Increasing Appeal Court justices not enough for judiciary – Lawyer
A legal practitioner, Opatola Victor, has commended President Bola Tinubu for proposing an increase in the number of Justices at the Court of Appeal, describing the move as a positive step toward speeding up justice delivery. He made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television, where he acknowledged that more judges would help reduce […]
Wike expresses displeasure over slow pace of work at Abuja court complex project
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over the slow progress at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal building located in Dakibiyu, Jabi District. Wike made this known on Monday after he visited the construction site of the Appeal Court complex as well as the Judges’ Quarters […]
You have no moral right to link IPOB to terrorism – AVID challenges Ribadu
The American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have said that Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, does not have the right to link the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to terrorism. AVID said Ribadu was wrong to blame IPOB for attacks on police stations and prisons in different parts of Nigeria. In a statement […]
Lawyers tackle NASS over proposed 5-year term for CJN, others
Recently, a bill introduced by the Nigerian House of Representatives sparked debate among legal professionals. The proposed law seeks to limit the tenure of key judicial officers, including the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the President of the Court of Appeal, and the Chief Judges of the 36 states, to five years. After this period, […]
Judges Need Housing for a Dignified Retirement – Wike
Judicial independence plays a crucial role in preserving Nigeria’s democracy and stability. This was the central message delivered by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, during the 2024 annual Court of Appeal Justices conference held in Abuja. Wike emphasized that for the judiciary to effectively uphold the law, it […]
Edwin Clark Addresses CJN and IGP on Rivers Crisis
The crisis in Rivers State has drawn national attention, and Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has stepped forward to demand action. In an open letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, Clark emphasized the importance of fairness, accountability, […]
Falana Criticizes Wike for Giving Judges Houses and Cars
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, believes it’s inappropriate for Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to provide houses and cars as gifts to judges. In October, Wike launched a project to build 40 quarters for judges in Abuja’s Katampe District, sparking controversy, with some people considering it unethical. On Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana […]