Tag: #RuleOfLaw
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KANO GOVT DENIES AMNESTY CLAIMS, VOWS PROTECTION OF RIGHTS
State rejects allegations of harassment, insists actions target cybercrime, not critics. The Kano State Government on Thursday dismissed Amnesty International’s claims of harassment and intimidation as “misleading and unfounded,” stressing its commitment to human rights and freedom of expression. Commissioner Ibrahim Waiya said security agencies act only on credible allegations of cyberbullying, defamation, or incitement,…
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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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LPPC CRACKS DOWN ON ‘BLUE SILK’ TITLE, SAYS ONLY SAN IS RECOGNISED
Committee warns lawyers: there’s no shortcut to the prestigious Silk rank. The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has cautioned lawyers against using the title “Blue Silk,” declaring it has no legal backing and is not recognised under Nigerian law. In a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the committee…
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WITNESS PROTECTION, SENTENCING KEY TO CURBING CRIME – TARABA CJ
Justice Joel Agya stresses robust systems to boost criminal trials and public confidence. The Chief Judge of Taraba, Justice Joel Agya, has said that witness protection and clear sentencing guidelines are crucial for an effective fight against crime and corruption. Speaking at a workshop in Jalingo, he warned that exposing witnesses to intimidation or harm…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE RED FLAG OVER MAGISTRATES’ WELFARE IN NORTH-CENTRAL
Experts warn neglect could fuel corruption and weaken justice delivery. Stakeholders across Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger States are sounding the alarm over the poor welfare of magistrates, warning that continued neglect could undermine effective justice delivery and public trust in the judiciary. In a survey by NAN, civil society groups, lawyers and community leaders urged…
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JUSUN SOUNDS ALARM OVER POOR WELFARE FOR MAGISTRATES
Union warns neglect puts judges at risk and weakens justice delivery. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Plateau Chapter, has called for urgent improvement in the welfare of magistrates and judiciary workers in the state. Speaking in Jos, JUSUN Chairman Ayuba Tongs said magistrates have been largely sidelined compared to judges of superior courts…
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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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TINUBU DEFAMATION CASE: COURT THROWS OUT SOWORE’S DOCUMENTS
Judge says evidence can’t come through a witness who knows nothing about it, as DSS trial takes a dramatic turn. The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected documents tendered by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, in his ongoing trial over alleged defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the…
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EX-AGF MALAMI, SON FACE TERRORISM FINANCING, GUN CHARGES
A dramatic courtroom moment in Abuja as a former justice minister and his son plead not guilty to serious security-related allegations. Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz, have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. Prosecutors told the court…
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PDP SAYS LEGAL STORM IS OVER, UNITY TIME NOW
Court battles fade as party leaders call for healing, trust and a fresh start The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it’s turning the page after months of internal crisis, declaring that the legal storm is over and the focus must now be on reconciliation and unity. Speaking at the party’s 85th Board of Trustees (BoT)…
