The Bench
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Election Tribunal: Nigerians Set For Mega Solidarity Walk To Demand Judicial Transparency
Nigerians are gearing up for a show of solidarity and advocacy as they await the highly anticipated judgment of…
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The NBA Is Taking The Bribe Allegations Against Kano Lawyers Seriously- Habeeb Lawal
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has instructed its branch in Kano State to seek out the identity of the senior…
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NBA Urges Kano Tribunal To Name Lawyers Attempting To Bribe Judges
Disturbed by the bribery allegations rocking the ongoing Election Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kano, the Chairman of the Nigerian…
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South African Court Hands 12 Life Sentences To Serial Sex Offender
Johannesburg High Court has sentenced serial offender, Gerhard Ackerman to 12 life sentences for extensive record of sexual crimes against…
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Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights: Abuja Cleric Sues Senator Ali Ndume Over Alleged Brutal Assault And Threat To Life
An Abuja High Court has granted an application for injunction against Senator Ali Ndume, Mansur Jarkasa and CSP, Ibeh…
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“It Is Fake!” NJC Dismisses Purported Letter From CJN On Kebbi Judges
The National Judicial Council has described as fake a letter dated 14 July 2023, purported to have emanated from the…
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Presidential Tribunal: Any Chance With The Judiciary? By Law Mefor
One cannot be envious of the presidential election petition court (PEPC), as the 180 days that the current laws…
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Can Visit To Locus In Quo Be Delegated By A Court To Another Party? By David Andy Essien, Esq.
*By David Andy Essien, Esq. INTRODUCTION: Facts are the fountainheads, lubricants and forerunners of the law. This is…
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Anarchy: Call Olanipekun To Order, Integrity Crusaders Urge NBA, Body Of Benchers
The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and Body of Benchers to call the…
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Poor Condition Of Service Affecting Judges’ Health – SAN
The month of July was like a harvest of death in the judiciary when on July 3, 2023, Justice…
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Cross River State Governor Presents New Vehicles To Judges [PHOTOS]
The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has presented brand new Ford Edge vehicles to senior Justices, a…
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Bailiff/Sheriff Department: A Cesspool Of Corruption By BAYO AKINLADE
What is the essence of justice if one cannot reap its benefits? Why go to court and be…
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PEPT: Justice Odili Denies Allegation Of Influencing Judges In Tinubu’s Favour
A former Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Peter-Odili, has debunked an allegation that she is making moves to…
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Judiciary Can Be Last Hope In Resolving Election Disputes In Nigeria, Africa- Ubani
Chairman of the Election Reform Commission of the African Bar Association (AFBA), Dr. Monday Ubani believes the Judiciary can be…
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Ajulo Cautions Against Derogatory Comments On PEPT Judges
A constitutional lawyer and right activist, Dr Kayode Ajulo has cautioned some Nigerians against making derogatory comments on judges sitting…
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NBA Saddened By The Death Of Former CJ, Bayelsa State, Hon Justice Kate Abiri
*Reiterates call for the welfare of Judicial Officers The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has received with…
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