Sowore’s Defamation Trial Adjourned After Heated Clash Between Senior Lawyers in Court
Proceedings in the alleged defamation trial of activist and politician Omoyele Sowore were abruptly halted after a tense exchange between lawyers representing…
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Court Remands Abuja Man for Alleged Stabbing That Left Neighbour’s Hand Amputated
An Abuja High Court has ordered the remand of a 32-year-old man, Israel Friday, over allegations that he stabbed his neighbour during…
Rivers Chief Judge Refuses to Set Up Panel Against Governor Fubara Over Court Orders
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to constitute a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross…
Nigeria Needs Special Courts to Tackle Corruption — Okolugbo
Pressure is building for Nigeria to create dedicated courts to handle corruption cases, with political strategist Kenny Okolugbo warning that the justice…
‘Predetermined Verdict’: Abians Condemn Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction, Demand Immediate Release
Voices across Abia State have poured out strong reactions following the conviction of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by…
Owerri Lawyer Slams Imo Judiciary’s ‘Decay and Manipulation’ in Open Letter to Governor Hope Uzodimma
A prominent Owerri-based lawyer, Chinedu Agu, Esq, has written a scathing open letter to Governor Hope Uzodimma, accusing his administration of overseeing…
Nigerian-born Margaret Obi Appointed High Court Judge in England and Wales
A Nigerian-born legal practitioner, Mrs Margaret Obi, has been appointed as a High Court Judge in England and Wales, marking a significant…
Supreme Court Sacks Rivers LG Chairmen, Bars CBN from Releasing Funds to State Government
The Supreme Court has nullified the October 5, 2024, local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, declaring them…
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Justice Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has officially requested the Senate to confirm Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This…
2022 budget: Lawmaker calls for upward intervention fund for judiciary
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee Judicial, Hon Onofiok Luke, on Wednesday called for upward intervention fund for the judiciary to enable…