Wanted In Nigeria: Open Justice System
By Tonnie Iredia The Southwest of Nigeria leads in several aspects of life in the country today because its pioneering leader, Obafemi Awolowo had before independence in 1960, created for…
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…
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…