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…
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…
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…
*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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to strengthen security enforcement and judicial coordination across the nation’s airports. FAAN warned that offences committed within airport facilities pose serious…
By Akinwumi Laleye This is a reflection on judicial inconsistency, legal certainty, and public confidence in the administration of justice. The increasing prevalence of conflicting judgments in Nigeria has once…