A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application by a suspended Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, praying the court to strike out all charges against him. The Presiding Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite on Wednesday, dismissed the application stating that the court has the Continue Reading
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By Isaac Haastrup An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has ordered the immediate arrest and detention of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Alhaji Alkali Baba Usman at the Ilesa Correctional Centre for consistent disobedience to court orders. Delivering the ruling, the presiding judge, Justice A.A. Aderibigbe noted that the IGP’s disregard for the […]Continue Reading
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Monday reserved judgement on the Osun State governorship appeal filed by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The appeal filed by Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party is against a judgment of the tribunal which invalidated his election as governor of Osun State. The three-member panel of justices led by […]Continue Reading
The Federal High Court on Monday released its 2023 Easter vacation and roster for vacation Judges. A circular signed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, said the court shall commence its Easter vacation from Friday, March 31, 2023, to Monday, April 17 2023. “This is pursuant to […]Continue Reading
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned judgement in the new naira policy suit to March 3, 2023. With the apex court’s decision, Nigerians, especially consumer and business groups as well as professional and trade unions looking up to the apex court for a favourable judgment (today) that they expect will ameliorate their suffering, will have […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the new Judges in state judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour . Governor Adeleke made the call at the swearing in of four new Judges of the State High Court in Abere, Osun State. He described efficient Judiciary as the foundation of […]Continue Reading
Adebola Ajayi Fourteen inmates awaiting trial across various Correctional Centres in Ogun State, have been granted a pardon by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu who encouraged them to stay off crime as they reunite with Society. Speaking at the maiden edition of the jail delivery exercise for 2023, held at the […]Continue Reading
By Jeffery Ahonmisi Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has set aside judgment annulling the gubernatorial candidacy of Biyi Otegbeye and the twenty-six House of Assembly candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Ogun State. The Labour Party in the state had dragged the ADC candidates to court over alleged non-compliance to […]Continue Reading
Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams has promised a robust partnership with the Ministry of Justice to collectively rid the society of criminality. Mr Williams stated this during a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Acting Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Iyabo Yerima, at the High Court Ring Road, Ibadan. He said […]Continue Reading
Oyo state Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured that his administration would continue to work in harmony with other arms of government to produce a system of governance the people of the state would be proud of. He gave the assurance at the swearing-in ceremony for the acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Iyabo […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Government has affirmed its commitment to the Welfare of the judiciary along with the provision of facilities. Governor Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the valedictory court session for the Chief Judge of the state, Munta Abimbola held at Oyo State High Court 1 Governor Makinde said his administration would spare nothing in […]Continue Reading
A major event that attracted public attention to the judicial arm of government early in the year 2022 was the removal of the Ibadan Twenty-One Kings installed by late Governor Abiola Ajimobi by an Oyo State High Court. Senator Lekan Balogun and other members of the Olubadan-in-Council who were crowned Obas in 2017 had written to their […]Continue Reading
The Ekiti State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti has dismissed the case instituted by SDP and its candidate against the June 16th election of Biodun Oyebanji as the Governor of the state. The court in over two hours and forty-five minutes of judgment resolved all the issues raised by the petitioner for determination […]Continue Reading
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has declined an application by the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest and detain the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Justice Tsoho, while declining the motion ex-parte filed by an applicant in the absence of the respondent, […]Continue Reading
There was a mild drama at the sitting of the Osun State Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday, as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, produced blank documents as the Secondary School Certificate and Testimonial of the newly sworn-in Governor of the state, Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. This is just as the […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said that his administration would leave behind a legacy where the Judicial system would be quickly responsive to the concerns of the common man. He stated this at the maiden edition of Justice Day celebration organised by the State Ministry of Justice The governor noted that with the establishment […]Continue Reading
Ekiti State House of Assembly has sworn in a new speaker. He is Chief Gboyega Aribisogan, a member representing Ikole Constituency 1, Chief Aribisogan was elected on Tuesday during the plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Hakeem Jamiu, held at the Assembly complex in Ado Ekiti. The new speaker defeated, Mrs Olububmi Adelugba […]Continue Reading
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, until Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The case was earlier scheduled for the continuation of trial on Oct. 26, but could not proceed due to a mix-up in the date, while a new […]Continue Reading
Osun State government has presented vehicles to another five Judges of the state judiciary. Speaking at the brief event which took place at the government house, Osogbo, Governor Oyetola commended the fairness and commitment of the judiciary being the last hope of the common man. Governor Oyetola explained that his administration attached great importance to the […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to promote the independence of the Judiciary in the State. The governor maintained that his administration has created the enabling environment for the judicial arm of government to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, because it recognised that it is the bastion of hope for […]Continue Reading
Travesty of the justice system and lack of exemplary leadership remains a critical challenge in ensuring the much-desired just and free society. Bishop Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan Saint Mary Cathedral Oke Padre, The Most Reverend Gabriel Abegunrin, made the observation at the 2022 Legal Year Thanksgiving Annual Lecture and Inauguration of New Executive organized by […]Continue Reading
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to publish copy and details of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with the United States for the repatriation of $23 million stolen by the late dictator Sani Abacha”. A statement released on Sunday by the […]Continue Reading
The Senate has confirmed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. Ariwoola was confirmed at about 12:55 after about an hour of drilling and questioning by the senate. This motion for the screening was moved by the Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, at the plenary at 11:35 am. The Senate President, Ahmad […]Continue Reading
An Ikeja Special Offences Court will on Monday rule on a bail application filed by Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, whether the convict has met special circumstances for the court to grant him bail. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo fixed the date after taking arguments from both the prosecuting and defence counsel. The bail application […]Continue Reading
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, has reserved judgment on the case against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Human rights Lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), who led the delegation of legal practitioners representing the IPOB leader, urged the court to strike out […]Continue Reading