Justice must never be for sale – Tinubu tells judges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reminded judicial officers across the country that justice must always remain fair, independent, and free from any form of corruption. Speaking at a legal event, he stressed that the courtroom must never become a place where influence, money, or power can determine outcomes. According to him, the integrity of the […]
Federal High Court judges to begin Christmas vacation Dec 19
The Federal High Court has announced that its judges will commence their annual Christmas vacation on December 19. The break is part of the judiciary’s official calendar, giving judges time to rest after a busy year of hearings and rulings. During this period, regular court activities will be suspended while essential matters may still be […]
Human rights lawyer cries out, alleges bias against judge
A human rights lawyer has raised alarm over what he describes as clear bias from a presiding judge handling one of his ongoing cases. According to him, several recent rulings and courtroom decisions suggest unfair treatment, creating doubts about the judge’s neutrality and commitment to justice. He explained that the pattern of judgments has put […]
Nnamdi Kanu pushes DSS official in court as date for final verdict nears
A video making rounds online has shown a tense moment involving Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during his court appearance. In the clip, Kanu appeared visibly upset as he pushed a Department of State Services (DSS) officer and accused the security agency of ignoring the law. He was […]
Court throws out suit by APC faction challenging candidates of Rivers LG poll
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit filed by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to disqualify candidates participating in the upcoming Rivers State local government elections. The group argued that the candidates did not emerge through a valid party primary and therefore should not contest in the […]
President can’t take back pardon – Lawyer
A legal expert, Frank Tietie, has stated that once a president gives a pardon, it cannot be withdrawn. He made this remark during an interview on Arise Television, which was monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the law does not allow a president to reverse a pardon after it has already been granted. Tietie […]
Defamation Charges: Magistrate Courts grant Fejiro Oliver bail, case adjourned to Nov 4th
Two Magistrate Courts in Asaba, Delta State, have granted bail to investigative journalist and Secret Reporters founder, Fejiro Oliver, after new defamation charges were filed against him by the state government. The cases, labeled CMA/529C/2025 and CMA/530C/2025, were brought to court through the Attorney-General of Delta State. Oliver is being accused of defaming Senator Joel-Onowakpo […]
Police re-arrest Sowore moments after court granted him bail
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been re-arrested and assaulted by officers of the Nigeria Police Force just moments after being granted bail by a Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred outside the court premises shortly after Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id approved bail for Sowore and […]
Election losers bribing their way through courts undermining democracy – Aliero
Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District, has condemned the growing trend of politicians attempting to buy justice after losing elections, describing it as a dangerous act that threatens the foundation of democracy in Nigeria. He said this during a media chat in Abuja, where he expressed concern over how judicial outcomes are increasingly […]
You’ve 72 hours to retract blackmail, attack on INEC, judiciary – Factional LP to Nenadi
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the faction led by Nenadi Usman to withdraw alleged derogatory remarks made against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary. The warning was contained in a statement released on Thursday by Obiora Ifoh, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, […]