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CSOs to Protest Cancelled Enugu Economic Summit

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.

NSCDC fires 38 senior officers for misconduct

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed an Assistant Commandant General and 37 other senior officers for gross misconduct and insubordination. A total of 76 officers faced sanctions in 2025 as part of ongoing reforms.

NSCDC dismisses 58 officers for misconduct

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed 58 personnel, including senior officers, for offences like insubordination and job racketeering. The Commandant General vows to reposition the Corps.

CJN Mandates Virtual Hearings to Clear Court Backlog

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.

El-Rufai Condemns Unequal Sentencing in Nigeria

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.

Paystack Fires Co-founder Over Sexual Misconduct

Paystack terminates Co-founder Ezra Olubi amid sexual misconduct allegations. The Nigerian tech giant escalates a controversy shaking Africa's startup ecosystem. Read the full story.

Paystack Terminates Co-Founder Ezra Olubi

Nigerian fintech giant Paystack dismisses co-founder Ezra Olubi following sexual misconduct allegations. Read about the investigation and public reactions.

HURIWA Slams Nnamdi Kanu Judgment as Unjust

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.

NJI Refutes Claims Judges Sang Tinubu's Anthem

National Judicial Institute dismisses false claims that judges sang political anthem for President Tinubu at 2025 conference. NJI clarifies only national anthem was sung.

NJI Denies Judges Sang Political Song for Tinubu

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.

Tinubu: Judiciary Must Be Fearless for Justice

President Bola Tinubu declares Nigeria needs a fearless judiciary for a just society. He pledges institutional support for courts at the 2025 Judges Conference in Abuja. Read more.

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