Category: Judicial
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KANO JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION DEMOTES REGISTRARS OVER MISCONDUCT
Kano Judicial Service Commission Demotes Registrars Over Misconduct The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has demoted Court Registrar Adamu Salisu from Grade Level 13 to 12 for forgery and falsifying affidavits, removing him from his High Court post. He admitted guilt and received a stern warning against further unethical acts or else face harsher penalties,…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT ADJOURNS NYAKO PLEA BARGAIN HEARING TO JULY 25
FEDERAL HIGH COURT ADJOURNS NYAKO PLEA BARGAIN HEARING TO JULY 25 A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the plea bargain hearing between former Adamawa Governor Murtala Nyako and the EFCC until July 25, citing delays linked to the late President Buhari’s death. EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), explained the Attorney-General’s inability to finalize…
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KANU’S THREAT TO SPARK VIOLENCE CALLED EMPTY BOAST — PROSECUTION URGES COURT TO ORDER DEFENCE
KANU’S THREAT TO SPARK VIOLENCE CALLED EMPTY BOAST — PROSECUTION URGES COURT TO ORDER DEFENCE Lead counsel Chief Kanu Agabi tells court Nnamdi Kanu’s threats are mere boasting, not criminal; prosecution disagrees, urging the court to call Kanu to enter defence over terrorism charges linked to violence. Agabi argued the prosecution failed to prove any…
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EX-JAMB REGISTRAR OJERINDE, ICPC MOVE TO SETTLE N5.2BN FRAUD CASE OUT OF COURT
EX-JAMB REGISTRAR OJERINDE, ICPC MOVE TO SETTLE N5.2BN FRAUD CASE OUT OF COURT Former JAMB boss Prof. Dibu Ojerinde and the ICPC are pushing for an out-of-court settlement in his long-running N5.2 billion corruption case. Lawyers confirmed the fresh move for an administrative resolution to the Federal High Court, leading to an adjournment until October…
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LAWYERS AGAINST ALL ODDS: FROM CAMP TO COURTROOM
LAWYERS AGAINST ALL ODDS: FROM CAMP TO COURTROOM Who says you can’t rewrite your story? Five former IDPs just swapped survival for suits and are now officially lawyers. Talk about turning the tables! When Boko Haram chased them from their homes in Borno, David Ayuba, Peter Isaac, Rifkatu Ali, Saminu Wakili, and Nathan Ibrahim didn’t…
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SENATE SWAPS NATASHA: NEW LEADER FOR DIASPORA COMMITTEE
SENATE SWAPS NATASHA: NEW LEADER FOR DIASPORA COMMITTEE Drama in the Senate! Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is out as Diaspora Committee Chair, replaced by Aniekan Bassey amid ongoing political tensions.The Nigerian Senate has officially removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) from her role as Chair of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced…
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UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE
UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE UNICEF calls on Kebbi lawmakers to fast-track the Child Protection Act and introduce child benefit allowances to boost education, healthcare, and welfare for vulnerable kids. During a visit to the Kebbi House of Assembly, UNICEF’s Michael Juma highlighted the urgent need for…
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SENATE DEMANDS JUSTICE, COMPENSATION FOR FAMILY OF TODDLER KILLED BY NDLEA STRAY BULLET
SENATE DEMANDS JUSTICE, COMPENSATION FOR FAMILY OF TODDLER KILLED BY NDLEA STRAY BULLET A tragic NDLEA operation in Asaba leaves a two-year-old dead and his brother nearly blind—now the Senate is stepping in, demanding justice and N200 million compensation for the grieving family. The Senate has called on the Federal Government to help the National…
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NEW LEGAL EAGLES TAKE FLIGHT: 5,725 LAWYERS SWORN IN ABUJA
NEW LEGAL EAGLES TAKE FLIGHT: 5,725 LAWYERS SWORN IN ABUJA The legal world just got a major boost as 5,725 fresh lawyers officially joined the Nigerian Bar, ready to shake up courtrooms across the nation!On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Abuja was buzzing with excitement as the Body of Benchers called to bar an impressive cohort…
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EFCC BOSS URGES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: PASS THE UNEXPLAINED WEALTH BILL NOW
EFCC BOSS URGES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: PASS THE UNEXPLAINED WEALTH BILL NOW No more hiding wealth in plain sight—EFCC’s Ola Olukayode is calling on lawmakers to pass the Unexplained Wealth Bill and help Nigeria finally clamp down on corruption and illicit riches. The EFCC Chairman, speaking at a national conference on fiscal governance, highlighted shocking findings…
