Category: Judiciary

“El-Rufai Blames Judiciary for Corruption”

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has directly blamed the Nigerian judiciary for fostering corruption and eroding public trust in the justice system. He accused many judges and lawyers of compromising their responsibilities in delivering fair justice. While speaking on Monday, May 19, 2025, during the Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, in Abuja, El-Rufai said the Nigerian public has lost faith in the judiciary due to repeated delays in legal proceedings and rulings that many view as biased or externally influenced. “Our judiciary—tasked with…

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Intensifies as Prosecution Unveils Incriminating Evidence

Tolu Adebayo

Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial Intensifies as Prosecution Unveils Incriminating Evidence Abuja, Nigeria – The ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), escalated on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with Justice James Omotosho overseeing proceedings. Prosecutors continued to build their case against Kanu, accusing him of terrorism, murder, and inciting violence against Nigerian security forces, presenting a series of documents and recordings aimed at linking him to acts of unrest. During the session, a key witness identified only as BBB,…

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Judges in Trouble as NJC Declares Justice Illegal

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) declared Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu’s appointment as Acting Chief Judge of Imo State null and void. The NJC ordered Governor Hope Uzodinma to reverse the decision and appoint the most senior judge, per constitutional provisions. This resolution was among key decisions made during the NJC’s 108th meeting held on April 29 and 30, 2025. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, presided over the meeting and approved all decisions made. NJC Orders Immediate Reversal of Imo Acting CJ Appointment In a statement, NJC Deputy Director of…

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Why Judge Withdrew From Senator Natasha’s Case

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Why Judge Withdrew From Senator Natasha’s Case Justice Egwuatu Withdraws From Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suit Against Akpabio, Citing Personal Reasons ABUJA, NIGERIA – Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the legal case filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others. The withdrawal was announced in court on [Insert Date, or state ‘on Monday’ or ‘recently’ if the exact date is not specified in your source material], with the judge citing personal reasons that he said made it impossible for…

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Court Condemns Rivers Sole Administrator for Defying Order on LGA Committees, RSIEC

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Court Condemns Rivers Sole Administrator for Defying Order on LGA Committees, RSIEC Port Harcourt, Rivers State – A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has delivered a sharp rebuke to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), for his recent controversial decisions to dissolve all 23 local government caretaker committees and reconstitute the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The court’s firm stance underscores a growing legal and political storm surrounding the Sole Administrator’s actions, which are alleged to have been undertaken in direct defiance of…

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Court Bars Amaewhule, 24 Others from Parading as Rivers Lawmakers

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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an injunction barring the Speaker of the state Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, and 24 other lawmakers from parading as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Justice Charles N. Wali delivered the order in a case with suit number PHC/1512/CS/2024, filed by Victor Oko Jumbo (Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly), Sokari Goodboy, Orubienimigha Timothy, and other members of the Assembly. The suit names Martin Amaewhule and 24 others,…

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Court Orders Substituted Service for Mohbad’s Wife in DNA Test Application

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The Chief Magistrate Court situated in Ikorodu has issued an order for Wunmi, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as Mohbad, to be served notice regarding an impending DNA test application through substituted means. This ruling, disclosed in a statement signed by a member of the legal team representing the Aloba family, Monisola Odumosu, and obtained by PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, marks a significant step in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the paternity of baby Liam. The application, filed by the legal team representing Joseph Aloba,…

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Anambra-Based Lawyer Paraded by Police for Alleged Brutal Assault on 10-Year-Old Househelp

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Arrested Lawyer Faces Attempted Murder and Child Abuse Charges The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has paraded Mrs. Adachukwu Okafor, an Anambra-based lawyer, who is under investigation for the alleged assault of her 10-year-old househelp. Okafor presented herself at the police station after being declared wanted, with a N2 million bounty placed on her, for reportedly using a red-hot knife, an electric pressing iron, and other weapons to brutalize the underage househelp. Police Spokesperson Addresses Media, Cites Attempted Murder and Child Abuse ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO),…

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Court of Appeal Affirms Governor Fintiri’s Victory in Adamawa State Election

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In a decisive ruling, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the re-election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as the governor of Adamawa State. The verdict comes in response to an appeal lodged by Senator Aisha Binani, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the judgment of the state governorship election petition tribunal. Following the supplementary election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner with 430,861 votes, while Senator Binani of the APC garnered 398,788 votes.…

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Supreme Court to Pronounce Verdict on Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial this Friday

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The Supreme Court is set to announce its judgment on the appeals lodged by both the federal government and Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday. The five-member panel, led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, scheduled the verdict for October 5 after receiving final submissions from Tijani Gazali (SAN), representing the federal government, and Mike Ozekhome (SAN), counsel for Kanu. The federal government is urging the court to overturn a prior judgment by the Court of Appeal, which nullified the treasonable felony charge against…

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NJC Recommends Appointment of 11 Justices to the Supreme Court and Other Judicial Officers

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has put forth recommendations for the appointment of 11 justices to the Supreme Court bench, according to a statement released by the NJC’s Director of Information, Soji Oye, on Wednesday. Oye stated that the swearing-in of the recommended candidates to the Supreme Court will occur following the approval of their recommendation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and confirmation by the Senate. Additionally, the heads of various courts recommended by the NJC will be sworn in upon approval by their respective state governors and subsequent confirmation…

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Supreme Court Rejects PDP’s Bid to Oust Uzodinma, Fines Counsel N40 Million for Frivolous Application

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The Supreme Court has rejected the application filed by Emeka Ihedioha, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in his attempt to oust Hope Uzodinma from his position as the governor of Imo state. Ihedioha had sought a consequential order from the court, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue him a certificate of return as the duly elected governor of Imo state in the 2019 election. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, delivering the lead judgment on Tuesday, declared the application devoid of merit, characterizing it as frivolous and vexatious.…

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