Category: Judicial
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NAJN JOINS GLOBAL JUDICIAL FAMILY WITH IAJ MEMBERSHIP
The National Association of Judges in Nigeria (NAJN) has officially been welcomed into the International Association of Judges (IAJ) at the 67th annual meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks a proud moment for Nigeria’s judiciary, signaling global trust and recognition of its independence and commitment to the rule of law. Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun expressed…
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF CALLS FOR STRONGER MILITARY-JUDICIARY PARTNERSHIP TO UPHOLD MILITARY JUSTICE
Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has urged a closer alliance between the military and judiciary to protect discipline and fairness in military justice. Speaking at the launch of the book “Annotation of Cases on Court Martial,” he emphasized that discipline is the foundation of military professionalism and warned against treating military law like…
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HOUSE OF REPS TO PROBE NECO OVER ALLEGED UNAPPROVED SPENDING
The House of Representatives has decided to investigate the National Examination Council (NECO) over claims of extra-budgetary spending without proper approval. The probe follows a motion by Rep. Amobi Ogah, who stressed that NECO must be accountable for its internally generated revenue as a government agency. The investigation will cover NECO’s budget performance, bank statements,…
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HOUSE REJECTS US SENATE MOVE TO LABEL NIGERIA “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN”
Nigeria pushes back strongly against US Senate’s attempt to label it as a violator of religious freedom, rejecting what it calls misleading narratives. The House of Representatives unanimously dismissed the US Senate’s move to designate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious rights violations. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu led the motion, highlighting Nigeria’s…
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SENATE COMMITTEE SAYS NNPCL RESPONDED TO 19 AUDIT QUERIES, REVIEW PENDING
Senate Public Accounts Chair, Sen. Aliyu Wadada, confirms NNPCL has replied to all 19 audit questions covering 2017-2023, including concerns over a staggering N210 trillion yet to be accounted for. The committee is set to review the responses thoroughly before making any public declarations. Wadada also flagged issues beyond finances, such as opaque production sharing…
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NMA SEEKS MORE TIME TO COMPLETE NNAMDI KANU’S HEALTH REPORT
The Nigerian Medical Association’s panel assessing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s health has requested an extra week to finish its report. DSS lawyer Suraj Sa’ada said the team wants to be thorough, and the court agreed to adjourn until October 16. Kanu’s fitness to stand trial remains under review following a Sept. 26 court order to…
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SENATE, HOUSE COMMITTEES SEND MINISTER BACK FOR DOCUMENTS
The joint Senate and House Committees on Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy asked Minister Hannatu Musawa to return on Oct. 27 after she showed up unprepared without the needed 2025 budget performance documents. Despite two months’ notice, the ministry failed to provide essential papers, forcing the committee to adjourn. Lawmakers stressed the importance of proper…
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FORENSIC PROBE STALLED IN $4.5B EMEFIELE FRAUD TRIAL
The forensic exam of Mr. Godwin Emefiele’s phone and WhatsApp chats hit a snag at Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday. A joint inspection ordered by the court didn’t happen due to disputes between prosecution and defense on how to conduct it. Emefiele and co-defendant Henry Omoile face hefty corruption charges involving billions. Emefiele’s lawyer…
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NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN RETURNS TO SENATE AFTER SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION
The Kogi Central senator resumes plenary amid cheers and debate over her suspension controversy. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took her seat in the Senate on Tuesday after completing a six-month suspension imposed over alleged misconduct during a protest against her seat reassignment. Her return sparked warm greetings from colleagues as plenary resumed under Deputy Senate President Barau…
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FCCPC WITHDRAWS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MULTICHOICE NIGERIA AFTER SETTLEMENT
Legal battle ends as MultiChoice and FCCPC resolve differences out of court. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) withdrew criminal charges against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, including Chairman Adewunmi Ogunsanya and CEO John Ugbe, following an out-of-court settlement. The charges involved allegations of failing to comply with lawful summons and…
