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Independent, Efficient Judiciary is the Cornerstone of Democracy

By Hon Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem, CFR, JP+ Hon. President, Court of Appeal PROTOCOL(deemed duly observed) It is with immense pleasure and gratitude to God Almighty that I extend a warm and heartfelt appreciation to the NBA President and team for asking me to be…

02/09/2023

CJN Earns More Than VP, Sen. President – RMAFC

The Chief Justice of the Nigeria (CJN) earns more than the Vice President and the Senate President, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RAMFAC) said yesterday. The commission also stated that the Justices of the Supreme Court earn higher than Senators while the Chief Judges…

30/08/2023

Ex-Benue Customary Court President Murdered

A retired President of the Benue State Customary Court of Appeal, Mrs Margaret Igbeta, has been allegedly murdered in her home located at Wantor Kwange Street in Makurdi metropolis of the state. Igbeta, 72, was found lifeless in a pool of blood Thursday…

25/08/2023

FHC Chief Judge, Tsoho, Transfers Nigeria Air Airlines’ Suit to Lagos

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reversed the decision to transfer the suit file by some airlines against Nigeria Air to Abuja. The matter is now to continue at the Federal High Court, Lagos and no…

22/08/2023

Rivers Judiciary Moves to Safeguard Lives of Judges, Workers

The Rivers State Judiciary worried over the safety and welfare of its judges and other workers have commenced intensive training for its drivers, orderlies and protocol officers attacked to judicial officers. The Chief Judge of the State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi stressed that the…

19/08/2023

Nigerian Government Has ‘No Respect for Court’ – Judge

The President Bola Tinubu administration has no respect for the rule of law, a judge said during a ruling on Thursday. Nicholas Oweibo, a federal high court judge, in Lagos said this while giving his ruling on the ‘illegal possession of firearms and ammunition” charges…

18/08/2023

Kano Tribunal Chairman Backtracks On Senior Lawyers’ Bribery Attempt

The Chairman of Kano State National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Flora Azinge has shed more light into the attempt by Senior Lawyers to bribe her. Justice Azinge stated this after her attention was drawn to the matter by…

17/08/2023

Radda Swears In Four High Court Judges, Warns NBA Against Backing Criminals

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has warned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to call its members who are in a habit of supporting bandits, rapists, armed robbers, and other criminal elements into order. He claimed that most of the NBA members hide under…

15/08/2023

NJC Denounces Fake Letter Regarding Order Of Seniority Of Judges In Kebbi State

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has vehemently disowned a contrived letter dated July 14th, 2023, which falsely portrays itself as originating from the Council. The swift and resolute reaction from the NJC underscores its unwavering dedication to preserving the sanctity and transparency…

13/08/2023

Kano’s Yusuf Abba Swears In First Female Chief Judge

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sworn in Justice Dije Audu Aboki as the first female Chief Judge of the state. The ceremony took place at Africa House, Government House, Kano, on Monday, where Governor Yusuf urged the judiciary to rally behind…

07/08/2023

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