Category: Judicial
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NIGERIA’S NEW WILDLIFE PROTECTION BILL PASSES SENATE, SET TO STRENGTHEN CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Great news for wildlife lovers and conservationists! Nigeria’s Senate has officially passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024, a major step forward in combating illegal wildlife trafficking and protecting Nigeria’s rich biodiversity. The bill, which now awaits President Bola Tinubu’s signature, updates outdated laws, introduces tougher penalties for offenders, and enhances the powers…
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COURT DISMISSES NO-CASE SUBMISSION BY ABBY KYARI AND BROTHERS, ORDERS THEM TO OPEN DEFENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed the no-case submission application filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari and his two brothers in a 23-count charge brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Justice James Omotosho ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the…
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SENATE TO CONFIRM NEW SERVICE CHIEFS WEDNESDAY TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
The Nigerian Senate is set to confirm the newly appointed Service Chiefs on Wednesday, October 29, following a letter from President Bola Tinubu seeking their approval. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the screening during Tuesday’s plenary, emphasizing the urgency of confirming the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs so they can begin their…
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BAIL IN NIGERIA: LAW SAYS IT’S FREE, BUT STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR URGENT REVIEW OF ENFORCEMENT
There’s growing outcry from police prosecutors, lawyers, NGOs, and rights activists about how bail procedures are handled in practice in Nigeria. While the law clearly states that bail is a conditional right and must not require payment, everyday realities often tell a different story. Section 62(1) and Section 64(1) of the Police Act 2020 say…
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COURT ADJOURNS ARRANGEMENT OF SEN. ANDY UBA IN N400 MILLION FRAUD CASE TO NOVEMBER 6
Senator Andy Uba and his co-defendant Benjamin Etu will have to wait until November 6 to be arraigned in the Federal High Court, Abuja, over an alleged N400 million fraud. The matter was adjourned Tuesday because Justice Mohammed Umar, the trial judge, was occupied in another court division. The judge had threatened to issue a…
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MAGISTRATE COURT IN OGUDU LOCKS UP MAN FOR STEALING FROM FAMILY AND THREATENING HIS FATHER
A 28-year-old man, Edet Emmanuel, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos after being found guilty of stealing from his own family and threatening to kill his father. Despite facing a four-count charge including stealing, willful damage, and threat to life, Emmanuel pleaded not guilty. According to…
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SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S DEFAMATION TRIAL HEARING ADJOURNED TO DECEMBER 1
The Abuja High Court presided by Justice Chizoba Oji on Monday adjourned the hearing of the preliminary objection filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging the powers of the Attorney-General of the Federation to prosecute her. The senator faces a three-count charge of criminal defamation concerning alleged harmful imputations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT SET TO OPEN 2025/2026 LEGAL YEAR WITH ANNUAL JUDGES’ CONFERENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja will kick off its 2025/2026 Legal Year and Annual Judges’ Conference from December 15 to 18. The event, announced in a circular by Chief Judge Justice John Tsoho, is seen as a key platform for reflection, evaluation, and strategic planning to enhance judicial efficiency and improve administration of justice.…
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KANU WITHDRAWS DEFENSE IN TERRORISM TRIAL, CLAIMS NO VALID CHARGES AGAINST HIM
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has abandoned his earlier plan to call witnesses in his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. After reviewing the prosecution’s case file, Kanu told Justice James Omotosho he believed there was no valid charge against him and that he was subjected…
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SHEIKH AHMAD GUMI URGES ISLAMIC JUDGES TO GRANT ABUSED WOMEN DIVORCE WITHOUT COMPENSATION
Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on Islamic judges and clerics to ensure women enduring domestic abuse are given the right to divorce their husbands without being forced to pay compensation. Speaking at his weekly Tafsir session at Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna, Gumi emphasized that Islam condemns oppression in marriage and grants both…
