The National Judicial Council drops 34 lawyers from the Federal High Court judgeship race after they failed a stringent integrity test. Only 28 nominees proceed to the final interview stage. Read more.
Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu of defying a Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy, calling it a political strategy and a breach of oath. Read the full details.
An APC chieftain in Abia urges Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. Lawyer Femi Falana clarifies presidential powers.
APC's Prince Paul Ikonne alleges Governor Alex Otti is resisting local government autonomy despite a Supreme Court ruling and President Tinubu's directive. Read the full details.
APC chieftain Paul Ikonne calls on Abia Governor Alex Otti to fully implement the Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy. He warns against politicizing the issue.
Senior Advocate Fidelis Oditah warns that prioritizing electoral disputes over socio-economic justice cripples Nigeria's courts. He outlines 10 key solutions for reform. Read his full critique.
President Bola Tinubu warns state governors he may issue an executive order to enforce direct allocation to local governments, following the Supreme Court ruling. Read the full story.
SDP hails Supreme Court's landmark judgment affirming party autonomy. Acting Chairman Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe demands INEC's full compliance and end to interference. A victory for Nigeria's democracy.
A Paris court has rejected a request to suspend Shein in France, citing the removal of illicit products. The ruling highlights challenges for e-commerce giants in Europe. Read more.
SDP's Adewole Adebayo hails Supreme Court victory, warns INEC against meddling in party affairs. Court imposes ₦2M fine on electoral body. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu assures that state police will be established to boost security. He also mandates governors to enforce local government autonomy. Read the full story.
A coalition of civil society groups will hold a peaceful protest at the NJC in Abuja on February 26, 2026, over the court-ordered cancellation of the Enugu Economic Survival Summit in Lagos. They demand judicial clarity and redress.
Rep. Busayo Oke cautions state governments, including Osun, against undermining Supreme Court judgments on Local Government autonomy. Compliance is a constitutional duty, not an option. Read more.
President Bola Tinubu has declared his administration's firm resolve to establish state police in Nigeria. Speaking at an APC caucus meeting, he cited international backing and party support for the crucial security reform.
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria's 36 governors to comply with the Supreme Court judgment by handing over local government allocations. He insists true autonomy depends on it.
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has set up a judicial panel to probe the December 8 shooting that killed 10 women and a girl. He pledges justice and support for victims' families.
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun urges Nigerian courts to adopt virtual hearings to tackle massive case delays. She warns judges against abuse of interim injunctions ahead of 2027 polls. Read more.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Nigerian university lecturers are set for their most significant salary boost in over a decade as ASUU finalises a deal with the Federal Government. See the new salary structure and details of the agreement here.
Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy is just the start. Experts argue real change requires good governance, anti-corruption measures, and cooperative federalism to empower grassroots development. Read the full analysis.
Legal expert Dr Monday Ubani (SAN) warns Nigeria's insecurity will persist unless local councils are empowered. He says grassroots governance is the missing pillar in Tinubu's security plan.
Kaduna lawmaker Bello El-Rufai criticises the life sentence for IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu versus 20 years for a Boko Haram convict. He warns inconsistent justice worsens insecurity and calls for state police.
President Tinubu's personal anthem played at judges' conference raises concerns about judicial independence. Analysis of historical context and current implications for Nigeria's judiciary.
Human Rights Writers Association condemns Federal High Court ruling on Nnamdi Kanu, calling it a violation of constitutional rights and fair hearing principles. Read full analysis.
Expert analysis reveals why Nigeria's 2024 Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy faces political resistance and constitutional challenges. Discover the path to true grassroots governance.
Youth groups in Kogi demand local government autonomy implementation within 21 days. Coalition presents allocation analysis, cites Supreme Court ruling. Read full details.
National Judicial Institute dismisses false claims that judges sang political anthem for President Tinubu at 2025 conference. NJI clarifies only national anthem was sung.
The National Judicial Institute refutes viral claims that judges sang 'On Your Mandate We Shall Stand' for President Tinubu. Get the full facts and why this matters for judicial integrity.
Youth groups in Kogi State demand immediate implementation of local government autonomy within 21 days, threatening statewide protests over constitutional violations.
Lagos APC chieftain Jandor joins party leaders to commission Phidel College road, praising Chairman Balogun's 100-day achievements and empowerment of 500 residents with N50m grants.