…forthcoming elections. The LP also called on public officials to govern with empathy, justice and transparency, while prioritising the welfare and wellbeing of citizens. “As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the Labour Party reaffirms its faith in the Nigerian people and in the capacity of our nation to overcome…

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, said the judiciary has generated a total of N437,451,035.35 in the 2025/2026 legal year as revenue, exceeding the N97.5m budgetary estimate. Justice Obot, who disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday while declaring the 2026/2027 Legal Year open, reported that the…

Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, has said the fight against gender-based violence cannot be left to government alone, urging individuals, families, professionals, religious and traditional leaders and institutions to take responsibility for preventing abuse and protecting survivor…

…adding that the appropriate forum for challenging alleged violations of rights is the justice system and not political rhetoric. The APC spokesman emphasised that the party’s position is anchored on justice, fairness and the equal application of the law, irrespective of political affiliation. “Anyone found wanting in c…

…stuck with himThe Hollywood actor connected Fela's revolutionary spirit and sense of justice to how he approached the Peter Parker characterThe interview clip shared on Instagram in September 2026 has since gone viral on social media, sparking reactionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…

…chaired by Wike. Dako said the approval was aimed at transforming the administration of justice in the territory by replacing the existing manual record-keeping system with a modern and automated judicial management platform. He explained that the digital transformation project would cover 67 courtrooms across the FCT,…

…schemes without the required approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa found the companies guilty of illegally operating specialised financial businesses, contrary to Section 57(1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020.Federal High Court fines 21 c…

…three major oil marketers challenged the regulator's handling of their import licencesJustice Inyang Ekwo found that the NMDPRA's conduct put it in direct conflict with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021Petroleum dealers pushed back on the ruling, raising concerns about product quality and the role of the Dangote Refinery…

…incompetence, had yet to present its case. After hearing arguments from the parties, Justice Aisat Opesanwo reserved ruling on the matter until October 12, 2026. The post Chimamanda Adichie asks court to dismiss Euracare suit appeared first on Vanguard News.

JUSTICE OKAMGBA follows 10-year-old Ojo Ibukun and explores how poverty, migration, and informal apprenticeship can take children from neigbouring Republic of Benin to Lagos construction sites, where work replaces school and protection becomes harder to enforce In Nigeria, one of Africa’s biggest economies, childhood c…

…Diplomacy, Democracy and Development and the Council of the Wise, led by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. He urged the electoral umpire and political stakeholders to abide by the rules governing elections and ensure that Nigerians were allowed to freely choose their leaders. He also called o…

…terrorism in the Sahel. But it was his intervention on slavery and reparatory justice that potentially carries the greatest historical significance. Mahama argued that acknowledging the historical crime is not sufficient. “True healing requires truth. And truth requires acknowledgement. And acknowledgement must lead to…

…at grave risk. Their work is necessary, but a security gain will not endure without justice for victims, credible local government, functioning schools, and opportunities beyond violence. A community cannot be ordered to trust a state that appears only in an armoured vehicle. The call for diplomacy abroad should be mat…

…and accepting bribes to facilitate narcotrafficking and helped violent criminals evade justice.” The designation makes Mariaca and his immediate family generally ineligible for entry into the US. Since returning to power, Trump has sought to reassert US dominance across Latin America while cracking down on drug traffic…

…thoroughly, impartially and professionally, stressing, ‘Anyone culpable will face justice’ The Command assured the family of the deceased and members of the public that due process would be followed in determining the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death. “CP Erale reiterates that the investigation will be pursued t…

…businesses without valid licences from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa convicted the companies after they were arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on September 15 and 16, 2026. The companies were charged separately wit…

…it leads, and anyone found responsible must face the full weight of the law.” He added: “Justice for Mr. Adeda Ekwevugbe must not only be done; it must be seen to be done.” NLC: We did not go on strike The Delta State NLC chairman, Mr Goodluck Ofobruku, said organised labour did not embark on a formal strike over the i…

…Matrix Energy, AA Rano and AYM Shafa, subject to their meeting applicable requirements.Justice Inyang Ekwo reportedly held that the regulator’s refusal to issue or renew the companies’ licences was inconsistent with the PIA. The judgment also affirmed the authority’s responsibility to promote competition and prevent ab…

…at Gracious Health Services, Georgia, USA, will focus on “Youth Drug Addiction and the Justice System: Advancing Treatment, Rehabilitation and Recovery in Nigeria.” Dr Oluwafemi Oluwatayo, Chief Executive Officer of The Retreat Hospital, Ikorodu, will give a presentation and demonstration on Transcranial Magnetic Stimu…

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 19 for judgment in a suit challenging the emergence of former Governor Yahaya Bello as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Kogi Central. The judge fixed the date on Monday after lawyers in the suit adopted the…

Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Fabian Obot, has called for systematic application of Artificial Intelligence in the administration of justice in Nigeria. She cautioned that technology must remain “the servant of justice, not its master.” Obot stated this while delivering an address entitled, “Justice in…

…the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre by the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi. The release formed part of activities marking the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary. The inmates included those who had spent longer periods in custody than they would h…

…that she warned the woman from day one that she would continue challenging her until justice is done. For years now, Rita Edochie has been calling out actress Judy Austin after she began dating actor Yul Edochie (Rita Edochie's nephew by marriage) while he was still married and went on to get married to him after secre…

…Ashiru Azeez, has petitioned the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, seeking a review of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions’ legal advice in a case involving alleged assault, theft and other offences. Azeez, through his counsel, Ayodeji Ifonlaja, made the demand in a petition s…

…bereaved family and reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to ensuring that justice is fully served." by Linda Ikeji at 27/09/2026 9:20 AM | Share this Story