JUDICIARY

The Rivers Judicial Service Commission (JSC) says the retirement of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George is not connected to the political crisis in the state. George announced his retirement on Monday, citing the current political crisis in the state, which led to the…

Mr Tajudeen Adegbenga Elias has been officially confirmed as the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Lagos State, effective January 2, 2025. A graduate of Lagos State University, Ojo, Elias earned his law degree in 1994, and was called to the…

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has created an ‘Insolvency Unit’ for the court, the court’s Chief Registrar, Sulaiman Hassan, has said. In a statement, the court said the creation of this Unit is done under the provisions…

Amid his contentious suspension by the House of Assembly, the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, has vowed to remain in office until the expiration of his tenure.  He addressed the people in Tiv at the burial of his mother-in-law…

Retired Federal High Court Judge, Justice Taiwo Taiwo, has called for more concise and straightforward court judgments to prevent public confusion and misinterpretation, particularly in today’s politically charged atmosphere. Speaking on Tuesday to Newsmen, organized by the newspaper’s editorial board, the former Chairman…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has described the late Justice Alagoa as a rare breed, devoid of arrogance and elitism. Speaking in Abuja at a valedictory court session held in honour of the late Justice of the Supreme Court on…