A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.
Analysis of Nigeria's religious violence crisis, highlighting attacks on Christians and the contradiction of Sharia law. A call for secular governance and constitutional reform to protect all citizens.
Residents of NICON Town Estate in Lekki ask a Lagos High Court to reject a summons and order a full trial in a land dispute involving fraud claims. The case adjourned to February 2026.
ASF France reveals 82 Nigerian women face execution, highlighting gender bias and poverty in the justice system. Advocates demand a moratorium and recognition of domestic violence as a mitigating factor.
Emma McDaniel, a mother of two with disabled children, is in a High Court fight with her stepmother after being cut from her late father's £1.75 million estate. Read the full story of the family legal battle.
The US Department of Justice has dismissed eight immigration judges in New York City, a move seen as part of President Trump's nationwide crackdown on undocumented migrants. Read the full story.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition over alleged cybercrime charges. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition in an alleged cybercrime case. The judge warned him against inciting statements. Read the full details.
The National Industrial Court adjourns the arraignment of NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap to March 2026 for police investigation. Read the full details of the case alleging obstruction of justice.
ECOWAS Court delegation concludes a week-long study visit to European human rights institutions to improve enforcement of its own rulings. Discover the key takeaways.
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel challenges an FCT High Court judgment that overturned the interim suspension of Dr. Ferdinand Ejike Orji. The appeal seeks to clarify regulatory powers in Nigeria's medical sector.
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on whether internet service providers can be held liable for users' music piracy. A $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications is at stake. Read the full details.
An FCT High Court has adjourned the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026. Read the full details of the court's ruling and the legal arguments presented.
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.
Lagos High Court acquits MTN ex-staff and contractor in N1bn fraud case after settlement. EFCC ordered to return seized assets and properties immediately.
Federal High Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism charges. Analyst supports ruling, citing constitutional grounds. Discover the court's reasoning and reactions.
Lagos High Court dismisses fraud charges against contractor and ex-MTN staff in ₦1 billion Yellow Estate case. EFCC ordered to return seized assets after settlement.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigerian Police and IGP from interfering with Drawcok Estates' properties in Lagos and Abuja. Read the full ruling details.
Federal High Court Abuja mandates EFCC to immediately return 27 properties wrongly seized. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik vacates forfeiture order after claimants prove ownership. Read full details.
Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi reveals ongoing justice sector reforms focusing on citizen access and system efficiency at Lafia conference. Learn how this supports Tinubu's economic agenda.
A Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses Tigran Gambaryan's rights suit against NSA and EFCC detention. Judge rules it obstructs criminal probe into Binance. Full details inside.
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's fundamental rights appeal against DSS, citing life imprisonment conviction. Read full details on this landmark ruling.
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's rights violation case against DSS. The court ruled the appeal became academic after his terrorism conviction and life imprisonment sentence.
Federal High Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's N50 billion rights violation case against Nigerian government due to lack of diligent prosecution. Read full details.
Rep Bello El-Rufai challenges IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment while Boko Haram terrorist got 20 years. Read about the sentencing disparities in Nigeria's terrorism cases.
Turkey's top court ruled that liking opposite-sex social media posts constitutes divorce grounds, awarding compensation. Learn how digital behavior affects marriages.
Lagos State Ministry of Justice partners with EU RoLAC to promote restorative justice, aiming to decongest correctional centres and reduce court burdens. Over 80% of 360 referrals successfully resolved.
Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses Tigran Gambaryan's rights violation suit against EFCC and NSA, ruling investigations into Binance continue. Read full details.
Federal High Court dismisses Tigran Gambaryan's suit against EFCC over detention. Court refuses to interfere with money laundering investigation. Full details inside.
Federal High Court in Kaduna strikes out lawsuit challenging Reverend Joseph John Hayab's leadership of Northern CAN. The court ruled the association lacks legal capacity to sue.