Concerns over judges’ abuse of judicial powers
Lawyers unite against bullying from the Bench Like the NBA, lawyers have expressed concern over acts of bullying being displayed by some judges in the course of court proceedings, saying…
Greed drives senior lawyers, judges, others to jeopardize Nigeria’s future — Prof. Pat Utomi
A renowned economist and public intellectual Professor Pat Utomi has delivered a sharp Easter message on X (formerly Twitter), condemning senior lawyers and judges for allegedly jeopardizing Nigeria’s future through…
Judge’s absence stalls employees N14.09 billion case against Chevron case
Trial on the N14.091 billion suit instituted by 36 former employees of Chevron Nigeria Limited, over denied retirement benefits and entitlements could not hold on the March 24, 2026 adjourned…
My Lord! Justice Kneel Down
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Minor judges have been known to abuse the contempt of court jurisdiction in an attempt to enhance their own dignity.—David Pannick QC, Judges, 119 (1987). Sardar…
Sorry, My Lord Is Not Sitting
By Festus Ogun Yes, “my lord is not sitting”. So, what can you do about that other than to murmur and return to your office? This information about my lord’s…
Wike fanfare to judges suspicious, judges are not puppets to politicians, Adeyanju warns
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over what he described as the minister’s constant public display of welfare initiatives for…
EFCC’s axe dangles over 100 lawyers as 17 get LPDC sanctions
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri No fewer than 100 lawyers are currently under the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This revelation coincided with the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee…
NJC cracks down on errant judges, back integrity
Amid mounting outrage over alleged judicial corruption, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has launched an unprecedented crackdown on errant judges, raising hopes of self-cleansing, though doubts linger over whether it…
Adopts technology to tackle sexual violence cases, Ogun CJ charges police, lawyers, others
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders — including the police, lawyers, judges, relevant government agencies, and non-profit organisations — to…
Police, govt officials, others as barriers undermining accountability in judgment enforcement
Legal and procedural barriers that continue to weaken the enforcement of court judgments against police officers and other public officials, Lagos-based lawyers raised alarm that the situation undermines accountability and…