Tag: #Judiciary
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JONATHAN PUSHES FOR CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO END ELECTION CASE DRAMA
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria’s election disputes are dragging for too long — and wants a single court to handle them once and for all. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to overhaul the country’s electoral litigation system by creating a specialised Constitutional Court to handle all election-related cases.…
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APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has affirmed the conviction of former Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL) boss, Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds—ordering him to refund more than $2.09 million and N1.65 billion. The former general had challenged the verdict of a Special Court Martial that dismissed him from the army and sentenced…
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COURT CLEARS ABBA KYARI, BROTHERS IN ASSET DECLARATION CASE
Judge says prosecution failed to prove its case — describes trial as “persecution.” The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the non-declaration of assets case filed against suspended DCP Abba Kyari and his two brothers. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) failed to prove the allegations…
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FHC CHIEF JUDGE TSOHO READY TO FACE CCB OVER ASSET DECLARATION CLAIMS
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, says he’s prepared to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations that he failed to declare some bank accounts in his asset form. In a statement issued by the court’s Director of Information, Dr Catherine Christopher, Tsoho reaffirmed his willingness to…
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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…
