…improve the working environment and operational capacity of the Ekiti State Judiciary, while strengthening the infrastructure required for the efficient and effective administration of justice in the state.” According to him, Messrs Axial Nigeria Limited, a company currently handling a project at the Ekiti State Univer…

…more comfortable for the sitting president while avoiding public attention in Kano."The judiciary must not only be impartial, it must be seen to be impartial," the group said in its statement."This transfer, done at the behest of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President's lawyers, erodes public confidence in the independenc…

…before a competent court that he won the primary. He expressed confidence that the judiciary, which he described as the “last hope of the common man,” would deliver justice in the matter. The court has given the defendants seven days from the date of service of the originating summons, inclusive of the day of service,…

…strategic backing for the Agency's mandate, as well as the partnership of the Judiciary, the Lagos State Government, the military, sister security agencies, international partners, civil society, traditional institutions, the media and members of the public. Marwa paid tribute to NDLEA personnel across the country, par…

…a court. We are asking the institution holding the records to produce them and the judiciary to examine the evidence and pronounce on it. If the certificate belongs to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, let that be established before the court. If 'Tinubu Bola Adekunle' and 'Bola Ahmed Tinubu' are one and the same person for the purpo…

…political arguments or social media exchanges, but through evidence presented before the judiciary. “We are not asking Nigerians to decide this matter on social media, and we are not asking INEC to become a court. “We are asking the institution holding the records to produce them and the judiciary to examine the eviden…

…(CPN), Abia State Chapter, commend the Nigeria Police Force, the prosecution team, the judiciary, and all stakeholders whose commitment contributed to the successful prosecution of this matter. "We also acknowledge the courage of the child survivor and her parents throughout the process of seeking justice, despite the…

…order. He added that the National Assembly would not act in a manner that undermined the judiciary or violated the principle of separation of powers, stressing that lawmakers lacked the authority to override an existing court order directing Adeyemi’s detention. The committee is investigating allegations surrounding th…

…Public Prosecutions. As the matter is sub judice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary,” the statement read. The Force also maintained that it would neither “try the case in the media” nor permit public campaigns to influence judicial proceedings. At the same time, the police confirmed that the Assistant In…

…the principle of federalism and separation of powers. We respect the powers of the judiciary, the executive and we equally limit ourselves within our own powers. “We do not have the power as the National Assembly to vacate an existing court order and say that somebody who is in the custody of the Nigerian Police should…

…approved his nomination to head the Justice Department. The 12-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican senators dropped their opposition to Blanche’s nomination. Blanche’s Senate confirmation had been held up by concerns from senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis ove…

…dispute is different because it is backed by chats and emails, expressing hope that the judiciary will establish the truth. In another post, Cynthia accused Jude of being "toxic and divisive," adding that despite his claims that Peter is "crashing out," the singer has been trending recently with his new song. by Linda…

Iran on Monday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, the judiciary said, the latest in a wave of hangings over alleged espionage. Since the start of the war with Israel and the United States in February, Tehran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts accused of spying for Israeli intelligence. “O…

…supposed to sit. The location of the Assembly also places the executive, legislature and judiciary within the same area, making coordination and governance easier. “So let our lawmakers leave their residential quarters and return to the hallowed chamber where legislative business should be conducted.” The South-South Y…

…Judicial Council (NJC). Speaking extensively on the matter, they cautioned that the judiciary shouldn’t be weaponised against any segment of Nigerians. A human rights lawyer, Idris Faro, said the judiciary should protect the Constitution, because it remains the ground norm of the land and should always be rightly inter…

…of the rule of law, democratic principles, a free and independent media, an impartial judiciary, and an electoral body that is truly independent and enjoys the confidence and trust of the people. “Without these essential elements, there is little difference between a civilian dictator and a military dictator,” Dickson…

…the conditions of service of State Counsel with those of Magistrates in the Kwara State Judiciary in line with the 2005 harmonisation approval. The law officers have maintained that the strike will continue until the state government addresses the outstanding issues. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Associat…

Zamfara State judiciary had organised a training workshop for magistrates, state high court staff and other stakeholders in the justice system. Speaking at the opening of the workshop, the Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, said adequate funding of the state judiciary would enable it to carry out its con…

…Accuses FG of Lagos-centric projects, alleges judiciary has lost independence By Olayinka Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership style, alleging that the President has departed from the inclusive governance appro…

…disobedience to a subsisting court order and a reckless affront to the sanctity of the Judiciary.” He added that the state government was represented by counsel at the last sitting and was therefore aware the case was at its concluding stage. Calls for Reversal, Threat of Contempt The lawyer argued that the approval am…

…strengthen public confidence in the electoral process. The forum also called on the judiciary to remain independent in the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities and urged the media to continue playing its role in safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy. On constitutional reform, SMBLF reiterated its longstanding ca…

…parties are having problems, that is his wish. Because of it, they are destroying the judiciary. “So if I am president today, most of the things you see in our politics will not happen. I will encourage strong opposition parties to emerge. I will ensure that the restrictions we see today, where even the regulator inter…

…of the National Democratic Coalition, state of Nigeria’s democracy, role of the judiciary, governance, insecurity, the economy, preparations for the 2027 general elections and more What implications does the deregistration of the NDC hold for Nigeria’s democracy, political pluralism and the future of opposition politic…

…the Presidency, the Independent National Electoral Commission and members of the judiciary to stop the African Democratic Congress from participating in the 2027 general election.Frank claimed the alleged plan was aimed at preventing the ADC and its expected presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, from appearing on the…

…his re-election through various means. Currently, political analysts believe the judiciary and security structures are not favourably disposed to the governor, judging by recent developments in the state. The APC has also wrested control of the local governments from the governor, as the party’s chairmen elected in the…