Category : Judiciary


Woman sues IGP, EFCC, husband over rights violation

Mabel Hussaini files suit against IGP, EFCC, and estranged husband for unlawful arrest and detention. She demands N50m in damages and a halt to police interference in civil matters. Read the full story.

Ex-CJN Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Passes Away

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died in a Saudi Arabian hospital. NAMLAS mourns a towering figure of integrity and justice. Read more.

NBA to Tinubu: Call Egbetokun to Order on Tinted Glass

The Nigerian Bar Association urges President Tinubu to halt the police's planned tinted glass permit enforcement from January 2, 2026, citing an ongoing court case and potential rights violations. Read the full details.

S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity

The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.

Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds

Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.

Turaki-led PDP asks judge to recuse from leadership suit

The Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction has filed a motion requesting Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to step down from a suit filed by the Nyesom Wike camp, citing apprehension of bias. The case concerns control of the party's national secretariat.

Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy

Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit

Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.

240 Lawyers Sworn In as Notaries Public in Abuja

Chief Judge of the FCT, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has sworn in 240 new Notaries Public, including Barrister Somaniya Chigbue. Read about the ceremony and its significance for Nigeria's legal system.

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