Category : Judiciary


SAN Demands Explanation from Lagos CJ on Case Withdrawal

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and his client have petitioned the Lagos Chief Judge, seeking clarification on the withdrawal of a land case file without notification, raising concerns about judicial transparency and potential external interference.

CJN Warns Registrars Against Favoritism in Courts

Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun cautions court registrars and judicial administrators against preferential treatment of lawyers and litigants, stressing that such practices undermine public trust in Nigeria's judiciary.

CJN Warns Registrars Against Favoritism in Judiciary

Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun cautions court registrars and judicial administrators against preferential treatment, emphasizing that ethical standards must extend beyond judges to maintain public trust in the judiciary.

NUJ Slams NBC Directive as Censorship, Threat to Media Freedom

The Nigeria Union of Journalists has strongly criticized a recent National Broadcasting Commission advisory to broadcasters, calling it a veiled attempt at censorship that threatens editorial independence and free expression in Nigeria's media landscape.

Supreme Court Adjourns Kano Emirate Case to 2027

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has adjourned the high-profile Kano Emirate leadership dispute to April 19, 2027, after hearing preliminary arguments, indicating a lengthy legal process ahead.

Kano Lawyers: Suit Against Garo Screening Invalid

Prominent Kano lawyers have declared a lawsuit seeking to halt the screening of Murtala Sule Garo for deputy governor as premature and procedurally invalid, warning against judicial interference in legislative functions.

Health Minister, MD Face Contempt Charge for Defying Court Order

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has initiated contempt proceedings against the Minister of State for Health and Dr. Unaogu Nneka for disobeying an order to reinstate Prof. Monday Igwe as Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu.

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Reverse NBC's 'Unlawful' Media Directive

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw a National Broadcasting Commission directive, labeling it unconstitutional and a danger to press freedom ahead of 2027 elections.

Woman Divorces Husband Over Poverty in Kwara Court

A Kwara court dissolved a marriage after the wife cited financial hardship and her husband's irresponsibility. The judge granted her custody of three children and ordered the husband to provide for them.

Kwara Charges Saraki, Ahmed Over Offa Robbery

The Kwara State Government has filed a 20-count criminal charge against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and ex-governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, alleging conspiracy in the 2018 Offa bank robberies that killed 33 people.

Kwara Charges Saraki, Ahmed with 20 Counts Over Offa Robbery

The Kwara State Government has filed a 20-count criminal charge against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed for alleged involvement in the 2018 Offa armed robbery. The charges include criminal conspiracy and culpable

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