The Bench
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Bauchi State Appoints New Magistrates, Elevates Upper Sharia Court Judges
The Bauchi State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the appointment of seven new magistrates and elevated seven judges…
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“Don’t Call Me Chief Justice”- Akwa Ibom Chief Judge Clarifies Title Misuse
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has appealed to the public to stop addressing her…
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2024/2025 Legal Year: Governor Eno Announces New Correctional Facility In Uyo And Exclusive Estate For AKS Judges
Plans are underway for the construction of a new correctional facility in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with the Minister…
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CJN Kekere-Ekun Warns Judges: NJC Will Not Tolerate Poor Performance
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, issued a stern warning on Tuesday, stating that the National Judicial…
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Reduce Burden On Supreme Court, Barr. Njoku Urges CJN, National Assembly
Constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Soronadi Njoku, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria…
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Senate Reverses Stance, Advances Bill To Establish South-South Development Commission
The Senate on Thursday reconsidered its position and passed for second reading a Bill proposing the establishment of the South-South…
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NBA President Urges Judiciary To Address Public Perception And Justice Delays
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, has called for urgent reforms in the judiciary…
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U.S.-Based Nigerian Female Doctor Sues Army Major Over Alleged Trespass On Lekki Property
A U.S.-based Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr. Ijeoma Nduka-Nwosu, has taken legal action against a Nigerian Army officer, Major Joseph…
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Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus Class Of 2007 Congratulates Justice Bariyama Sylvester Kokpan, Ph.D On Appointment To Rivers State High Court
The Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus, Class of November 2007, through its President Jude Ezeobi ESQ, proudly congratulated one…
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First Task For Chief Justice Kekere-Ekun: Speed Of Justice, Says Olisa Agbakoba
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has urged the newly appointed Chief Justice of…
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Kano Sharia Court Of Appeal Approves Hausa For Legal Proceedings, English No Longer Mandatory
The Kano State Sharia Court of Appeal has officially announced that legal proceedings can now be conducted in Hausa,…
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Rivers Magistrates Call For Retirement Age Extension To Improve Judicial Efficiency
Magistrates in Rivers State have called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to extend their retirement age from 60 to 65…
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CJN Kekere Ekun Set To Swear In 87 New SANs As Part Of Supreme Court New Legal Year Ceremonies
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will preside over the swearing-in of 87 newly appointed Senior…
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Senate Confirms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun As Chief Justice Of Nigeria
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following her…
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Retired US Judge Dies By Suicide Amid FBI Arrest Attempt Over Corruption Charges
A retired New York judge, Stewart Rosenwasser, died by an apparent suicide on Tuesday, September 24, during a confrontation…
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Zambian President Suspends Three Senior Judges Over Judicial Misconduct Allegations
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended three senior judges following allegations of judicial misconduct linked to a controversial election…
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