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Buhari Confers National Award on Industrial Court President, Justice Kanyip

The Hon. President of the National Industrial Court, Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip, PhD, FNIALS on Tuesday conferred with the national award of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR by President Muhammad Buhari in attestation of his sacrifice, contribution, and growth to…

12/10/2022

Ekiti CJ Seeks Lawyers Protection for People with Mental Illness

The Ekiti Chief Judge, Justice John Adeyeye, has urged women lawyers to make use of existing laws to help reduce the stigmatization of people with mental illness. Justice Adeyeye, represented by Justice Blessing Ajileye, a Judge of the High Court made the call in Ado Ekiti at the…

11/10/2022

Abia Judges Owed 18 Months Salary – NLC

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has decried what it termed as poor treatment of workers in Abia State, alleging that judges in the state have not been paid their salaries for over 18 months. The labour union, through its President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba,…

09/10/2022

Small Claim Court Laudable, to Improve Nigeria’s Economy – Lagos CJ

The Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem O. Alogba, has said that the small claims court has the ripple effect of reducing the burden of the Magistrate Courts in the state through fast and speedy resolution as well as improving the economy…

07/10/2022

Justice Kanyip Harps on Quick Dispensation of Justice At New Legal Year Ceremony

The Hon. President of the National Industrial Court, His Lordship, Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip, Ph.D., FNIALS on Wednesday officially declared 2022/2023 New Legal year open, assured that the Court will continue to improve on its objectives on easy, affordable and quick dispensation…

05/10/2022

Niger Governor Swears in Four New Judges

Niger State Governor, Sani Bello has sworn in two High Court Judges and two Khadis of Shariah Court of Appeal as part of efforts to reduce the workload on judges in the state. Swearing in the judges at the Council Chamber in Minna,…

05/10/2022

Speedy Trial Will Enhance Financial Sector Stability – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday stated that “timely and efficient adjudication” of cases enhances stability in the Nigerian financial sector. To this extent, the CJN said time is of essence for a cross discussion of the legal…

04/10/2022

Bayelsa High Court Introduces e-Affidavit Initiative

The Bayelsa High Court has introduced the E-Affidavit Initiative aimed at efficient and effective administration of justice and to block associated revenue leakages. This is contained in a statement by Mr Julius Nyananyo, Head of Media and Information at Bayelsa Judiciary Headquarters,…

29/09/2022

Invest in Inmates’ Rehabilitation, Judge Tells Govt

A judge of the High Court of Lagos State, Atinuke Oluyemi has urged governments, at all levels, to invest in the reformation and rehabilitation of inmates of correctional centres across the country saying the step would help the inmates to be better…

27/09/2022

Lagos Chief Judge Seeks Reconstruction Of Burnt Igbosere Court

The Chief Judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Alogba has appealed to the state government to prioritize the reconstruction of the burnt Igbosere High Court. Justice Alogba made the appeal at the Lagos Central Mosque while speaking at the thanksgiving service organized by the…

26/09/2022

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