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I will leave legacy in the judiciary arm of government – Makinde

Web News 18 November 2022 312 0

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 Continue Reading

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Ekiti Assembly Gets New Speaker

Web News 15 November 2022 116 0

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

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Fraud: Fayose’s Trial Adjourned till Jan 2023

Web News 4 November 2022 140 0

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

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Oyetola Presents Vehicles to Osun Judges

Web News 3 November 2022 185 0

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

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Gov Makinde Hosts CJN Ariwoola

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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

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Travesty of justice bane of desired equitable society – The Most Reverend Abegunrin

Web News 16 October 2022 160 0

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

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Abacha Loot: SERAP Sues Buhari, Malami

Web News 25 September 2022 152 0

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

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Senate Confirms Ariwoola as CJN

Web News 21 September 2022 123 0

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

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Baba Ijesha Knows Fate on Monday

Web News 15 September 2022 170 0

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

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Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Indefinitely

Web News 13 September 2022 270 0

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

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Bio-data: Ekweremadu Prays Court to Dismiss Ukpo’s Plea

Web News 13 September 2022 344 0

Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to dismiss an application filed by the kidney donor, David Ukpo, asking the court to set aside its orders made on July 1 and July 6. Ukpo, through his lawyer, Bamidele Igbinedion, had filed a motion on […]Continue Reading

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Cleric Harps on Quick Dispensation of Justice

Web News 13 September 2022 168 0

The Bishop of Methodist Church, Remo Diocese, the Right Reverend Bamidele Ibikunle has urged judiciary workers to shun corruption and deliver judgment expeditiously. The Right Reverend Ibikunle made this call at the Special Church Service to usher in the 2022/2023 Legal Year, held at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. The Bishop urged judiciary […]Continue Reading

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Explore dialogue in dousing spiral tensions – ADR Society

Web News 2 September 2022 162 0

Nigerian political economy requires a concerted effort to strengthen the use of Alternative Dispute Resolutions, ADR with its components of dialogue, mediation, negotiation and conciliation. This was the consensus of guest speakers in Ibadan at the induction of New Fellows and the Award of Certificates of Professional excellence organised by the Arbitration and Dispute Continue Reading

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Court Rejects Application to Extradite Abba Kyari to US

Web News 29 August 2022 140 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has dismissed an application the Federal Government filed for permission to extradite the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, to the United States of America to face trial over his alleged involvement with an internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi. Delivering judgement, the judge, […]Continue Reading

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Tribunal Orders Substituted Service of Notice to Osun Gov-Elect

Web News 22 August 2022 164 0

The Osun State governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the High court of Justice, Osogbo has granted a motion exparte brought before it by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress, APC, seeking an order for substituted service on the winner of the July 16th election and the candidate of the PDP, Senator Ademola […]Continue Reading

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Osun Assembly Confirms Judicial Service Commission Nominee

Web News 17 August 2022 171 0

Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nominee for the State Judiciary Service Commission member. The governor’s nominee was confirmed at the Plenary of the State House of Assembly Osogbo. Earlier, the State lawmakers had adopted the report of Ad- hoc Committee on the screening of the Governor’s nominee for the position Continue Reading

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Court Remands 16 for Attacking Osun Dep. Gov.

Web News 3 August 2022 212 0

An Osogbo Chief Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of no fewer than 16 persons suspected to be political thugs at Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly attacking the convoy of the Deputy Governor of the state Mr Benedict Alabi. The presiding Magistrate, Mr Olusola Aluko said that the accused be kept behind the bar, pending […]Continue Reading

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Federal High Court Goes on Vacation

Web News 25 July 2022 240 0

The Federal High Court of Nigeria in all the judicial divisions of the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday 25th July 2022, commences the annual vacation for the year. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, said this was pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti Chief Judge Frees 34 Inmates

Web News 21 July 2022 218 0

Thirty four awaiting trial inmates at the Ado Ekiti correctional centre have regained freedom. The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice John Adeyeye who pardoned the thirty four inmates during a visit to the Correctional facility, said they were those with cases ranging from burglary, stealing, attempted robbery and conspiracy, among others. Justice Adeyeye explained […]Continue Reading

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Court Orders Review of Judges, others Emolument

Web News 15 July 2022 181 0

A National Industrial Court, Abuja on Friday ordered the Federal Government to put machinery in place for the immediate review of the salaries and allowances of the judicial officers in Nigeria. Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae who issued the order held that the current salaries and allowances of judicial officers in the country are not only abysmally […]Continue Reading

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Breaking: Court Dismisses Oyo Dep. Gov. Suit to Stop Impeachment Process

Web News 14 July 2022 215 0

Justice Ladiran Akintola of an Oyo state high court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a suit filed by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan to stop the State House Of Assembly over the procedure to remove him from office. Giving the judgment on Thursday, the court held that the House of Assembly has […]Continue Reading

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Cross River State Govt. Increases Judicial Officers’ Salary by 100%

Web News 13 July 2022 194 0

Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade has approved the upward review of the salaries and welfare of judicial officers in the state. Governor Ayade announced the new salary package at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Calabar, during the swearing-in of the new President of Cross River Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Anjor […]Continue Reading

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UK Court Ruling Clears Ekweremadu over Case of Minor

Web News 7 July 2022 211 0

The Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court in the United Kingdom has ruled that the kidney donor in Ekweremadu’s case, David Ukpo is not a minor. Both Ekweremadu and his wife appeared in court today and they pleaded not guilty to the charge of organ harvesting while the case has been transferred to the Central Criminal Court. Prosecutors […]Continue Reading

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Court Remands 7 for Threat to Public Peace

Web News 5 July 2022 138 0

An Osogbo Chief Magistrate court has ordered the remand of seven persons for threatening the peace of the community while being armed with dangerous weapon. The defendants include Azeez Abibu (29), Musbau Nurudeen (23), Wasiu Sodiq (28), Ganiyu Lekan (27), Azeez Sikiru (26), Soliu Mohammed (20), and Ibrahim Mohammed (21). The defendants were charged on […]Continue Reading

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Court Restrains Kano from Borrowing N10bn for CCTV

Web News 2 July 2022 250 0

A Federal High Court in Kano presided over by Justice Abdullahi Liman, on Friday restrained the Kano State Government from borrowing N10 billion for the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras. A coalition of NGOs, the Kano First Forum (KFF) filed a motion exparte dated June 27, sworn by the Director-General of the association, Dr […]Continue Reading