The Bench
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Overthrow Of Electoral Jurisprudence By Judiciary
In Nigeria, almost all the results of elections are challenged in court. The former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice…
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Pakistan Judge Hands Down Death Sentence In High-Profile Murder Case
A judge in Pakistan sentenced a man to death for killing a 20-year-old Christian. The sentence marks a strong…
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Court Halts Abia Judge Appointments Amid Ongoing Litigation
A Federal High Court in Umuahia halted Abia State’s judicial appointment process. The court ruled against proceeding with judge…
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The Rivers Crisis Is Exposing Nigerian Judiciary’s Own Crisis Of Confidence
The suspension of all elected officials in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu and the unprecedented assent of the National…
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CASER Urges Judiciary To Combat Defamatory Social Media Attacks
The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has called on the judiciary to address defamatory attacks spreading…
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Expectations Of Ethical Conduct In The Nigeria Judiciary
As an aspiring lawyer or a seasoned legal professional in Nigeria, one cannot help but be confronted with the…
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Federal High Court Establishes Insolvency Unit To Oversee Company Restructuring and Bankruptcy Matters
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has established an Insolvency Unit within the court system.…
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Appeal Court Halts Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir Of Kano
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has stopped the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano.…
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Abuja Court Dismisses Lawsuit By Sex Workers
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismisses a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers, seeking recognition of their…
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Odili: Supreme Court Dismisses Rivers’ Suit Against EFCC, Orders Return To Appeal Court
The Supreme Court has dismissed two appeals filed by the Rivers State Attorney-General and the Speaker of the State…
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Kanu Family Seeks Sanctions Against FHC Chief Judge, Justice Binta Nyako
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called for sanctions…
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Federal High Court Assigns 48 Justices To Handle EFCC Cases
The Federal High Court has designated 48 justices across its various divisions to handle cases brought by the Economic…
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In Rivers State, A Supreme Iniquity?
When Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, showed up reportedly to turn the sod on proposed judicial digs with…
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CJN Calls For Judicial Collaboration To Remove Nigeria From FATF Grey List
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has called on the judiciary to take a leading role…
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Backlogs: Court Of Appeal President Holds Special Court Sittings In Uyo
The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR has led her Brother Justices in a special…
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Bauchi Chief Judge Warns Judicial Officers Against Entertaining Witchcraft Cases
The Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, has cautioned judicial officers against handling cases related to…
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