The Bench
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In Defence Of Defenceless Judges Doing Their Jobs According To Dictates Of Their Conscience By Achi William-Wobodo
Being a judge is a tough personal call to make. It is a highly demanding and ethical job to…
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Niger Chief Judge Approves Official Seals For Magistrates
The Chief Judge of Niger State, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, has authorized the use of official seals for magistrates…
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Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Ex-NOUN VC’s Linked Hotel To Federal Government
The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided by Justice Inyang Ekwo, has ordered the final forfeiture of Sunflower Hotel…
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Probe Committee To Investigate Conflicting Court Orders By Federal And Rivers Judges
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, alongside Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High…
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Niger State Inaugurates ₦83.3 Million Lapai High Court Complex
The Niger State Government has inaugurated a newly constructed High Court complex in Lapai town, completed at a cost…
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Sowore Accuses Wike of Corrupting Nigerian Judiciary, Claims He Controls Judges
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory…
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CSOs To Petition Justice Simon Amobeda Over Kano Court Ruling
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the Nigeria Democracy Working Group has vowed to file a petition…
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Abbas Flags Off Construction Of Judges’ Quarters Access Roads, Commends Wike’s Efforts
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, officially launched the construction of access…
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Tinubu Approves Housing Scheme For Judges In FCT
President Bola Tinubu has approved an owner-occupier housing scheme for judges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), according to FCT…
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Jonathan Criticises Politically Motivated Court Judgments; Olajengbesi Lauds Ozekhome’s Legal Contributions And Mentorship
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has voiced strong concerns over politically influenced court rulings, warning that such judgments threaten the…
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Rivers State Governor Calls For Judicial Independence, Accountability At Legal Year Opening
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has urged judicial officers and legal practitioners to strengthen public trust in the…
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The Impact Of Judicial Corruption On Nigeria’s Society, Governance And Global Standing By Johnson Babalola
In a nation where justice is compromised, every aspect of society is affected. Judicial corruption, particularly in Nigeria, which…
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Anambra Chief Registrar Accused Of Demanding Diesel For Bail Processing, Gives Reasons
Mba Nkem, the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Awka, Anambra State, is facing…
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CJN Kekere-Ekun Criticizes Delayed Verdicts, Warns Of Public Loss Of Confidence In Judiciary
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed dissatisfaction with the persistent delays in delivering verdicts by…
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ECOWAS Court Of Justice Elects New Leadership
The ECOWAS Court of Justice (CCJ) has appointed Cape Verde’s Ricardo Gonçalves as its new President, alongside Sierra Leone’s…
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JUSUN Trains 100 Members On ICT Skills To Prepare For The Future Of Work
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has launched a week-long training program to equip 100 of its…
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