…and his wife. “Nnamdi is our only child, the latest adjournment further speaks to the justice system we have in Nigeria. We are watching and very optimistic that he will get justice,” Emeh added.

…without facing criminal prosecution. He also accused UK authorities of misusing the justice system.According to McBride, the brothers expected they would not be released following Monday's hearing and are now preparing for a lengthy legal battle against extradition. by Linda Ikeji at 21/07/2026 10:01 AM | Share this St…

…social media trials, viral campaigns, or politically sponsored narratives. Nigeria’s justice system does not operate through ultimatums or street protests that seek to bypass evidence and due process,” he stated. He urged the Northern Youth Council to withdraw its ultimatum, refrain from actions capable of inflaming et…

…federation is not only outdated but woefully inadequate to meet the demands of a modern justice system. From overcrowded courtrooms to missing case files, the judiciary faces operational hurdles that render timely justice a herculean task. As observed, over 90 per cent of judges in the country take records of proceedin…

…in courtrooms, saying the practices are outdated and inconsistent with a modern justice system.The directive took immediate effect and was contained in an executive order signed by the association's president, Isaac Ssemakadde, on Tuesday to coincide with Saba Saba Day, which commemorates resistance against authoritari…

…little girls. He talks out against gang violence” that got him caught up in the criminal justice system, Ada said. But neither that, nor his love for Trump, stopped him from being sent to Africa. ICE picked him up at his annual check-in, and he disappeared for weeks, the government telling his family he had been sent t…

…that innocent people can lose their lives based solely on suspicion. Nigeria's criminal justice system rests on a simple but fundamental principle: every suspect remains innocent until proven guilty by a competent court of law. Once mobs assume that responsibility, justice becomes impossible. Waiting for answers As inv…

…allow themselves to be influenced by politicians could damage public confidence in the justice system. "There are great judges in Nigeria, but the unchecked excesses of some who allow themselves to become judicial swords on the hands of politicians are capable of damaging the larger image of the judiciary," he added. L…

…judicial workers for their efforts. “To be fair, the judges are really trying and the justice system is moving positively. We are getting to a point where we can proudly speak about our progress. The justice system in Bayelsa is impressive, and we enjoy a wonderful relationship between the Bar and the Bench,” he said.

…the bar, the bench and security agencies, as we are all stakeholders in the criminal justice system. "We will create strategic partnerships with government by engaging critical stakeholders to ensure that government understands its responsibilities to society and appreciates the role lawyers play in protecting public i…

…and enforced. "When state institutions choose which court orders to obey, the entire justice system is weakened," said a Lagos-based constitutional lawyer who spoke on condition of anonymity. The concern is particularly significant when the institution involved is the military, an organisation vested with enormous powe…