The Bench
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UK Court Orders Deportation Of 43-Year-Old Nigerian, Olutobi Ogunbanwo, Reversing Ruling
A United Kingdom upper tribunal has overturned a prior ruling that halted the deportation of 43-year-old Nigerian, Olutobi…
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Court Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Premature Bail Application
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Tuesday declined to grant bail to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya…
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“Justice Must Never Be A Casualty”: NBA President Advocates Reforms At Annual Justices Conference Of The Court Of Appeal”
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has called for robust reforms to address…
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House Of Representatives Proposes 5-Year Tenure For CJN, Supreme Court Decentralization
The House of Representatives has introduced two significant bills aimed at reforming Nigeria’s judiciary. One bill proposes a…
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Supreme Court Warns Against Frivolous Litigation, Fines Recalcitrant Litigants
The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to litigants engaging in frivolous and vexatious cases, imposing a ₦60…
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Ekiti Governor Honours Late CJ With N300m Transformer Project
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a N300 million fund for the procurement of transformers for communities…
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Governor Makinde Swears In 10 Judges, Reaffirms Commitment To Judicial Excellence
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday presided over the swearing-in of eight High Court judges and two Customary…
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Nigerian Law School Class Of 2003 Congratulates Four Members Elevated To The Bench In Oyo State
The Nigerian Law School (NLS) Class of 2003 is celebrating a significant milestone as four of its distinguished members…
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Court Ends 19-Year Property Battle, Orders Eviction And Awards Damages
After nearly two decades of legal contention, the Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory,…
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Governor Okpebholo Swears In Judges Overlooked By Obaseki Administration
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has sworn in three High Court judges who were previously recommended by the…
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Adjudication Is Not A Pedestrian Affair, Chief Judge Warns Lawyers
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has urged lawyers and the public to…
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Concerns Mount Over Non-Implementation Of Supreme Court Ruling On Local Government Autonomy
The continued delay in implementing the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria has…
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Right Of Reply: When Will The Judges Who Cheated On Their Age Be Made To Account? By Johnson Agwu
On 20 October 2024, I was gloomy. It has been four years since the #EndSARS protests by Nigerian…
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Amanuke Community Group Petitions Anambra CJ, Seeks Transfer Of Impersonation Case To Another Judge
A faction of Amanuke community in Awka North Local Government Area has submitted a petition to the Chief…
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Kogi Judiciary To Begin Payment Of New Minimum Wage In November — Chief Judge
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, has announced that the state’s judiciary will begin…
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NJC Launches Probe Into Osun CJ Over Alleged Abuse Of Office
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has set up a committee to investigate multiple allegations of misconduct against Justice…
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