Ekiti CJ Urges Broader Access to Justice at New Centre
Ekiti Chief Judge Justice Lekan Ogunmoye calls for wider access to justice and fundamental rights protection at the commissioning of the Wole Olanipekun Human Rights Centre in Ikere-Ekiti.
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Nestoil's Ordeal and Judicial Travesties in Nigeria
The ongoing legal battle involving Nestoil and its founders reveals how Nigerian courts can hinder development through disreputable dispute resolution, impacting billions in assets.
Protest at Abuja Court Over Opposition Party Deregistration
Demonstrators gathered at the Federal High Court in Abuja on May 4, 2026, to protest alleged interference in the judiciary and electoral process, warning against deregistration of opposition parties.
Supreme Court Returns ADC Dispute to Federal High Court
The Supreme Court ordered the ADC leadership dispute returned to the Federal High Court for full hearing, deeming an earlier interim order improper.
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SSANU, NASU Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands
SSANU and NASU have launched an indefinite nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government's failure to conclude renegotiation of 2009 agreements and rejection of a 30% pay rise.
Supreme Court Delays Kano Emirate Hearing to After Election
The Supreme Court has adjourned the Kano Emirate tussle hearing to April 2027, sparking debate over political influence. Analyst Omotayo Yusuf says historical sensitivity justifies the delay.
Supreme Court Sends ADC Leadership Case Back to Lower Court
The Supreme Court has ordered that the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress be returned to the Federal High Court for a full hearing on the merits.
Supreme Court Invalidates PDP Faction's Ibadan Convention
The Supreme Court has invalidated the PDP national convention held in Ibadan, ruling against the Tanimu Turaki-led faction in a split decision.
Court Grants Substituted Service on APC Chairman in Taraba
Federal High Court in Jalingo orders substituted service on APC chairman Abubakar Bawa after he allegedly evaded court processes in a primary election dispute.
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Coalition Urges Council to Conclude Probe into Kalu's Law Certificate
A civil society coalition backs the Council of Legal Education's review of Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's law school certificate, urging a thorough and unbiased probe.
ADC Legal Team to Review Court Ruling on Chairmen
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has instructed its legal team to review a Federal High Court judgment sacking its elected state chairmen, pending further advice.
Court Rejects Sowore's Lawyer's Adjournment Request
Justice Umar overruled Tope Temokun's request for a one-month adjournment in Sowore's suit against DSS and Meta, fixing May 18 for hearing.
Court bars INEC from ADC congresses by Mark faction
Federal High Court in Abuja bars INEC from recognising ADC congresses organised by David Mark-led caretaker committee, ruling state executives valid.
Court bars INEC from ADC caretaker congresses
Federal High Court Abuja bars INEC from recognising ADC caretaker congresses, restrains David Mark and others from interfering with elected state executives.
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Kalu's Lawyers Reject Petition on Law School Certificate
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's lawyers urge the Council of Legal Education to dismiss a petition seeking withdrawal of his law certificate, citing lack of legal basis.
Supreme Court: Receivers Can't Block Firms' Choice of Lawyers
The Supreme Court ruled that defendant companies under receivership can appoint their own lawyers, rejecting interference by receivers as an abuse of court process.
Accelerated Hearing Granted in Coup Trial, Journalists Barred
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an accelerated hearing for six alleged coup plotters, while barring journalists from the proceedings.
Court Joins Accord, ZLP in Party Deregistration Suit
Federal High Court in Abuja adjourns hearing on suit seeking deregistration of ADC, Accord, ZLP, and AA for alleged constitutional breach.
Tight Security as Court Begins Trial of Alleged Coup Plotters
The trial of six alleged coup plotters began in Abuja under tight security, with journalists barred from the courtroom, raising transparency concerns.
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Colonel Sues FG Over Detention in Coup Plot, Seeks N500m
Colonel Mohammed Alhassan Ma'aji sues FG over prolonged detention without trial, demanding N500m damages for rights violation.
Natasha Rejects N1bn Defamation Ruling, Heads to Appeal
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan rejects N1 billion defamation judgment, plans to appeal at Court of Appeal over comments made in 2022.
Natasha Rejects N1bn Ruling, Vows Appeal
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan rejects the Kogi High Court's N1 billion defamation ruling in favor of Yahaya Bello, plans to appeal, and insists her comments were in the public interest.
Court Bars Police, FRSC from Fining Motorists Over Insurance
The Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that police and FRSC can stop vehicles and check insurance but cannot impose fines without a court order, protecting motorists from arbitrary penalties.
Odo-Noforija Mosque: A Symbol of Unity and Faith in Lagos
The Odo-Noforija Ultra-Modern Central Mosque in Epe, Lagos, was commissioned as a symbol of unity and interfaith harmony, with a Christian monarch facilitating its construction.
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Appeal Court Upholds Removal of Ondo Monarch
The Court of Appeal in Akure affirmed the removal of Oba Lawrence Oluwole Babajide as Oluoke of Oke-Igbo, ruling that his appointment violated established customary chieftaincy laws of the community.
Pope Leo Condemns Equatorial Guinea Prison Conditions
Pope Leo criticized the poor living conditions in Equatorial Guinea prisons, urging respect for human dignity during his four-nation African tour.
Mother of JAMB Candidate Sent Out for Helping Elderly Man Speaks
A JAMB candidate was ejected from the exam hall for assisting an elderly man, but her calm faith and a second invigilator's intervention allowed her to return and finish the test.
Supreme Court May Exclude ADC from 2027 Ballot
The Supreme Court reserves judgment in PDP and ADC leadership disputes. ADC risks missing INEC's May 10 deadline, potentially barring it from the 2027 elections.
Kano Emir Not Involved in Agundi Legal Battle, Lawyer Says
A lawyer involved in the Kano Emirate dispute clarifies that the Supreme Court case concerns Aminu Babba Dan'agundi versus the state government, not the removal or reinstatement of any emir, including Muhammadu Sanusi II.
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Suspected Coup Plotters Plead Not Guilty, Trial Set for April 27
Six individuals, including retired military officers and a police inspector, have pleaded not guilty to 13 charges of treason and terrorism in Abuja. The Federal High Court has adjourned the trial to April 27, 2026, amid concerns over detainee access and
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