…has often suffered from one debilitating weakness: the distance between arrest and justice. Suspects are arrested, paraded before television cameras, arraigned in court and then, in too many cases, disappear into years of adjournments and procedural delays. For victims and their families, justice becomes an uncertain p…

…question remains unanswered: who are the killers, and why have they continued to escape justice? The post Cross River: Ritual killings resurface ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on Vanguard News.

…elections, noting that it had entered a “strengthened coalition” with the Ministry of Justice and anti-graft agencies to prevent such practices. “The integrity of the ballot box is fatally compromised when a citizen’s vote is treated as a commodity for sale. The commission is taking an uncompromising stance against vot…

…the Electoral Act 2026 over its handling of the May 30, 2026 presidential primaryJustice Mohammed Garba Umar found that the party accepted N50m from Olawepo-Hashim for nomination forms, among other evidence presented before the courtAccord Party's lawyers argued the presidential primary was cancelled, while INEC said i…

…following the incident, Governor Seyi Makinde set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry led by Justice (Prof.) Mojeed on July 31, adding that the report was submitted last week. The commissioner said the decision to set up the panel raised some curiosity at the time. “Ever since the submission of the report, two serial kidnap…

The High Court of Anambra State, Awka Judicial Division, presided over by Justice Okechukwu Nwabunike, has sentenced one Silas Uwa to life imprisonment for killing his uncle over a family land dispute in Ebenebe, Awka North LGA of the state. Justice Nwabunike convicted Uwa on Monday, after finding him guilty of manslau…

…view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding her murder and bringing perpetrators to justice,” Habib stated. The command condoled with the family, friends and political associates of the deceased, assuring the public that efforts would be made to apprehend those responsible. “The command commiserates with the famil…

…lives and property, respond to threats to public safety, and bring criminal suspects to justice. The post Police rescue 42 kidnapped victims, arrest 96 suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.

…updates to the victim’s family and the public on the progress of the investigation. “Justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done,” the group said, insisting that those responsible for the murder must be prosecuted and made to face the full wrath of the law. TIB further called on the Bauchi State Governmen…

…Prof Segun Aina, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a short ruling on Friday, October 2, 2026, held that Nwogba would be in custody pending the ruling on his bail application, which was moved by his lawyer, Christian Ejike. Ibrahim fixed October 7 at noon for a r…

…solution based on new sanctions,” he continued, adding that “only negotiations based on justice and fairness” could end the conflict. The two sides agreed a Memorandum of Understanding in June aimed at providing a framework for a permanent resolution, but the deal collapsed, largely due to disagreements over the Strait…

…his younger son had only recently celebrated his 15th birthday, adding that he wanted justice for his children. A neighbour, Ida Brown, described the incident as heartbreaking and said she was praying for the family. Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman also expressed sympathy to the victims’ relatives. “My deepest sympath…

…to Practice,” while Dr Daniel Ikpechukwu will examine youth drug addiction and the justice system, with emphasis on treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. The summit will also build on Vanguard’s continuing coverage of Nigeria’s mental health crisis. Previous Vanguard reporting has highlighted the shortage of psychiat…

…Government over a $13.9m arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. Justice D.E. Osiagor granted the interim order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy of the ruling was issued to journalists on…

…Government over a $13.9m arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. Justice D.E. Osiagor issued the interim order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy of the ruling was obtained by Sunday PUNCH o…

…of his younger brother, how it has left a painful void in the family, and their call for justice How did you receive the news that your younger brother had been hit by a stray bullet? The news did not come from an outsider per se. I was sitting with family members at their new site because they had just relocated. It w…

…“I know what has happened has happened, but I want to appeal to the school to temper justice with mercy; when it came to me that she is a 500-level student, it really melted my heart,” he said. Social media users expressed divergent views over the sanctions meted out by the university authorities. An X user, Ize (@sant…

…miners in the corps’ custody in Minna, Niger State. The groups, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence and Media for Equity and Good Governance, made the call at a joint press briefing in Lagos on Friday. The Executive Director of CAIDOV, Gbenga Soloki, and the President of Media for Equity and Good Governa…

…operatives to investigate the killing, identify those responsible and bring them to justice," Tengwong said.He echoed Bulus's warning, urging miners specifically to stop conducting operations after dark.Efforts to get a response from the Plateau State Police Command spokesman, Alabo Alfred, were unsuccessful as his pho…

…a friendship that you and I had, what won’t you lie about?” he said. “At the right time, justice will prevail,” Odumodublvck added.

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has clarified that a teenager and an adult recently reported to have been detained over a pair of slippers were actually charged and prosecuted for alleged conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery. The clarification was contained in a rejoinder issued by the Director of Public…

…Bayelsans, he is the one who freed us from oppression," Diri said. "He freed us from injustice and gave a homogeneous state for a people that had been balkanised into various states and made us a minority in some."The governor used the occasion to reflect on the state's growth over 30 years. He pointed out that Bayelsa…

…what we have currently, which is most unfortunate. And you see, perception is critical. “Justice is rooted in public confidence. And when you have an institution in which the public has that kind of impression that certain judicial decisions are politically motivated, it brings the whole institution to ridicule. Don’t…

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He was also praised for his commitment to justice, humility and integrity throughout his life.'Yaakub remembered for leadership'Yaakub spent a considerable portion of his adult life in the classroom, shaping the lives of students before retiring from active teaching. Beyon…

…and allowed the United Arab List as well as another Arab party onto the ballot. The justices, in a 7-2 vote, also reinstated the candidacy of Ofer Cassif, a far-left Jewish MP who is a relentless critic of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The two dissenting justice…