Judiciary

NBA Raises Alarm Over Obono-Obla’s Arrest, Moves to Defend Due Process

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of former presidential aide and lawyer,…

15 hours ago

Drama in Court: Justice Steps Aside from Malami’s ₦213bn Asset Forfeiture Suit

  In a sudden twist on Thursday, Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court recused himself from presiding over…

1 week ago

Malami Faces Fresh Probe As Lawyers Drag Ex-AGF To CCB Over Onnoghen’s Removal, Alleged Office Abuse

  Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, is facing renewed scrutiny as a group…

2 weeks ago

Ekiti Chief Judge Frees 57 Awaiting Trial Inmates, Raises Alarm Over Prison Congestion

  The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has ordered the release of 57 awaiting trial inmates during…

2 weeks ago

Borno Strengthens Judiciary as Acting Governor Swears In Six New High Court Judges

  The Borno State Government has sworn in six newly appointed High Court judges in a move aimed at boosting…

2 weeks ago

N80bn Fraud Trial: Yahaya Bello Not Linked to Firms Handling Kogi LG Funds — Access Bank Witness Tells Court

  A compliance officer with Access Bank, Olomotane Egoro, on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former…

2 weeks ago

Housing For Judges Not Bribe — Wike Fires Back At Critics, Defends FCT Judicial Projects

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday dismissed allegations that ongoing housing and infrastructure…

2 weeks ago

Kanu Moves Court of Appeal, Challenges Life Sentences on 22 Grounds

  The leader of ther Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a 22-ground appeal at the…

2 weeks ago

Malami, Son Arraigned Over Terrorism Financing, Illegal Firearms Possession

  Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), and his son, Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami, were on Tuesday arraigned before…

2 weeks ago

Court Fixes April 15 for Hearing in Ganduje, Family’s Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Fraud Case

  A Kano State High Court has adjourned the trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife Hafsat, and son…

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