Category : Judiciary


AIG, 28 Others Face Contempt Charges for Disobeying Court

A Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled committal proceedings for May 2026 against former police legal director AIG Emmanuel Ade Aina and 28 others for allegedly violating court orders related to a residents' association dispute.

Ebonyi Woman Murdered Over Inheritance: NHRC Demands Justice

The National Human Rights Commission in Ebonyi State calls for justice for Nnenna Onu, a 35-year-old woman allegedly killed over her father's property inheritance. The case has seen delays since 2021, with one suspect arrested and remanded.

NHRC Launches 10-Month Human Rights Training Program

The National Human Rights Commission has initiated a comprehensive 10-month capacity-building program to enhance the protection and enforcement of human rights across Nigeria, focusing on economic, social, and cultural rights.

CSO Praises AGF for Plea Bargain in Oduah Fraud Case

The Centre for Justice and Accountability has lauded the Attorney General of the Federation for embracing a plea bargain in the N2.5 billion fraud case involving former aviation minister Stella Oduah, citing judicial efficiency and public interest protect

Group Sues FG, NASS, Police Over Alleged Protest Disruption

The Movement for Credible Elections has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government, National Assembly, and Nigerian Police for allegedly using excessive force to disrupt a peaceful protest at the National Assembly complex in Abuja.

Lawyer Slams ICPC Over El-Rufai's Release Without Court Order

Public affairs analyst Anyakweh Miracle Amadi argues that the ICPC's release of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai after his mother's death without a court order violates Nigerian law, raising constitutional concerns over arrest and detention procedure

Lawyer: El-Rufai's Arrest Legal Despite Political Claims

A legal practitioner confirms that former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai's arrest complies with Nigerian laws, noting his immunity ended in 2023. He criticizes arrest-before-investigation practices as deviating from international standards.

Female Judges Essential for Judicial Legitimacy

Justice Tinuade Akomolafe-Wilson argues that increasing female representation in Nigeria's judiciary is crucial for the justice system's legitimacy, highlighting barriers like low literacy and caregiving pressures.

NBA Launches Iseyin Branch to Enhance Justice in Oyo

The Nigerian Bar Association inaugurates its Iseyin Branch in Oyo State, featuring top jurists like Afam Osigwe and ex-CJN Ariwoola, aiming to strengthen legal practice and improve justice delivery at the grassroots level.

ICPC Criticized for Releasing El-Rufai After Mother's Death

The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission faces severe criticism from legal experts for releasing former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai from custody following his mother's death, bypassing court orders and raising rule of law concerns.

El-Rufai Released by ICPC for Mother's Funeral

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been temporarily released from ICPC custody to attend his mother's funeral, as announced by his son on social media, while legal proceedings continue.

Epstein Survivors Sue U.S. Government and Google

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government and Google after their identities were mistakenly revealed in unredacted documents published online by the Justice Department, leading to ongoing privacy violations and emotiona

Court Dismisses N54bn Oil Spill Suit Against Mobil

The Federal High Court in Uyo has dismissed a N54 billion representative suit against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited over a 2014 oil spill, ruling the claim is statute-barred due to the distinction between continuing injury and continuing effect.

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