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The Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, in the judgment delivered by…
Court declares Edo PDP governorship primary invalid
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, declared the Peoples Democratic Party, February 22, 2024, primary election, that produced Asue Ighodalo as its governorship candidate…
98 lawyers shortlisted for SAN conferment
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted 98 lawyers for the conferment of senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank for 2024. Released on Monday, the list includes 87…
Supreme court frees soldier on death row for murder after 12 years in prison
The supreme court has discharged and acquitted Akawu Bala, a sergeant of the Nigerian Army, over an allegation of murder. Bala, who has been in Kaduna prison since 2012,…
CJN Summons Kano Chief Judge, Federal Judge Over Conflicting Orders
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court over…
Tribunal Affirms Uzodimma’s Election As Imo Gov
The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday affirmed the election of Hope Uzodimma as Imo State Governor. The tribunal which gave its ruling in Abuja also dismissed…
SPOTTED: Judicial council recommends Wike’s wife for Court of Appeal justice, CJN’s daughter-in-law for high court justice
The National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, the wife of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for promotion to the Appeal Court. Aside, Suzzette, the…
NJC Issues Warning Letters To Three Judges, Bars Them From Elevation
The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, at its plenary of the 105th Meeting held on 15 and 16 May…
SERAP, BudgIT, others sue CBN over cybersecurity levy
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project; a not-for-profit organisation, BudgIT, and 136 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria “over its failure” to withdraw…
Stop Misusing Ex Parte Order, Akpabio Warns Judges
Senate President Godswill Akpiabio on Wednesday called on judges to stop the misuse of ex parte orders, especially in political cases. Akpiabio said this in a speech entitled, “Repositioning…
Court clears ex-AGF Adoke of money laundering charges
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged and acquitted former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) of the money laundering charges brought…
Kano court affirms Ganduje’s suspension
The Kano State High Court has granted an ex parte order restraining the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, from parading himself as a member of…
BREAKING: FCT court discharges, acquits Adoke in OPL 245 trial
Justice Abubakar Kutigi of the FCT high court has dismissed the charges of fraud, bribery and conspiracy filed against Mohammed Bello Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation, by Economic…
CJN Swears In 11 New Supreme Court Justices
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has sworn in 11 new Justices to the bench of the Supreme Court, charging them, not to allow their ambition…
FG makes U-turn, says UK lawyers can’t practise in Nigeria
The Federal Government has backtracked on its earlier statement on the legal aspect of the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership signed with the United Kingdom on Tuesday. This development…
