Law/Judiciary
Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife docked for alleged attempted murder
Precious Chikwendu, was on Monday docked in a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja for attempted murder of her former husband,...
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Lagos govt arrests developer of Yaba collapsed building
The Lagos State Government has arrested the developer of a collapsed building at No. 16 Akanbi Crescent, Onike, Yaba for...
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Supreme Court Declares Executive Order 10 Unlawful, Dismisses Governors’ N66bn Suit
The Supreme Court has declared as unlawful and unconstitutional, Executive Order 10 (EO10) on the funding of State Judiciary and...
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Delays in high profile cases: Judiciary can’t be blamed – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Tanko Muhammad says the position of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney-General...
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Constitution amendment committee recommends splitting of justice ministry
By Adebisi Najmu The office of Nigeria’s attorney-general will be separated from that of the minister of justice, the Joint...
Read moreJudiciary Constitution Amendment to cut down CJN’s powers – NASS
ByFaruk Khalil Nigeria’s National Assembly is considering an amendment to the country’s 1999 Constitution which will cut down the powers...
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Benin Republic Government Extends Igboho’s Detention For Six Months
The government of the Republic of Benin has extended the incarceration of Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho...
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I’ve lost interest in pursuing SAN title, but I won’t stop going to court –80-year-old lawyer, Uno
Patrick Odey Eighty-year-old legal practitioner from Akwa Ibom State, Pa Umoekeyo Abasiene Uno, speaks to PATRICK ODEY about his life experiences Tell...
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National Assembly should reject proposed immunity for judges –Adegboruwa
Leke Baiyewu A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, shares his thoughts with LEKE BAIYEWU on the reforms being proposed by...
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164 lawyers shortlisted for 15 judges slots in Federal High Court
No fewer than 164 lawyers have been shortlisted for appointment as judges to fill the available 15 slots in the...
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