Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to commission 10 newly constructed courthouses and begin…
Category: Judiciary
Retired jurist scores Nigerian judiciary below average on corruption, others
A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Amina Augie, has warned that corruption, prolonged court proceedings…
CJN warns judges against contact with political parties in election disputes
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges against hobnobbing with political…
Law officers begin 7-day warning strike in Enugu
Members of the Law Officers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State chapter, have embarked on a seven-day…
S’Court Judge advises judicial officers to reject ‘gifts’ from politicians
A retiring Supreme Court Justice, Ibrahim Saulawa, has warned judicial officers to refrain from accepting “Greek…
Lawyers’ group dares EFCC over legal fees in foreign currency caution
The Law Graduates Association of Nigeria (LAWGAN) has declared that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Badejo-Okusanya takes over as NBA’s 33rd President
The 33rd President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), has been sworn-in. She…
Council confirms 983 students failed Law School re-sit exam
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has revealed that 983 candidates failed the May 2026 Bar…
Family claims ransom payment for release of kidnapped Kebbi judge
The family of Kebbi State High Court judge, Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza, has confirmed paying N50…
Supreme Court bans lawyers using ‘Barrister’ title in official correspondence
The Supreme Court has prohibited lawyers, court registrars, litigation staff and all legal practitioners dealing with…