adminIN DETAILS: Imo Chief Judge sued Imo Assembly — 1 hour after recommendations for her removal
By Pacasl Ibe The Imo State House of Assembly has revealed that the embattled Chief Judge of the State, Hon Justice Theresa Chikeka sued the Assembly one hour after…
NLC threatens nationwide strike over NASU, SSANU unpaid salaries
The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday issued a note of warning to the Federal Government over the withheld salaries of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the…
Only NJC can recommend removal of Imo Chief Judge — NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri branch has stated that the recommendation for the removal of the Chief judge of the State , Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka-Chikeka is unconstitutional. The…
ICYMI: Findings Showed Imo Chief Judge Falsified Her Age
Imo State House of Assembly has asked the State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma to remove the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Theresa Ebere Chukwuemeka-Chikeka from office over alleged age…
Supreme Court grants LG financial autonomy
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…
