Category: Judicial
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SHARI’A COURT HEARS CUSTODY BATTLE OVER FOUR-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON IN KADUNA
Grandmother seeks custody amid family dispute, highlighting custody rules under Shari’a law. Karimatu Sulaiman, a grandmother, pleaded to a Shari’a court in Kaduna for custody of her 4-year-old grandson after her divorced daughter remarried. Represented by counsel Usman Umar, she argued that her daughter’s remarriage nullifies her custody rights and asked for a N30,000 monthly…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STRIKES OUT FCCPC’S CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST QATAR AIRWAYS CEO
Case halted as FCCPC fails to properly serve court documents to defendants. The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against Qatar Airways CEO Temi Birdzell and three top officials. The case was struck out by Justice James Omotosho due to FCCPC’s inability…
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OSUN JUSUN CONDEMNS CHIEF JUDGE’S SILENCE ON ONGOING STRIKE, URGES RESOLUTION
Judiciary staff union presses for action as strike over promotions and training enters third week. The Osun chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) expressed frustration with Chief Judge Adepele Ojo’s refusal to engage on their strike, now in its third week. The strike, which started on Sept. 19, demands prompt promotions and…
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SUPREME COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT IN OSUN VS AGF OVER WITHHELD LOCAL GOVT ALLOCATIONS
Apex court to decide on legality of AGF’s freeze on Osun’s council funds amid constitutional battle. The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgment in the case filed by the Osun State Government against Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi over withholding statutory allocations to its 30 local councils. The suit challenges the AGF’s March 2025 directive to freeze…
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36,000 WOMEN IN BAUCHI PUSH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS RESERVED SEATS BILL
Grassroots voices rally for legal reforms to boost women’s political representation in Nigeria. Fewer than 36,000 women under the Nigeria League of Women Voters have petitioned the National Assembly to pass the Reserved Seats Bill, aimed at increasing women’s participation in governance. Chairperson Hajiya Zainab Mohammed highlighted community sensitization efforts that rallied support even among…
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COURT ORDERS POLICE TO HALT TINTED GLASS PERMIT ENFORCEMENT, MAINTAIN STATUS QUO
Federal High Court in Warri steps in to pause tinted glass permit enforcement amid legal challenge. The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has directed the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain the status quo by suspending enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy pending full court hearing. The order follows…
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TREAT FIRST, REPORT LATER: NIGERIA MUST STOP LETTING BUREAUCRACY KILL
The tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a bright Arise News anchor, should outrage every Nigerian. Shot during a robbery in Abuja, she was rushed to hospital, but instead of urgent care, staff allegedly demanded identification before treatment. She died waiting.This is not the first time. Across Nigeria, accident victims and gunshot patients have been…
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NIGERIA POWER SECTOR EXPERTS APPLAUD NEW ELECTRICITY ACT
The Electricity Act promises more power, private investment, and state empowerment. Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day also marks a turning point in the power sector, as stakeholders celebrate the transformative Electricity Act. The Act liberalizes power generation and distribution, empowering states to regulate electricity and encouraging private sector growth, boosting stability and affordability. Industry leaders commend…
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JUSUN OSUN CHAPTER VOWS TO MAINTAIN STRIKE OVER UNPAID BENEFITS AND PROMOTIONS
Union stands firm in fight for justice and overdue welfare for judiciary staff. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) Osun chapter, led by Chairman Idris Adeniran, reaffirmed its indefinite strike over stalled promotions and unpaid entitlements. They reject misleading reports and pledge unwavering unity until demands are met by the Osun Chief Judge and…
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FORMER CBN GOV. EMEFIELE ASKS ABUJA COURT TO FORECLOSE PROSECUTION OVER PROCUREMENT FRAUD
Trial stalls as prosecution misses court date, defense pushes for case dismissal. Godwin Emefiele, facing a 20-count amended charge including fraud and conspiracy, urged the Abuja High Court to foreclose prosecution after EFCC sought an adjournment without notifying the Attorney-General’s office. Justice Muazu adjourned to Oct 22, warning the prosecution this is their last chance…
