Category : Judiciary


NBA to Tinubu: Call Egbetokun to Order on Tinted Glass

The Nigerian Bar Association urges President Tinubu to halt the police's planned tinted glass permit enforcement from January 2, 2026, citing an ongoing court case and potential rights violations. Read the full details.

S'Court Verdict on Emergency Rule Unsettles Polity

The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.

Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds

Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.

Turaki-led PDP asks judge to recuse from leadership suit

The Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction has filed a motion requesting Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to step down from a suit filed by the Nyesom Wike camp, citing apprehension of bias. The case concerns control of the party's national secretariat.

Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy

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.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit

Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.

240 Lawyers Sworn In as Notaries Public in Abuja

Chief Judge of the FCT, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, has sworn in 240 new Notaries Public, including Barrister Somaniya Chigbue. Read about the ceremony and its significance for Nigeria's legal system.

Appeal Court Upholds Ban on VIO Stopping Motorists

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a landmark ruling, stripping Vehicle Inspection Officers of powers to stop, fine, or confiscate vehicles from motorists. This victory for road users' rights reinforces that only courts can impose sanctions.

Court Upholds Ban on VIO Vehicle Impoundment

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a ban on VIOs impounding vehicles and imposing fines, awarding N1 million in damages. Read the full details of this landmark ruling.

Nicon Town Land Row: Court Adjourns Ruling to Feb 2026

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.

82 Nigerian Women on Death Row, Group Seeks Halt

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.

US Dismisses 8 Immigration Judges in New York

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.

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