Afe Babalola, SAN, is suing Barrister Dele Farotimi for defamation over claims in Farotimi's book accusing Babalola of influencing fraudulent Supreme Court judgments. The 16-count lawsuit has sparked public debate, with Nigerians divided on the implications for freedom of speech and judicial...
The National Judicial Council (NJC) suspends Rivers and Anambra High Court judges, Justice G.C. Aguma and Justice A.O. Nwabunike, for one year without pay due to misconduct. They will be placed on a watch list for two years. Additionally, two judicial officers face compulsory retirement for...
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was sworn in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu. The ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, follows her Senate confirmation. Prominent legal figures and Supreme Court justices attended, marking a new chapter for Nigeria's...
Supreme Court declares state governors' control over Local Government funds unconstitutional, mandates direct allocation. Landmark ruling aims to bolster LG autonomy amid governance reforms.
In a landmark ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared it unconstitutional for state...
The Nigerian judiciary has contributed in no small measure to the socio-economic and political survival of the country, since its independence from British rule in 1960.
Nevertheless, the jury is still out on the degree of importance the country placed on the third arm of government. …
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The National Judicial Council has introduced a policy to curb the disclosure of petitions against judicial officers.
The new policy will bar the media from reporting on details of such petitions until the council considers it right for such disclosures.
The policy is coming is coming at a time...
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