Justice Olukayode Ariwoola of the Supreme Court on Monday took the judicial oath of office as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). President Muhammadu
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Justice Tanko Muhammad Resigns As CJN
Justice Tanko Muhammad on Monday, June 27, 2022, resigned as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. Justice Muhammad was reported to have resigned on Sunday night,
2023: Court Declares Jonathan Eligible To Contest Presidential Election
The Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa has ruled that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2023 presidential election. The Presiding Judge,
Six Years After: Court Adjourns Case of Murdered Delta Monarch
A murmur of disappointment swept through a High Court of Delta state sitting in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area when, on Tuesday April 26,
Court Sacks 20 Cross River Lawmakers For Defecting To APC
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked 20 members of the Cross River State House of Assembly for defecting to the All Progressives Congress
Ebonyi: Court Strikes out Suit Seeking to Stop Umahi’s Removal from Office
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a motion on notice filed by Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, seeking to stay the execution
UMAHI OBTAINS ORDER TO REMAIN IN OFFICE FOR 7 DAYS
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and the deputy governor, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, have obtained an interim order from a state high court that would
Abba Kyari Remanded In NDLEA Custody As Judge Postpones Bail Hearing
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday adjourned the trial of Abba Kyari and six others till March 14. Mr Kyari
Drug Trafficking Charges:Abba Kyari Pleads ‘Not Guilty’
Suspended police officer Abba Kyari on Monday pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges brought against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Judiciary/Legislatures Funding: Supreme Court Declares Executive Order 10 Unlawful
The Supreme Court has declared as unlawful and unconstitutional, Executive Order 10 (EO10) on the funding of State Judiciary and Legislature. In a split decision
