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NUJ FCT parleys Judiciary on Speedy Dispensation of Justice, Capacity Building for Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council and the Federal High Court has expressed readiness to partner in the dispensation of justice and accurate reportage in Nigeria.
This was disclosed…
NJC Retires 10 Judges for Forgery, Exonerates Binta Muritala Nyako, Approves 21 New Judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC), has sent 10 judicial officers in Imo State on compulsory retirement for falsifying their ages.
The NJC led by Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, took the decision at the Council’s…
There Should be Timelines for Civil, Criminal Litigations- Benjamin Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has emphasized that his motivation for sponsoring a bill aimed at setting definitive timelines for civil and criminal cases stemmed from the urgent need to…
We’ll Continue to Adopt Technology to Improve, Access, Public Confidence in Judiciary- CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has reiterated that the Nigerian judiciary will continue to adapt technology in its processes to boost access, timely justice delivery and public confidence.
The…
Speaker Abbas Mourns ex-CJN, Justice Uwais
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who died on Friday.
Justice Uwais, who…
TikToker Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment for Naira Abuse in Kaduna
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has sentenced social media content creator, Muhammad Kabir, popularly known as @youngcee0066 on TikTok and Instagram, to six months imprisonment for abusing and mutilating the Nigerian currency.…
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N1.2 Billion Stolen Through Sterling Bank System Glitch
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of N1,292,798,746.81 (One Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety-Two Million, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred and Forty-Six Naira, Eighty-One…
NJC Orders Reversal of Imo Acting CJ Appointment, Suspends Judges Over Misconduct
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has directed the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, to immediately reverse the appointment of Hon. Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu as Acting Chief Judge of the state. The NJC…
Court Orders EFCC to Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to grant administrative bail to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and ensure her release within 24 hours.
Justice Inyang Ekwo, who issued the…
Court Dismisses Emefiele’s Bid to Reclaim Forfeited 753 Abuja duplex Estate
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, seeking to reclaim a sprawling estate in Abuja…