Category: Judicial
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MADAGASCAR PRESIDENT DISSOLVES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AMID POLITICAL TURMOIL
The presidency of Madagascar has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly, the country’s lower house, through a decree citing constitutional authority. This move comes as the assembly was gathering signatures to hold an extraordinary session aimed at impeaching President Andry Rajoelina, sparking claims from assembly leaders that the dissolution lacks legal legitimacy. The country…
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SOUTH-WESTERS CALL FOR TOUGHER LAWS, PROSECUTIONS AGAINST FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Voices from the South-West are rising to demand stronger legal frameworks and firmer prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices across the region and Nigeria at large. This call came during a focused one-day training and engagement that brought together law enforcement, prosecutors, judiciary members, and Survivor-Centred Legal Aid advocates to combat gender-based violence (GBV)…
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CONVICTED KIDNAPPER EVANS RE-ARRAIGNED FOR ALLEGED MURDER OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS IN LAGOS
The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, famously known as Evans, before an Ikeja High Court over the alleged murder of two police officers. The trial, previously handled by Justice Adenike Coker, was transferred to Justice Oyindamola Ogala. Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, faced an amended five-count charge including murder, attempted…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN IBADAN ADJOURNS CASE OF STUDENT DENIED ACCESS TO UI STUDENTS’ PORTAL
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has postponed the adoption of written addresses to October 14 in a case filed by Kayode Bello, a University of Ibadan postgraduate student, who is challenging the university for denying him access to the students’ portal needed for registration. Bello, representing himself, alleges victimisation by university authorities despite having…
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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…
