I lost 2 legs, left eye in Owo church terror attack– Nurse tells court
2026-01-14
I lost 2 legs, left eye in Owo church terror attack– Nurse tells courtContinue Reading
Lagos tops Nigeria in remote court hearings – Legal tech expert
2026-01-14
By Adenike Ayodele The Lagos State Judiciary has continued to strengthen access to justice with an improved virtual hearing system designed to make court proceedings faster and more accessible to litigants and legal practitioners. Mr Musbau Famuyiwa, the Chief Executive Officer of Global T&T New Solutions, disclosed this in Ikeja,Continue Reading
NBA Ife celebrates, awards dignitaries
2026-01-11
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ife Branch, on Sunday celebrated Ife indigenes and awarded outstanding dignitaries in the law profession. In his welcome address, Prof. Sola Olawoyin, SAN, who hosted the NBA, said the gathering was an opportunity for lawyers from Ife and beyond to network andContinue Reading
‘One-Chance’ crimes: Ex-NBA Chairman seeks synergy among security agencies
2026-01-09
‘One-Chance’ crimes: Ex-NBA Chairman seeks synergy, intelligence sharing among security agenciesContinue Reading
Court orders interim forfeiture of 57 property allegedly linked to Malami
2026-01-08
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 property suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to Mr Abubakar Malami. Malami, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, was the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in the Muhamadu Buhari administration.Continue Reading
Court admits Malami, wife, son to N500m bail each
2026-01-07
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, admitted Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF); his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz and wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, to a N500 million bail each with two sureties each in like sum. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling,Continue Reading
NJC yet to reach final decision on High Court Judges appointment
2026-01-01
By Ebere Agozie The National Judicial Council (NJC) says it has not taken the final action on the 62 legal practitioners who applied for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The NJC Secretary, Malam Ahmed Saleh, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Saleh stated thatContinue Reading
Tinubu appoints Oyedepo, Director of Public Prosecutions
2025-12-31
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the transfer of Mr Rotimi Oyedepo,SAN, from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Federal Civil Service as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, State House,Continue Reading
Federal High Court wins Industrial Court Table Tennis Tournament in Ibadan
2025-12-13
By Suleiman Shehu The Federal High Court, Ibadan Division, has won the second edition of the Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip Table Tennis Tournament in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament was organised by the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, in honour of Justice Benedict Kanyip, President,Continue Reading
Law Week: FIDA highlights technology’s role in women’s rights enforcement
2025-12-12
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Friday, described technology as a vital tool for advancing the rights of women and children in society. The branch said this at its 2025 Law Week, tagged, “From Paper to Power: Enforcing Women’s Rights Through Technology andContinue Reading
