Nigerian judiciary must uphold its ethics, punish erring members – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo has called on Nigeria’s judiciary to uphold strong ethical standards at all times. He stressed that maintaining integrity is key to preserving public trust in the justice system. According to him, any judicial officer found guilty of misconduct should face appropriate punishment without delay. Okonkwo explained that failure to discipline erring members could […]
Lawyers ask CJN to refer NBA President, Osigwe to LPPC for ‘publicly reprimanding’ judge
A group of lawyers under the Nigerian Law Society has asked Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to refer Afam Osigwe to the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee. They accused him of publicly criticising a judge instead of using proper legal channels. The issue began after a courtroom incident involving Mohammed Umar, who reportedly asked a lawyer to kneel during […]
Benue social media user remanded in prison for defaming lawmaker
A Benue-based social media user, Sunny Attah, popularly known as MOG, has been remanded in prison following his arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja. He is facing charges related to cyberstalking, defamation, and spreading alleged false information against a federal lawmaker. The case involves accusations that Attah published statements targeting Philip Agbese, a […]
Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC until March 25
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the hearing of a lawsuit filed by former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the case until March 25 to allow all parties properly file and organise their legal documents. […]
Emefiele: Court fixes April 17 for adoption of addresses in trial-within-trial
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has scheduled April 17 for the adoption of final written addresses in the trial-within-trial involving Henry Omoile, who is standing trial alongside former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele. The case is part of an ongoing corruption trial linked to financial transactions worth billions. Emefiele is facing a 19-count […]
Court declines ex-commissioners’ bid to stop Kano gov’t from reclaiming official vehicles
The National Industrial Court in Kano has rejected requests by some former commissioners seeking to stop the state government from retrieving official vehicles given to them while in office. The applicants wanted an interim order to prevent the move pending the hearing of their case. The former officials argued that the vehicles formed part of […]
CJN charges ECOWAS Court to work out guidelines for judgments enforcement
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the ECOWAS Court of Justice to develop clear procedures that will help member countries enforce its judgments. She made the call in Abuja while receiving the court’s president, Ricardo Goncalves, and a delegation of judges during a courtesy visit. Goncalves explained that the delegation came to […]
Rivers: Court sentences four to death over killing of Ahoada DPO
A High Court in Rivers State has sentenced four individuals to death for their involvement in the killing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ahoada. The judgment followed a full trial in which the court examined evidence presented by the prosecution. The incident, which shocked residents of the area, involved the violent attack and […]
Federal High Court acquits Mahdi Shehu of six charges
The Federal High Court has acquitted Mahdi Shehu of all six charges brought against him, bringing an end to a legal battle that attracted public attention. The court ruled that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the allegations levelled against the defendant. In delivering the judgment, the presiding judge held that the […]
EFCC: N5.78b case against Ex-Kwara Gov, finance commissioner stalled
The trial over the alleged N5.78 billion fraud involving a former Kwara State governor and his finance commissioner has stalled, following fresh delays at the court. The case, being handled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has drawn attention because of the large sum involved and the public offices of those accused. Court […]