Judiciary

By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja The Nigerian Government has approved the construction of 40 houses for judges in the nation's capital, Abuja. This decision was announced by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike,…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commended the judiciary for its effort to engender better practices in the deposit insurance sector through effective justice systems. The NDIC said with improved understanding…

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has re-echoed his administration's commitment to the State judiciary, saying his government's commitment to judicial officers' welfare is second to none. He said his administration would…

The Presidency says recent remarks by Nigeria's former Vice President Atiku Abubakar were mere blackmail against President Bola Tinubu and the judiciary. Reacting to a press statement issued by the former Vice President who was also the…

Dozens of judges, lawyers and civil society activists protested in Tunis against President Kais Saied's dismissal of more than 50 judges a year ago. The demonstrators denounced the government's "stranglehold" on the judiciary. Since…

A Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, will on July 15 give judgment on the suit by 30 members of the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the People's Democratic Party PDP challenging the outcome of the Ward Congresses held by the party. Justice…

High Court Judges have been assured of a new remuneration package in Cross River State, south-south Nigeria. The Governor, Professor Ben Ayade made the promise after swearing in Justice Maurice Eneji, a former interim Chief Judge as the…

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says the people can only be better served if the three arms of government are allowed to act separately and independently as the constitution permits. The Governor made the statement at the…