Court disregards petitions, insists on hearing human rights lawyer’s case
A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ruled that it will continue hearing an alleged forgery case involving human rights lawyer, Barrister Victor Giwa, despite petitions written against the presiding judge. The court dismissed Giwa’s request for the judge to step aside and insisted that the trial must go on. Giwa […]
NJC’s Vindication of Justice Inyang
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has officially cleared Justice Inyang of all allegations brought against him, describing the claims as unfounded. The decision followed a detailed review of petitions and facts surrounding the matter, leading to his full vindication. According to the NJC, its investigation found no evidence of misconduct or abuse of office by […]
Court reserves judgement on alleged rights violations over Numan–Jalingo road
A court has reserved judgment in a case involving alleged human rights violations connected to the construction and use of the Numan–Jalingo road. The matter was brought before the court by affected individuals and communities who claim their fundamental rights were breached during the execution of the project. According to the claimants, the road project […]
Ansaru trial stalled after DSS denies lawyer access
The trial of suspected Ansaru members has been stalled after the Department of State Services (DSS) denied a defense lawyer access to their client. This development caused an unexpected delay in the ongoing court proceedings. According to reports, the lawyer was scheduled to meet with the suspects ahead of the trial session but was prevented […]
NJC appointment of five High Court judges for Ekiti
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has approved the appointment of five new judges to the Ekiti State High Court. The decision is part of efforts to strengthen the judiciary and improve the administration of justice in the state. According to the NJC, the appointments followed a careful selection process that considered merit, experience, and integrity. […]
NJC clears Osun CJ of all misconduct allegations
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has cleared the Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, of all allegations of misconduct and financial wrongdoing. The Council said a special investigation committee carefully reviewed several petitions and found no proof to support claims of mismanagement, abuse of office or violation of judicial ethics. The petitions […]
Why Nnamdi Kanu’s circumstances differ from Nicholas Maduro’s – Aloy Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has explained why he believes Kanu’s legal and personal situation is very different from that of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Ejimakor said comparisons between the two men overlook key legal and political distinctions in their cases. According to Ejimakor, […]
Rivers: Lawyer, Effiong reveals cause of enmity between Wike, Fubara
A Rivers State lawyer, Effiong, has disclosed what he claims is the root of the enmity between former Governor Nyesom Wike and current Governor Sim Fubara. According to Effiong, the tension stems from disagreements over party leadership, allocation of political positions, and control of party structures in the state. He said these differences have intensified […]
Kano Court sentences man to death for killing son
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of killing his own son. The judgment followed a full trial in which the prosecution presented evidence linking the man to the crime, while the defence failed to convince the court otherwise. The court held that the prosecution proved its […]
Court grants N500m bail to Malami, wife, son
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N500 million to former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, pending trial for money laundering charges brought by the federal government. The bail applies to Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and an employee of […]