The Bench
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Former Court of Appeal Judge Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore Passes Away at 71
Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, a retired Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA), has sadly passed away. The news of Belgore’s…
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All Eyes on Bill for Judges’ Pay Rise
Following President Bola Tinubu’s executive bill to the National Assembly to review the salaries of judicial officers, the House of…
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Lagos State Judiciary Launches Virtual Court Proceedings with Fee Implementation
As of April 1, 2024, the Lagos State judiciary has commenced virtual court proceedings, accompanied by a fee of…
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Man Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Stealing Mosque Praying Mat
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, handed down a 15-month jail term…
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Rivers State High Court Announces Date For Easter Break
In a recent announcement, the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has declared that the State High Court…
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NBA Calls For Comments On Suitability Of Shortlisted Candidates For High Court Judge Appointments In FCT
In response to the request by the Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Nigerian…
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CJN To Get N5.39m Monthly As Reps Pass Judicial Officers Salaries Bill
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to upwardly review the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial officers.…
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Akwa Ibom Government Opposes Lawyer’s Appeal Against Contempt Conviction
The Akwa Ibom State Government has taken a stance against the appeal filed by Nigerian lawyer Inibehe Effiong, challenging his…
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Alleged Organ Harvesting: Alliance Hospital MD And Three Others Stand Trial
The Medical Director of Alliance Hospital, Dr. Christopher Otabor, along with three others, have found themselves in the dock…
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Nimi Walson-Jack vs. NBA: Court Dismisses Claimant’s Suit, Rules In Favour Of NBA
In a significant legal development, the court has delivered its judgment on the case of Nimi Walson-Jack versus the…
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Women Judges: Spearheading Change In Justice Delivery
The Annual South-West Zonal Workshop of the National Association of Women Judges of Nigeria (NAWJN) kicked off with a…
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Osun Courts Resume Activities After Three-Month JUSUN Strike
After a prolonged three-month strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State, judiciary staff have…
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Afam Osigwe, SAN Pays Tribute To Late Hon. Justice Theresa Ngolika Orji-Abadua
In a solemn tribute, Afam Osigwe, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), mourns the loss of the distinguished Presiding Justice of…
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Calls Mount For Unbundling Of CJN’s Office To Enhance Judicial Accountability
In a bid to bolster transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s judiciary, a diverse group of stakeholders including lawyers, civil…
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New Justices Of The Supreme Court By Reuben Abati
When Justice Olukayode Ariwooola, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) retires from the Bench in 2024, upon the attainment of the…
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Court Orders EEDC To Pay N6.3 Million For Illegal Disconnection Of Lawyer’s Home In Owerri
In a significant legal victory, an Owerri High Court in Imo State has ruled against the Enugu Electricity…
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