Sweden outlines new prison regime for offenders as young as 13
The government of Sweden has announced a new prison framework that will allow offenders as young as 13 to serve sentences for serious crimes starting in July. The reform lowers the age of criminal responsibility from 15 and is part of a broader strategy to tackle rising violent offences linked to youth gangs. Officials say […]
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 […]
Lawyers ask court to shut down NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Some Nigerian lawyers have approached the court, asking it to order the shutdown of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). The lawyers argue that the institute is operating outside its legal mandate and has failed to meet the purpose for which it was created. They insist that urgent judicial intervention […]
Ogun Assembly resolves over 100 disputes, seeks special court for land grabbing cases
The Ogun State House of Assembly has resolved more than 100 disputes affecting residents across the state. Lawmakers stated that most of the cases involved land disagreements, family conflicts, and other civil matters. The assembly emphasized its commitment to promoting peace and justice within the communities. During the session, the assembly urged the state government […]
DNA should be mandatory before birth certificates are issued in Nigeria – Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju
Activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has proposed that DNA testing should be required before birth certificates are issued for newborns in Nigeria. He believes this step could help reduce cases of paternity fraud. In a message shared on X, Adeyanju called on the National Assembly to consider introducing a law that would make DNA tests […]
President Tinubu Installs Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria
On September 30, 2024, a significant event took place in Nigeria as President Bola Tinubu swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This ceremony, held at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Villa, followed the Senate’s confirmation of her nomination just a week prior. Justice Kekere-Ekun’s appointment is particularly […]