Court reduces Bodejo’s bail from ₦2bn to ₦1bn
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reduced the bail bond granted to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, from ₦2 billion to ₦1 billion in…
Justice in the Sunlight: Why Nigeria’s Judiciary must embrace real-time transparency
By Ogu Thomas Obohi, Esq. Many Nigerians have not merely criticized the judiciary, they have quietly withdrawn their faith from it. This is not an attack on the conscientious judex,…
CJN calls for judicious management of judicial resources to strengthen justice delivery
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, FNJI, has reaffirmed that prudent…
When Bail becomes punishment: A critical reflection on the Judiciary’s increasingly stringent bail conditions
BY UJAH ISRAEL UJAH ESQ B/Phil, LLB, BL, LLM, “Justice must not only be done; it must also be seen to be done.” That timeless principle has guided judicial reasoning…
Kebbi: NBA chairman dismisses claims of judicial corruption in Nigeria
The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Kebbi State Branch, Aminu Hassan, has dismissed allegations of widespread corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary, insisting that the justice system continues to uphold…
Nigeria’s future depends on impartial justice system, strong institutions — Jonathan
*Says justice must be stronger than power Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigeria’s future can only be secured through strong institutions, an impartial judiciary, accountable leadership and strict adherence…
Nigeria’s democracy at risk without judicial autonomy, reforms: Supreme Court Justice
The judiciary remains the last line of defence for Nigeria’s democracy, but urgent reforms are needed to prevent institutional decline and safeguard the nation’s future, Justice of the Supreme Court,…
Ondo: Aiyedatiwa hails death sentence for Owo church killers
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the conviction of the terrorists who attacked and killed worshippers of St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, four years ago as a victory for…
Before the return of Judicial Anarchy
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu 1993 was the year that changed Nigeria’s judiciary. Over a period of a mere five months, the military in that year contrived to overthrow government twice.…
Tinubu’s Anniversary: Judiciary-Rule of Law – No excuses to fail, but…
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Before assuming office as Nigeria’s 16th President on May 29, 2023, Bola Tinubu had identified judicial reform as a cornerstone of economic growth and investment in his…