The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in…
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CJN Kekere-Ekun backs dissention on appellate court bench
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has noted that it is not mandatory…
Coroner’s inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son begins April 14
The Coroner sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court has adjourned to April 14, 2026, the commencement…
Striking magistrates reject Cross River govt’s offer of 15 official vehicles
Striking members of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State chapter, have rejected the…
Magistrates in Cross River commence indefinite strike
No fewer than74 magistrates in Cross River State have commenced an indefinite strike over issues bordering…
Appeal Court dismisses lawsuit stalling appointment of Judges in Abia
The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has dismissed an application seeking to stop…
Cross River magistrates serve notice to resume indefinite strike Feb 9 if…
Magistrates in Cross River State have threatened to resume their indefinite strike on February 9, 2026,…
Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Oyewole Kayode as Justice of Supreme Court
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Justice Oyewole Kayode as Justice of the…
NJC okays 14 candidates for appointment as Federal High Court judges
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 candidates to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as judges…
Lawyers ask Rivers CJ to decline role in process to impeach Fubara
The Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has called on the Chief Judge of…