Nasarawa LG election tribunals commence sitting – Official
The Nasarawa State Local Government (LG) election petition tribunals, have commenced sitting with 27 cases to be decided within 180 days. Speaking at the inaugural […]
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Be just, fair in discharging your duties – CJN urges new FCT CJ
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad has urged the new Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Justice Husseini […]
NYSC D-G urges corps members to advance Nigeria’s unity
The Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has urged corps members posted to Gombe State to promote the unity of […]
Alleged N3bn loan diversion: Judge absence stalls trial ‘whistleblower’
The absence of trial judge on Friday stalled the trial of Dr John Idumange, who raised an alarm over alleged diversion of N3 billion Agriculture […]
Makinde reiterates commitment to good administration of Justice
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his administration will continue to play its part at ensuring that the justice system works effectively in the […]
Diri grants amnesty to nine inmates of Correctional Centre in Bayelsa
Gov. Douye Diri, of Bayelsa state has granted amnesty to nine inmates of the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Okaka, in Yenagoa, the State capital.Diri who announced […]
Buhari nominates Justice Baba Yusuf as Chief Judge, FCT High Court
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Justice Baba Yusuf as Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This is contained in […]
Ogun CJ seeks upgrade of Borstal institute, remand home
The Chief Judge of Ogun, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has appealed to the state government and philanthropists to donate generously for the upliftment of the Borstal […]
Edo assembly confirms commissioner nominees, CJ
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday confirmed 11 commissioner nominees sent to it by Gov. Godwin Obaseki for approval. The nominees were cleared after […]
Plateau government wins case against Company over Lalong Legacy Project
A Plateau state High Court, sitting in Jos, on Friday struck out a suit instituted by Bleneson Services Limited against the Plateau State Government and […]
NJC recommends appointment of 6 Chief Judges, 31 others as Judicial officers
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of six Chief Judges and 31 others as Judicial Officers to beef up judicial functions in […]
Gov Bala Mohammed swears-in Head of Service, 22 Perm. Secs
Gov Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has sworn-in the state Head of the Civil Service (HOS) Alhaji Yahuza Adamu, along with 22 permanent secretaries who […]
Conflicting ex parte orders: CJN summons 7 state Chief Judges, reads riot act
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, says the Judiciary will no longer condone indiscipline or allow any Judge to tarnish its image. The […]
Again, INEC expresses displeasure over conflicting court orders
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again expressed displeasure over litigations, particularly the conflicting orders emanating from courts of coordinate jurisdiction. INEC National Chairman, […]
1,700 prospective NYSC members set for orientation in Nasarawa – NYSC
NYSC in Nasarawa State says 1,700 prospective Corps members would participate in the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation course in the state. Mrs Lucie-Ann […]
PDP House Of Commotion, By Reuben Abati
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, is currently in the throes of a commotion that threatens to destroy the party’s capability to […]
Don’t act against the law in adjudication of cases, FCT CJ tells judges
The acting Chief Judge, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, on Wednesday urged the judges in the country to avoid any act that would […]
Lagos High Courts begin annual vacation
The High Court of Lagos State on Monday commenced its long annual vacation from Aug. 16 to Sept 17. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, […]
CJN urges Ag FCT CJ, others to be impartial, fair to all
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad has urged the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf to be impartial, fair […]
LASG trains civil servants, others on response to domestic violence
The Lagos State government on Monday trained 62 civil servants and staff of tertiary institutions in the state on how to provide a uniformed response […]
Ugwuanyi lauds women’s contributions to nation building
Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has commended women of the state for the noble roles they played in the development of the state in […]
LG polls: PDP suit challenging our power is a nullity – PLASIEC tells court
The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) on Thursday described the suit by the PDP challenging its power as a “nullity”. Chief Garba Pwul, SAN, […]
Lagos approves 24 Magistrate Courts for environmental offenders
The Lagos State Government has approved 24 Magistrate Courts to prosecute environmental defaulters. President, Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN), Mr David Oriyomi, disclosed […]
NGO calls for laws to reduce number of persons awaiting trial
The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) an NGO, called for the effective implementation of Nigerian laws that addressed the issue of high number of […]
Court orders EFCC to unfreeze Dokpesi’s account
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho on Tuesday in Abuja, issued an order unfreezing the bank account of the Chairman […]