Judiciary
Excessive Court Battles Over Elections Are Eroding Nigerian Democracy, Says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a stark warning that Nigeria's escalating reliance on courts to settle election disputes is fundamentally undermining the...
African Democracy Rests on Strong Institutions and Independent Courts, Says Appeal Court President
Africa's democratic future hangs in the balance, and only resilient institutions coupled with unwavering judicial independence can secure it. Speaking at the 2026...
Federal Judge Faces Impeachment Push After Blocking Trump Order on Somali Immigration Status
A federal judge appointed by President Barack Obama is confronting a renewed impeachment effort after issuing an order that temporarily prevents the Trump...
Nigerian Judges Escape Sanctions Due to Weak Evidence in Petitions, Says Retired Supreme Court Justice
Retired Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili has revealed that the overwhelming majority of petitions filed against Nigerian judges fail to result in sanctions...
Atiku Hails Court Order Halting Deregistration of Five Political Parties in Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has welcomed a Court of Appeal order staying the execution of a controversial Federal High Court judgment that...
Kebbi NBA Chairman Defends Judiciary Integrity Amid Corruption Allegations
Nigeria's judiciary remains fundamentally sound despite persistent allegations of corruption, according to the chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association's Kebbi State branch. Aminu...
FG National Assembly Judiciary Adopt Digital First Governance Policy
The Federal Government, National Assembly, and Judiciary have agreed to implement a comprehensive Digital First Governance policy aimed at improving service delivery across...
ADC Alleges Plot to Remove Judge from Nafiu Bala Gombe Case
The African Democratic Congress has alleged attempts to pressure Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja Division to withdraw from the...
Court Remands Ex Skye Bank Chairman Ayeni Over Alleged N15.6bn Fraud
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Apo Abuja has ordered the remand of Tunde Ayeni former chairman of the...
Akpoti Uduaghan Rejects Court Ruling in Bello Defamation Case
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rejected a ₦1 billion damages award issued against her in a defamation suit filed by former Kogi State Governor...
