Judiciary
Tinubu pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vasta, grants clemency to 82 inmates
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has granted a posthumous pardon to late Maj.-Gen. Mamman Vatsa, executed for treason in 1986 under the…
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Withheld allocation: Supreme Court reserves judgment in Osun govt’s case
By Ebere Agozie The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in a case filed by the Osun Government against the Attorney-General of the Federation,…
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Alleged defamation: Court adjourns Sowore’s case until Nov. 20
By Wandoo Sumbo The trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, was on Thursday, adjourned by the Federal High Court, Abuja until Nov.…
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Independence Anniversary: Osun governor pardons 36 convicts
By Victor Adeoti Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has pardoned 36 convicts at Ilesa and Ile-Ife correctional centres to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.…
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CJN approves online applications for lawyers seeking “Notary Public” status
By Ebere Agozie The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved the online applications for lawyers seeking appointment as “Notaries Public” of…
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CJN backs judiciary reforms for effective justice administration
By Taiye Agbaje The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reiterated her commitment to enhance reforms in the judiciary for efficient…
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Court orders NMA to constitute panel to ascertain Kanu’s health status
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a panel of medical…
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Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu ‘s no-case submission, orders him to enter defence
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a no-case submission filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous…
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Judge stands down for ruling on Nnamdi Kanu ‘s medical fitness controversy
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stood down proceedings in Nnamdi Kanu ‘s trial for ruling on motion seeking…
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CSOs seek holistic reform in justice sector
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Some Civil Society Organisations (CSO) have advocated for holistic reform of the justice sector, especially in the law enforcement agencies to…