Witness Reveals Tax Commission Payments in Kogi Fraud Trial
A prosecution witness in the N110.4bn fraud trial of ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello disclosed paying 50-60% of consultancy commissions to Kogi IRS officials.
Category : Judiciary
Cross River Assembly Seeks Probate Decentralisation in Ikom
Cross River State House of Assembly urges government to establish probate registries in Ikom and Ogoja to ease access for residents of Central and Northern Senatorial Districts.
Jurists Fault Court Judgment on INEC Party Deregistration
Legal experts condemn a court ruling compelling INEC to deregister opposition parties, citing legal flaws and erosion of public trust in Nigeria's judiciary.
Judicial Accountability Push to Protect Nigeria Elections
Stakeholders urge judicial accountability to ensure credible elections and democracy in Nigeria, proposing reforms like reducing CJN powers and citizen vetting.
House of Reps Shuffles Committee Leadership After Minority Changes
The House of Representatives has reshuffled several standing committee chairpersons following changes in the minority caucus leadership, with new appointments announced by Speaker Tajudeen.
Accord Party Rejects Court Deregistration Ruling
Accord Party rejects Federal High Court judgement ordering deregistration of five political parties, citing disregard for Court of Appeal stay order.
Tinubu Urges Swift Justice, Warns Delays Weaken Democracy
President Tinubu calls for swift and fair justice, warning delays threaten democracy. New Appeal Court complex inaugurated in Abuja to improve case handling.
Court Fines ADC, Aregbesola N500,000 Over Frivolous Application
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja imposed a N500,000 fine on ADC and its national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, for filing a baseless recusal application aimed at delaying proceedings.
Appeal Court Halts Deregistration of Five Political Parties
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution on a High Court judgement deregistering five political parties, criticizing the lower court's judicial rascality.
Senate Dismisses Oshiomhole's Signature Forgery Allegations
The Nigerian Senate denies forging signatures in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension process, calling Oshiomhole's claims unfounded.
South East Must Protect Its Institutions, Nwulu Warns
Former Rep Tony Nwulu urges South East stakeholders to support the South East Development Commission (SEDC), warning against actions that could weaken the institution in its formative years.
Kanu Self-Representation Flawed Conviction Legal Analysis
Legal expert argues Nnamdi Kanu's self-representation in capital offence trial violated Nigerian law, as mandatory counsel requirement cannot be waived.
Oshiomhole: I Was Sacked as APC Chairman via Zoom
Senator Adams Oshiomhole disclosed how he was removed as APC national chairman through a Zoom meeting at Aso Rock Villa, despite his efforts in securing Buhari's 2015 victory.
Tinubu Commissions Appeal Court Complex, Links Infrastructure to Justice
President Tinubu says adequate infrastructure is essential for judicial independence, as he commissions the new Court of Appeal Abuja Division Building Complex in Abuja.
Sowore Vows to Resist Court Ruling on Party Deregistration
Activist Omoyele Sowore pledges to resist a Federal High Court ruling ordering the deregistration of five political parties, calling it undemocratic.
ADC rejects court order, vows to petition NJC
ADC rejects a court order for deregistration, calling it a dangerous judicial overreach. The party vows to petition the NJC and challenge the ruling legally.
Court Restores NYCN Registration, Recognises Sukubo-Led BoT
A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered CAC to restore NYCN's registration and recognise Ambassador Sukubo's BoT as legitimate leadership, dissolving the interim committee.
Court nullifies Igbogila chiefs suspension, affirms Ajibade
Ogun State High Court ends three-year leadership crisis in Igbogila, nullifying suspension of five chiefs and affirming Chief Akinlolu Ajibade as acting head of the Council of Chiefs.
Court Nullifies Suspension of Five Igbogila Chiefs
Ogun State High Court ends three-year leadership crisis in Igbogila, restores council to pre-dispute status, nullifies suspension of five chiefs, and affirms Chief Ajibade as Acting Head.
Court Faults Julius Berger Over Wrongful Sack of 28 Workers
The National Industrial Court in Port Harcourt ruled that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc wrongfully terminated 28 workers, ordering compensation and criticizing backdated termination letters.
New Court of Appeal Complex Commissioned in Abuja
President Tinubu will inaugurate the new Court of Appeal complex in Abuja, enhancing judicial capacity with modern courtrooms and facilities to improve justice delivery.
Lawyer: Planned Appeal Court Sitting in Shendam is Abuse of Power
A lawyer, Chidi Anselm, has criticized a planned special sitting of the Court of Appeal in Shendam, Plateau State, calling it an abuse of judicial authority and citing the location as the court president's hometown.
June 12 Struggles: Ali Must Go Protest of 1978 Legacy
The June 12 struggles for democracy in Nigeria trace back to the 1978 'Ali-Must-Go' uprising, which demystified military rule and laid the foundation for subsequent student-led protests against authoritarianism.
SERAP sues NNPCL over N5.9bn rebranding cost
SERAP has sued NNPCL at the Federal High Court in Abuja for failing to account for N5.9 billion spent on its rebranding from NNPC to NNPCL.
Obi Hails Abdulsalami at 84 for Democratic Role
Peter Obi praises former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar on his 84th birthday, highlighting his role in Nigeria's peaceful transition from military to democratic rule.
Appeal Court President Under Fire Over Home Sitting
The Court of Appeal faces criticism after its president scheduled a special Saturday sitting in her hometown, Shendam, Plateau State, raising abuse of office allegations.
Peter Obi: No Reason for Nnamdi Kanu's Imprisonment
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, stated there is no reason for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's continued imprisonment, calling for engagement with agitators.
UNILORIN Alumni Executive Disowns Purported NEC Meeting
The UNILORIN Alumni Association Executive Committee distances itself from a purported NEC meeting, calling it illegal and urging members to disregard it.
Fire Guts Senate Wing After NDDC Screening
A fire broke out in the Senate wing of the National Assembly on Wednesday after an NDDC committee screening. The blaze, caused by a microwave explosion, was contained with no casualties.
Court Summons Lawyer to Jailed Ex-Minister Mamman
A federal high court in Abuja has summoned a lawyer to explain why he should not be sanctioned for alleged misconduct in the case of jailed former minister Mamman.
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