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…
NBA President, Afam Osigwe, didn’t brand judges, lawyers ‘worst bribe takers’
Contrary to reports suggesting that the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, described judges and lawyers as the “worst bribe takers and givers,” excerpts from…
Borno govt swears in six new High Court judges
Borno State Government has sworn in six newly appointed High Court judges as part of efforts to strengthen justice delivery in the state. The judges were sworn in on Thursday…
Adamawa appoints 20 High Court Judges
The Adamawa State Judicial Service Commission has appointed of 20 judges for High Courts, Sharia Court of Appeal and Customary Court of Appeal in the state. The newly appointed high…