By Ibironke Ariyo Stakeholders in Nigeria’s justice and governance sector have called for stronger enforcement of human rights, improved access to justice, and greater use of public interest litigation as a tool for democratic accountability. The call was made at the official launch and dissemination of the “Guide to HumanContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday gave an NGO permission to apply for an order of mandamus compelling the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police to re-investigate circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death. Justice James Omotosho granted the permission in a ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by lawyerContinue Reading
Indictment Israel’s State Attorney’s Office on Wednesday filed an indictment against an Israeli woman accused of carrying out security offenses on behalf of Iran, according to a statement by the Israel Police. The defendant, Shomou Abed, an Arab Israeli from the northern city of Nazareth, was arrested in March inContinue Reading
Fraud By Patience Yakubu The police on Wednesday, dragged a 38-year-old man Aaron James, before a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly defrauding his brother to the tune of N4.8 million. James, a resident of Barnawa Kaduna, is standing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing. He, however, pleadedContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Federal Government has unveiled initiative aimed at overhauling the criminal justice system, reduce prison congestion, and promote restorative justice over purely punitive measures. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, unveiled the National Minimum Standards (2025), Harmonised Restorative Justice Training CurriculumContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered all parties in a suit on the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to maintain status quo pending the determination of the case. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the order following an application for adjournment by counselContinue Reading
Appeals By Ebere Agozie The Supreme Court has fixed April 22 to hear two separate appeals filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The faction is seeking to overturn the Court of Appeal’s decision invalidating the Ibadan National Convention held on November 15-16, 2025.Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear an appeal filed by Sen. David Mark, the embattled National Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mark is seeking an order staying the execution of the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal. The apex court, in a hearing noticeContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)’s monthly human rights dashboard has received global commendation for its role in tracking human rights violations. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu (SAN), made this known at the presentation of the first quarter dashboard report of human rightsContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, sentenced a former senatorial candidate from Borno, Babagana Habeeb, to 10 years’ imprisonment for aiding terrorism. Delivering judgment, Justice Peter Lifu convicted Habeeb on a one-count charge filed by the Federal Government. The charge bordered on aiding and abettingContinue Reading
