JUDICIARY NEWS

The Ondo State House of Assembly has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) expressing displeasure over a Federal High Court order restraining the legislative house from performing its functions as an arm of government. The state House of Assembly in the petition described…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), over alleged uncomplimentary comments credited to Justice Benson Anya, against the party and its members while delivering judgment on the Kano governorship elections. Justice Anya was alleged to have said…

The 2023/2024 legal year has commenced with the Court of Appeal holding a special court session on Monday. The legal year ceremony is a long-established tradition ushering in the new legal year and also provides an opportunity for justices to reflect on the…

A section of the Supreme Court complex is reportedly on fire. The cause of the fire on the nation’s apex court in Abuja is yet unknown as of the time of filing this report. Offices of three Justices have allegedly been burnt down. More…

Hajiya Binta Zubairu, Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA) on Sunday in Zaria said judges are not the cause of delay in the dispensation of justice as erroneously believed by some Nigerians. Zubairu made this known on the sidelines of a reception…

The Kano State governorship election petition tribunal's description of members of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) as "red cap wearers," "violent and terrorist cults," "bandits," and "bitter losers" has sparked outrage and controversy. The tribunal recently sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on Thursday, described Justice Amina Adamu Augie, who retired from the Supreme Court Bench, as an affable jurist who diligently and meticulously offered unquantifiable services to Nigeria and humanity in different capacities for several decades. Justice…