major security risk as suspects are released. Read the full story on the crisis.
The EFCC presents fresh bank records in the N110.4bn fraud trial of ex-Governor Yahaya Bello. Meanwhile, Pastor Tunde Bakare calls for judicial reforms and a rector advocates the death penalty for corruption. Read the latest.
The National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Joseph Oyewole for the Supreme Court and approved 35 candidates for judgeships across Nigeria. Discover the full list and details of the rigorous selection process.
The National Judicial Council recommends Justice Joseph Oyewole for the Supreme Court and 35 others for various benches. It also cleared some judges and reversed a suspension. Read the full details.
Ondo State government establishes a committee to resolve the indefinite strike by magistrates and JUSUN, triggered by demands for financial autonomy and better welfare. #Ondo #Judiciary
The Federal Government and ASUU have signed a historic agreement ending a 16-year dispute. Key points include a 40% salary increase, a National Research Council, and strengthened university autonomy.
The National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Joseph Oyewole for the Supreme Court and approved 35 others for judicial roles. Read the full details of the NJC's 110th meeting decisions.
FG and ASUU finalise 8 new agreements, including a 40% salary increase for lecturers, enhanced autonomy, and protection from victimisation. Details inside.
ASUU and the Federal Government sign a landmark 2025 agreement, ending a 16-year struggle. The deal focuses on funding, autonomy, and reversing brain drain in Nigerian universities.
ASUU warns that deep structural issues in Nigerian universities remain despite a new agreement. President Piwuna highlights threats to autonomy, funding, and standards. Read the full analysis.
Ondo State's justice system grinds to a halt as judicial workers' indefinite strike continues. Governor Aiyedatiwa pardons seven convicts for his birthday. Read the full impact.
A Turkish prosecutor shot his ex-wife judge during a hearing at Istanbul's appeals court on Jan 13. She was wounded in the leg and is in good condition. Police are investigating.
Ex-PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi calls on Nigeria's Court of Appeal to expedite pending political party leadership cases to protect the 2027 elections and constitutional democracy. Read his full open letter.
Over 19 months after the Supreme Court granted financial autonomy to Nigeria's 774 LGAs, state governors exploit constitutional gaps to resist full implementation, stalling grassroots development. Read the full investigation.
Judicial activities in Ondo State are paralyzed as magistrates and court officials begin an indefinite strike over autonomy and welfare. Governor Aiyedatiwa pledges 2026 budget implementation. Read the full details.
Senator Sunday Karimi says the National Assembly will support President Tinubu to enforce LG autonomy and recover trillions of naira allegedly diverted by states. Read more.
Senator Sunday Karimi says the National Assembly will enact laws to enforce Supreme Court's LGA autonomy ruling and prosecute governors siphoning funds. Read the full story.
The Ohanaeze Youths Movement commends the Abuja High Court ruling backing Nigeria's new tax regime from January 1, 2026, calling it vital for economic transformation. Read their full statement.
Prince Paul Ikonne, an APC chieftain in Abia, renews calls for full LG autonomy, urging residents to hold Governor Alex Otti accountable. Read his full New Year message.
The National Judicial Council clarifies that the Federal Judicial Service Commission handled the initial screening of 62 judge applicants. It denies reports of a failed 'integrity test' and vows to probe the source of misinformation. Read the full details
The National Judicial Council clarifies its position on 62 Federal High Court judge applicants, denying reports of a failed integrity test. The NBA Anti-Corruption Committee warns unresolved sleaze weakens rule of law.
An explosive analysis reveals systemic abuse, nepotism, and opaque processes in Nigeria's judicial appointments. The CJN is urged to publish candidate scores and restore integrity to the Federal High Court hiring round of 2026.
The National Judicial Council has disqualified 34 lawyers from becoming Federal High Court judges after they failed a new integrity test. Only 28 nominees will proceed to interviews.
34 nominees for Federal High Court judgeships have been disqualified after failing a new integrity test. Only 28 candidates will proceed to the NJC interview panel. Read the full details.
The National Judicial Council drops 34 lawyers from the Federal High Court judgeship race after they failed a stringent integrity test. Only 28 nominees proceed to the final interview stage. Read more.
Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu of defying a Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy, calling it a political strategy and a breach of oath. Read the full details.
An APC chieftain in Abia urges Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. Lawyer Femi Falana clarifies presidential powers.
APC's Prince Paul Ikonne alleges Governor Alex Otti is resisting local government autonomy despite a Supreme Court ruling and President Tinubu's directive. Read the full details.
APC chieftain Paul Ikonne calls on Abia Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy. He warns against politicizing the issue.