Tag: #Judiciary
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COURT ADMITS VIDEO SAID TO IMPLICATE NDLEA IN ABBA KYARI TRIAL
A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted a defence video allegedly linking NDLEA operatives to misconduct, marking a fresh twist in the ongoing trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari. Justice Emeka Nwite overruled objections from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and admitted the video as Exhibit D-3. The footage reportedly contains confessional statements…
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CROSS RIVER MAGISTRATES SUSPEND STRIKE, GIVE SEPTEMBER DEADLINE
Judiciary hopeful as magistrates pause industrial action pending government action. Magistrates in Cross River State have suspended their strike after weeks off the bench, following the intervention of Chief Judge, Justice Akon Ikpeme. The industrial action, which began on Feb. 8, was prompted by alleged non-fulfilment of welfare promises made by the state government in…
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MAGISTRATES CRY OUT OVER POOR WELFARE, INSECURITY IN SOUTH-SOUTH
Judicial stakeholders warn that neglecting magistrates could weaken justice delivery and fuel corruption. Stakeholders across South-South Nigeria have urged state governments to urgently provide official vehicles, housing, and improved welfare for magistrates to boost their safety, morale, and effectiveness. Legal practitioners say many magistrates still rely on public transport or motorcycles to work, exposing them…
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MAGISTRATES EARN UNDER N250,000 IN SOUTHEAST — STAKEHOLDERS RAISE ALARM
They handle most of Nigeria’s daily court cases, yet many magistrates in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu take home less than N250,000 a month — and work in crumbling courtrooms. Lawyers and judiciary stakeholders across the Southeast are sounding the alarm over what they describe as poor pay and harsh working conditions for magistrates. In Anambra,…
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ONE DAY, N310 MILLION: COURT SLAMS POLICE OVER ILLEGAL DETENTION OF LAWYER
A Delta High Court says unlawful arrest has a price — and the police must pay it. A Delta State High Court sitting in Ozoro has fined the Nigeria Police Force and its officers ₦310 million for the unlawful arrest and one-day detention of a lawyer, Otedjere Jude. In a strongly worded judgment, Justice E.O.…
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ACTIONAID NIGERIA URGES RENEWED ACCOUNTABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY
From voice to action—calls for real democracy, transparency, and justice in Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria’s Dr. Andrew Mamedu urged all levels of government and citizens to move beyond words to real accountability, highlighting ongoing democratic challenges like the Rivers state crisis. He called for reinstatement of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, strong legislative oversight, judiciary boldness, and swift…
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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR MEDIA & INFORMATION LITERACY (AFRICMIL) WARNS – LACK OF LEGAL PROTECTION UNDERMINES WHISTLEBLOWING IN NIGERIA
Nine years on, whistleblower policy stalls due to weak protections and judiciary gaps. Dr. Chido Onumah of AFRICMIL highlights Nigeria’s whistleblower policy struggles, urging enhanced legal safeguards and judicial training to restore public trust. AFRICMIL plans Nigeria’s first National Interactive Forum for Judges on whistleblower protection to foster dialogue and shape effective enforcement ahead of…
