The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday said the Supreme Court handled 2,456 matters and delivered 411 judgments in the 2025/2026 legal year. Kekere-Ekun disclosed this at a special session of the Supreme Court marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year in Abuja. According to her,…

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge brought against the alleged fake Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi, by the Federal Government. The judge on Monday terminated Adeyemi’s trial fo…

…into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie. Justice Aishat Opesanwo struck out the application after dismissing the hospital’s arguments that the cremation of the deceased’s body deprived the coroner of jurisdiction to conduct the inquest and that the order for receiving evidenc…

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the ceremony marking the 2026/2027 legal year. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) reported the development in a news flash accompanied by a video and photographs shared on its official X handle on Monda…

…his experience in leadership, discipline, conflict management and the administration of justice would be valuable in his new career.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources “Retirement is not the end of service; it is an opportunity to serve in a different capacity. My years in the N…

…showed injuries she allegedly sustained from flogging by the mob and appealed for justice. Condemning the act, Dr. Igwe described the treatment of the woman as barbaric, criminal and a clear case of gender-based violence rooted in superstition. "Advocacy for Alleged Witches condemns the abuse and maltreatment of this w…

…violence, especially against minors and vulnerable persons, and assures the public that justice will be served. "Members of the public, particularly parents and guardians, are urged to be vigilant over their wards and to promptly report any suspicious act to the nearest Police Station."

…products from reaching the Nigerian market, and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice,” NAFDAC said. The agency explained that its intensified enforcement followed comprehensive scientific reviews and stakeholder consultations that led to the phased ban of selected pesticide active ingredients, including paraq…

…Benue State at large. The time for urgent action is now. Our people deserve security, justice and lasting peace,” he said. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, said he was yet to receive a report on the incident. The post Benue: Suspected herdsmen kill nine in fresh Ukum attacks appe…

…a Federal High Court ruling on the APC primary election for Owo-Ose Federal ConstituencyJustice Peter Lifu had earlier declared Abdulghani Arobo the winner of the May 2026 APC primary after the party failed to announce a resultFour other aspirants who took part in the primary filed separate applications to join the pro…

…to investigate the attacks, apprehend those responsible and ensure they were brought to justice to deter others from committing such barbaric acts. It urged the authorities to strengthen security patrols in vulnerable communities, particularly around mining sites, rural settlements and access roads, while improving int…

…from African linear television at the end of 2025 led to the closure of BET Africa, CBS Justice, CBS Reality and MTV Base, according to a report by MyBroadband.These developments show why subscribers need to check individual channel lists rather than assume every change results from Canal+ cutting costs.Showmax shutdow…

…We are grateful for the solidarity, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to social justice demonstrated by the Joint Action Front (JAF), Education Rights Concern (ERC), Campaign for Democratic Workers Rights (CDWR), and other pro-worker organisations. Your defense of quality public tertiary education provided valuable s…

…with the lower court’s decision to deny him bail. The lead judgment, delivered by Justice Onyekachi Aja Otisi, affirmed the ruling of the Kaduna State High Court, which refused the former governor’s second bail application on June 10, 2026. El-Rufai, who governed Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023, is being prosecuted by t…

The family of a 40-year-old man, Taofeek Azeez, has demanded justice following his death in police custody at Agbeye, in the Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. Saturday PUNCH gathered that Azeez died in custody shortly after local vigilantes arrested him over an accusation of stealing cocoa seeds. He was rep…

…It observed that public confidence in the ability of Nigerian courts to deliver justice consistently in criminal and civil matters remained low. Despite these concerns, the report disclosed that US foreign direct investment in Nigeria reached $7.9bn at the end of 2024, representing a 25 per cent increase over the prece…

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…the primary that produced Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos as the APC candidate for 2027Justice Dorcas Agishi awarded N1.5 million in costs against Bagos, the APC, and INEC, with each party ordered to pay N500,000PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eigh…

…scrutiny of the accused's plea ultimately strengthened the State's case and ensured that justice was served for the victims," Ntabazalila said. He said the NPA remains committed to holding perpetrators of violent crimes accountable and ensuring justice for society's most vulnerable, particularly children.

…to avoid unsupervised interaction with girls under 16, and to engage with the Youth Justice Service.

…efforts are ongoing to ensure the victims' safe return and bring those responsible to justice," Olayinka said.He added that the command was doing everything possible to resolve the situation and called on members of the public with useful information to report to the nearest police station or reach the command through…

…Dodge Charger and pulled him over at 2:30 p.m. He was charged with being a fugitive of justice and held without bail at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility, Vermont police said. He is scheduled to be arraigned Friday afternoon.Hanafin's third child, a daughter, was away at college at the time of the shooting,…

…end the ICC." The ICC condemned the sanctions, describing them as an effort to obstruct justice and undermine international law."It is an attempt to obstruct the course of justice and to prevent the court from doing what it was created to do," the court said in a statement. "It is an assault on the rule of law and on t…

…efforts are ongoing to ensure the victims’ safe return and bring those responsible to justice,” Ayanlade said. He added that the command was deploying the necessary resources to address the situation and appealed to members of the public to provide useful information that could assist the ongoing operation. “The comman…

…report, with a view to securing the victims' release and bringing those responsible to justice. The Command disclosed that a manhunt had been launched for the kidnappers, adding that security operatives were working to ensure the safe return of the abducted staff members. The police urged anyone with credible informati…