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Tinubu Approves Appointment of Justice Oyewole to the Supreme Court, Seeks Senate Confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has approved the elevation of Justice Olubunmi Oyewole from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court.
In a letter written to the Senate on Tuesday, President Tinubu is seeking the confirmation of the jurist to the…
Supreme Court Acquittal: It Was a ‘Harrowing, Traumatic’ 28 Years- Maj Al-Mustapha
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (Rtd), former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former Head of State. Gen Sani Abacha has thanked the Supreme Court of Nigeria for acquitting him of all charges on the murder case of late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola after…
Supreme Court Dismisses Charges Against Maj Al-Mustapha Over Kudirat Abiola Murder
The Supreme Court has dismissed the trial of Major Hamza Al Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer of former Head of State, Gen Sani Abacha over the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993…
Tinubu Appoints Gbemisola Odusote DG Nigerian Law School
President Bola Tinubu appointed Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the director-general of the Nigerian Law School (NLS).
Dr. Odusote is the current Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos campus of the NLS.
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Supreme Court Overrules Tinubu, Reinstates Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence
The Supreme Court has overuled President Bola Tinubu’s clemency granted Mayram Sanda who was convicted of killing her husband.
President Tinubu had in exercise of his powers granted clemency to Ms Sanda alongside 70 other…
Ex Labour Minister Chris Ngige Remanded in Prison Over Alleged N2.2 billion Contract Scam
Justice Maryam Hassan of the FCT High Court has ordered the remand of former Minister of Labour and Employement in Kuje prison over an alleged N2.2billion contract infraction.
Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State is to…
Again, VIO Loses as Appeal Court Affirms it Lacks Powers to Impound Vehicles
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Abuja, has affirmed the judgement that barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO), from impounding, confiscating or imposing fines on motorists.
The court, in a…
No Assassination Attempt on Justice Omotosho, FHC Clarifies, Calls for Probe of Fake Report
The Federal High Court Abuja has debunked online reports that Justice James Omotosho survived an assassination attempt following his conviction and sentenceing of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.…
FG, Katsina State Shutdown Secondary Schools as Terrorists Go on Rampage
The Fedderal Ministry of Education has announced the closure of 47 Federal Government Colleges across Northern Nigeria.
According to a circular signed on Friday by the Director Secondary Education, Binta Abdulkadir, said…
Reps Speaker Reaffirms NASS’ Commitment Towards Judicial Reforms, Pledges Continued Support
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen, has reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly towards strengthening the judiciary and enhance its independence and efficiency.
Speaking during…