Jigawa court begins cultural Ramadan recess
The High Court of Jigawa State has announced a Ramadan recess, effective from Monday, March 9, 2026, to Thursday, March 19, 2026. That early this month, the Jigawa State Government…
Kyari’s acquittal laudable, Ooni’s aide gives kudos to judiciary
The Senior Special Assistant to His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife on South-East Matters, Ani Uzoma (popularly known as Soul2Soul), has lauded the Federal High Court for acquitting and…
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…
In Nigeria, a Judge is not above or beyond investigation
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged…. Bible, Matthew 7:1-2 (NKJV) In the first six months…
Ogun awards ₦6.1bn building construction contract for Court of Appeal Complex
The Ogun State Government has approved the award of a contract for the construction of a complex to house the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal. The approval was…
Taraba: Kefas swears in new judges, other officials
In a ceremony marked by solemnity and renewed commitment to institutional strengthening, the governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, yesterday swore in a new High Court Judge, two Khadis…
It’s time to save Judicial Appointments from corruption
By C A Odinkalu President Bola Tinubu, addressing judges during the 2025 All Nigerian Judges’ Conference of the Superior Courts, held at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja on…
Judiciary criticism must be evidence-based facts to protect courts –CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday decried what she described as “broad, sweeping attacks” on the judiciary, warning that indiscriminate allegations of corruption against judges…
The last HOPE (1)
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Introduction: The judiciary in Nigeria is going through very turbulent times and it is very worrisome. In democratic societies, the judiciary serves as the final arbiter…
Judicial corruption: Again, concrete actions must be taken now – Amnesty
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has ignited a nationwide debate after describing members of the judiciary and legal profession as the worst perpetrators of…