The Bench
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Court Sacks Zamfara Representative Over Defection, Says Political Prostitution Must Not Be Rewarded
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has removed a member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar…
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Akwa Ibom To Host 2025 Judiciary Games In Grand Style
The National Sports Association for the Judiciary (NASAJ) has announced that Akwa Ibom State will host the 2025 Chief…
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OFFICIAL: LPPC Opens 2026 Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Application Portal
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has officially announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 conferment of the…
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Supreme Court Announces November 1 Deadline For 2025 Notary Public Applications
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has announced that the online portal for the 2025 Notary Public appointment exercise will…
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Ohanaeze Celebrates Margaret Obi’s Historic Appointment As First Black Judge In England
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has congratulated Mrs. Margaret Obi on her historic appointment as the first African-born High Court Judge…
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Chief Judge Frees Octogenarian, 85 Others From Enugu Custodial Centre
The Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Raymond Ozoemena, has granted bail and ordered the release of 86 inmates…
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Otti To Boost Justice Delivery With 1,000-Capacity Judiciary Complexes In Abia
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced plans to begin the construction of two 1,000-capacity state-of-the-art Judiciary Complexes…
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Tinubu Urges Judiciary To Master Blockchain As Nigeria Softens Cryptocurrency Policy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s judiciary to deepen its understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, marking a…
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No Court Can Compel Two Persons To Marry- NBA President, Afam Osigwe
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has strongly condemned reports that a Magistrate…
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Court Of Appeal Grants NBM Of Africa Leave To Appeal Out Of Time Over Controversial Joinder Ruling At FHC, Benin
In a major procedural development, the Court of Appeal has granted NBM of Africa Worldwide (Appellant/Applicant) leave to file…
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Nigeria Judges Association Joins Global Judicial Network Of International Association Of Judges Admits New Members
The National Association of Judges in Nigeria has achieved a historic milestone by gaining admission into the prestigious International…
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PenCom DG Says Judiciary Vital In Resolving Retirement Benefit Disputes
The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has emphasized the crucial role of the judiciary in…
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Supreme Court Releases Step-by-Step Guideline For Online Notary Public Applications
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has unveiled a clear step-by-step guideline for lawyers seeking Notary Public status. The Court announced…
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CJN Approves Online Applications For Lawyers Seeking Notary Public Status
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has approved online applications for lawyers seeking appointment as Notary…
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2025 Supreme Court Legal Year: NBA President Urges Judiciary To Reclaim Role As Last Hope Of The Common Man
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, on Monday, September 29, 2025, delivered a…
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FJSC Releases 62 Shortlisted Candidates For Federal High Court Appointments, Seeks Public Feedback
The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has published the shortlist of 62 candidates for possible appointment to the…
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