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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…
Tinubu Urges Judges to Maintain Integrity, Sanctity of Judiciary
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, urged judges to uphold the sanctity of their profession by safeguarding integrity, noting that the strength and honour of the judiciary lie in proper and unequivocal interpretation of the…
13 LGA Chairmen in Ebonyi Are ‘Illegal’ Allocations to Be Stopped – Fed High Court
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki has ruled the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) cannot conduct valid local government election in the state.
According to the judgement delivered on October 22, 2025 by Hon.…
National Convention: PDP Leaders Petition NJC Over Justice Akintola’s ‘Misconduct,…
The crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new dimension as some members of the party have petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) against an Oyo State High Court Judge, Justice Ladiran Akintola over…
Christian Genocide: Security Agencies Prosecuting Terror Suspects- FG
Nigerian security services have reiterated that several suspected terrorists are currently being prosecuted in courts in Nigeria.
According to media statement shared on Tuesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga among…