By Adeola Akinbobola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With the 2027 elections approaching, concerns over judicial integrity, electoral justice, and public trust in democratic institutions have continued to dominate national discourse. Recently, stakeholders from government, civil society, the legal profession, and development organisations gathered to find practical pathways to strengthenContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says the provision of infrastructure for the judiciary and the legal community is not an interference but a constitutional and collaborative duty of the Executive arm of government. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says the welfare of judicial officers is not a privilege but a strategic investment in strengthening rule of law in Nigeria. Tinubu stated this in Abuja on Tuesday while inaugurating 10 housing units for justices of the Court of Appeal, at the newly constructedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Coalition of Nigeria Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has advised the judiciary to maintain its independence, as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The coalition made the call during a peaceful protest at the Federal High Court on Monday in Abuja. The coalition alsoContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu Female judges drawn from the High Court, Customary Court of Appeal, Magistrate Court and Area Court have called for a more deliberate, inclusive, and gender-responsive judiciary. They made the call on Wednesday in Lokoja during a consultative meeting with the theme: “Breaking Barriers: Understanding Women’s Career ProgressionContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing construction of three Magistrate Courts in parts of the FCT would be completed in June. Wike gave the assurance when he inspected the projects sited in Asokoro, Jabi and Garki Districts, Abuja on Friday. HeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu’s support for the judiciary and other arms of government is sacrosanct. Wike made the remarks on Thursday after a routine inspection of the ongoing construction of the Abuja Division of the CourtContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has scheduled March 25, for a ruling on the EFCC’s application for final forfeiture of 13 million dollars linked to Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, owned by Aisha Achimugu. This follows arguments adopted on Monday by EFCCContinue Reading
A 60-year-old man named Sanusi Ayodele was arraigned at Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday for alleged conspiracy, shop breaking, and stealing. The incident occurred on Jan. 7, at around 10:00 a.m. at Ogunpa market, where he and unidentified others reportedly broke into Mrs Omotayo Adeneye’s shop and stoleContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has appealed for improved collaboration between the military, judiciary and other key stakeholders to curb terrorism and dismantle terrorist networks. Oluyede said this in Zaria on Tuesday at the 2025 Training Workshop organised by the Nigerian Army School ofContinue Reading
