Judiciary
Strike: JUSUN lauds Okpebholo for paying withheld salaries of Edo workers
By Imelda Osayande The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commended Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo for releasing its members seven months salaries…
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Absence of Sahara Reporters in court stalls Sowore’s arraignment
By Wandoo Sombo The arraignment of Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters in the Federal High Court in Abuja, could not proceed due to the…
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NBA Conference: Female Lawyers, NGO empower widows, decry discrimination
By Alex Enebeli The Africa Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, has empowered widows in Enugu, decrying discrimination, stigmatisation and harmful traditional practices against them.…
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Court orders 6 banks to furnish I-G with account details linked to Sowore
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered six banks to furnish the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police with details of…
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Justice ministry repositions for digital transformation – Minister
By Isaiah Eka The Federal Ministry of Justice says it has repositioned itself to adopt technology and digital transformation to enhance justice delivery in…
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NGO provides 5,000 free legal services to detainees in Adamawa
By Ibrahim Kado The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC), an NGO, says it has provided over 5,000 pro bono legal services to various…
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NCoS frees 28,149 inmates after payment of fines, compensation in 2024
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says 28,149 inmates were released nationwide in 2024 after the payment of fines and compensations. Deputy…
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NCoS reports giving non-custodial sentences to over 64,000 inmates in 5 years
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says no fewer than 64,000 inmates received non-custodial sentences between 2021 and 2025. The Controller of…
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Court gives FG September deadline to conclude 10-year trial of ex-NSA, Dasuki
Deadline by Wandoo Sumbo The Federal High Court, Abuja has given the Federal Government a September deadline to conclude prosecution of former National Security…
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Access to legal protection: 30% of Nigerians experience domestic violence, says CSO
By Ebere Agozie The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), a civil society organisation, has reported that 30 per cent of Nigerians experience…