INEC under pressure to deregister ADC, LP, others – Igbokwe
Raphael Igbokwe, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, says INEC is under pressure to deregister parties like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Labour Party (LP). He spoke after the Federal High Court in Abuja scheduled a ruling for March 24 on a suit challenging these parties’ compliance […]
ICPC takes El-Rufai into custody after release by EFCC
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into custody by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission after earlier being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He was moved to the commission’s Abuja office after spending about two days with the EFCC. Earlier reports suggested he had been arrested by […]
Disco arraigns six Lagosians for electricity meter bypass
Six residents of Lagos have been brought before a magistrate court following allegations of illegal electricity use. The suspects were arraigned by Eko Electricity Distribution Company before Magistrate T. M. Kassim Adeyelure at Court 6 in the Eti-Osa Magisterial District. Authorities say the case stems from a recent enforcement raid targeting electricity theft in the […]
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 […]
Judge warns lawyer against seeking private meeting
A judge has warned a lawyer against seeking a private meeting outside the courtroom, stressing that all legal discussions must remain open and transparent. The warning was issued during a court session after the lawyer made a request that the judge felt could undermine judicial integrity. The judge explained that private meetings between judges and […]
Court grants Malami interim bail, adjourns case to Jan 5
A Nigerian court has granted former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, interim bail while his case has been postponed to January 5. The court said the bail was temporary and would allow him remain free pending further hearing on the matter. The judge explained that the adjournment was necessary to give both the prosecution […]
Prosecution adopted silence as strategy against Nnamdi Kanu’s objections – Legal Expert
A legal expert has explained that the prosecution deliberately chose silence as a courtroom strategy during objections raised by Nnamdi Kanu in his ongoing trial. According to the expert, this approach was not accidental but a calculated legal move aimed at avoiding unnecessary arguments that could slow down proceedings or strengthen the defence’s position. The […]
Emergency Rule: Courts interpret laws, not bring chaos, anarchy to society – Kenneth Okonkwo
Actor and social commentator Kenneth Okonkwo has stressed that courts exist to interpret laws, not to create chaos or anarchy in society. He warned that misapplication of judicial powers could undermine public trust and destabilize the legal system. Okonkwo emphasized that judges have a responsibility to uphold the law with fairness and consistency. He argued […]
Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Ngige to remain in Kuje Prison till December 18
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, will remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until December 18 over an alleged N2.2 billion fraud case. The court adjourned the matter after refusing to grant him bail at this stage of the proceedings. Ngige is facing charges linked to alleged financial misconduct involving public funds. Prosecutors […]
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 […]