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…
Ayeni Educates Future Civic Leaders On Judiciary’s Impact On Governance
In an era where democratic stability and the rule of law face growing global pressure, a legal scholar, Oluwaseyi Ayeni, is reshaping how citizens, policymakers, and future leaders understand the…
Judiciary: Spotlight on cases that defined 2025
By Henry Ojelu Judiciary at crossroads In a year marked by heightened public scrutiny, political tensions, constitutional contestations and renewed focus on justice delivery, the Nigerian judiciary found itself at…
ADC to S’Court: Your Ruling Academic, Endangers Democracy, Confederation Federalism
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Supreme Court’s endorsement of presidential powers to remove elected state governors and dismantle democratic structures is a constitutional tyranny that endangers federalism and…