…to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa, warning that continued violence could strain bilateral relations. In a statement…

…in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, has once again exposed the deadly consequences of mob justice and renewed troubling questions about the ability of law enforcement agencies to protect citizens placed in their custody. What began as an allegation of child theft ended in one of the most horrific acts of jungle justice in re…

…on Prince Adeyemi, with a view to uncovering the full truth and bringing perpetrators to justice. *The Chief of Staff should be compelled to produce all official documents signed since assuming office for forensic analysis. *All relevant actors, including officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Office of the Accounta…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inspected the ongoing construction of Justice Saidu Kawu Court House, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work done so far. Accompanied by the State's Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara, the Governor said the multistorey project is borne out of…

…would ensure that every individual connected with the criminal network is brought to justice. “Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate, and all suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. We remain resolute in our determination to rid Oyo State of cultism and…

…over 1,000 Benin artworks and called on other museums worldwide to address colonial injustices by releasing looted artefacts. In a symbolic gesture, Oba Ewuare danced around the returned objects, commending NCMM and its Director-General for their steadfastness. Swiss Consul-General in Nigeria, Conny Camenzind, describe…

…state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Saraki's decision followed Friday's ruling by Justice M.O. Folorunso, sitting in Ilorin, which dismissed his preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction and adjourned the case until July 22 for further proceedings. In a statement issued on Friday by his Press Offic…

…University of Ibadan. The appellate court set aside the earlier judgment delivered by Justice Moshood Ishola of the Oyo State High Court, which had held that the school's ban on hijab violated the affected students' constitutional rights to freedom of religion and freedom from discrimination. The suit was instituted by…

…during the public presentation of two books authored by a retired high court judge, Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, the EFCC Chairman said he was woken from sleep around 1am by a distress call from a judge in one of the South-South states who had fallen victim to scammers. “What was the problem? She had just been scamme…

…of attempts to use the judiciary for political ends. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman upheld the preliminary objections raised by the ADC, its former National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, Mark, and the party's National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola. The judge held that the court lacked jurisdiction to enterta…

…deepens its commitment to climate action in a manner that advances decent work, social justice, sustainable enterprise development and inclusive growth," he said. According to the minister, Phase II will build on the successes of the first phase by supporting sustainable businesses, creating green jobs and strengthenin…

…both bills, the Speaker, committed the Judicial Institute Bill to the House Committee on Justice, Ethics and Public Petitions; while the Rural Access Roads Agency Amendment Bill was referred to the House Committee on Water Resources, Energy and Rural Development for further legislative actions. Meanwhile, Elemide, also…

…which affirmed the leadership of the ADC headed by former Senate President David Mark. Justice Musa Liman dismissed a suit filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide challenging the party’s leadership structure, holding that the case lacked merit and was not justiciable because it concerned the internal affa…

…ownership in the UK. Ruling on the application for release of Ozekhome 's passport, Justice Chizoba Oji ordered that he must return the international passport to the court on or before August 26. It came to the judge's knowledge on Tuesday that the prosecution had withheld and failed to deposit the defendants' passport…

…Governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice. "We further call on the relevant security agencies, as well as the Governments of Benue State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to act swiftly and decisively to secure the safe rescue of the abducted persons and ensure that…

…Crown Court on bribery allegations as a material fact that would aid the dispensation of justice. The grounds of the application, seen by Nairametrics, state that the applicant is challenging, among other things, the public notice issued by the EFCC for the public auction and sale of properties and/or personal effects…

…you away from your lands or dampen your spirits. We are building a Benue where peace and justice prevail, and this setback will only strengthen our resolve," the statement added.

…“I have directed the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the Federal Ministry of Justice to commence the process of amending the NYSC Act and subsidiary regulations. “To every young Nigerian: this nation believes in you. We are building a country worthy of your talent, your ambition and your future.”

…of silence have given way to a determined demand for inclusion, development and social justice.

…police officers to the site, seeking to arrest Odiete and operations personnel. Social justice advocate, Kenny Ovweh, who was at the scene, captured the tension live: "The PG and his executives have brought police to disrupt the work. They say the work should stop, that they want to make arrests. Nobody is intimidated.…

…the decision by the administration of President Bola Tinubu as “another grave act of injustice against Ndigbo” and a further demonstration of the marginalisation of the South-East. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), last Thursday formally handed over the airport to Aero Alliance Limite…

…of the ruling until its legal department had fully examined the court's decision. Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja had on Friday set aside the court's December 10, 2025 judgment compelling INEC to register the NDC as a political party. The judge held that the earlier judgment adversely affected t…

…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…

…Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, told Saturday Vanguard. Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday set aside the court’s earlier judgment of December 10, 2025, which had directed INEC to register the NDC as a political party. The court held that the earlier judgme…

…move beyond the quest for power and focus instead on building a united nation founded on justice, strong institutions, the rule of law, and equal opportunity," Obi said. He called on Nigerians to rise above partisan interests and defend democratic institutions, insisting that the survival of the country's democracy is…