News Category - Law and Judiciary
PICTURES: NBA WESTERN ZONE HOLDS HUMAN RIGHTS SUMMIT IN IBADAN
Focus is on the Reform of the Administration of Criminal Justice System in Nigeria.
Read More →ERNEST OMUSO-IBIMO SECURES N150 COURT JUDGMENT AGAINST SAIPAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN RIVERS STATE
ERNEST OMUSO-IBIMO dragged Saipan construction company and five other defendants before the court, challenging his detention and confinement within the company's premises.
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DEMOCRACY DAY: US, UK, CANADA, 2 OTHERS LAMPOON NIGERIAN AUTHORITIES OVER MISUSE OF CYBER CRIMES ACT
The Heads of Mission in Nigeria encourage Nigerian lawmakers to consider reform of the Cybercrimes Act to narrow the definitions of key terms such as “false information,” cyberstalking,” insult,” hatred,” and “harassment,” and ensure those definitions cannot be used erroneously to silence critics.
Read More →JUDICIAL WORKERS SUSPEND STRIKE AFTER 2 DAYS
JUSUN directed its members to resume work, Wednesday, June 4, 2024.
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AMENDMENT OF NDLEA ACT WILL BOOST NIGERIA'S DRUG CONTROL EFFORTS - FAGBEMI, MARWA
Lateef Fagbemi and Buba Marwa shared their expectations in separate remarks during the opening ceremony of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug Control meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
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COURT JAILS MAN FOR SELLING NAIRA NOTES AT IBADAN NIGHT CLUB
The convict’s journey to the correctional centre began with his arrest sometime in February, 2024 in a night club in Ibadan, Oyo State where he was trading in naira notes.
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EFCC ARRAIGNS CHINESE MAN FOR CYBER CRIMES IN LAGOS
The defendant belongs to a criminal syndicate of 792 notorious for cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud, who were arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos, during 'Eagle Flush Operation' in Lagos.
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CONFLICT OF ROLES WEAKENS DUE PROCESS IN ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN NIGERIA -PSC CHAIRMAN
The PSC Chairman was speaking in Abuja, Thursday, May 15th 2025 at a one day Programne for Security Agencies, Criminal Justice Organisations and other Related bodies.
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PRO-JUDICIARY GROUP CONDEMNS DEDUCTION FROM SALARIES OF LOWER COURT JUDGES IN OYO STATE
"The Executive Arm of Government should stop throwing money at High Court Judges in the name of support and start taking responsibility for their original state judges who are Magistrates and Customary Court Judges" - Bayo Akinlade, Esq
Read More →RIVERS HIGH COURT JUDGES RESUME SITTING WEDNESDAY AFTER EASTER BREAK
The State Chief Judge, Justice SIMEON CHIBUZOR-AMADI, had approved the Easter vacation with effect from Monday, April 14 to Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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LAGOS CJ CALLS FOR IMMORTALISATION OF PIONEER CHAIRMAN OF NBA ETI-OSA BRANCH
Justice Alogba made the call in a message at the opening ceremony of the maiden Law Week celebration of the NBA Eti-Osa Branch, held at the Naval Dockyard in Victoria Island, where he was represented by Justice Oluwatoyin Atinuke Ipaye.
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DESPAIR IN NIGERIAN JUDICIARY DUE TO ABSENCE OF JUSTICE, SAYS BANIRE AT NBA, ETI-OSA LAW WEEK
Muiz Banire said part of the problems with the Nigerians judiciary is the flawed recruitment process that allows room for political considerations, just as he called for the strengthening of the disciplinary process in the judiciary.
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HAPPY EASTER FROM NBA ETI-OSA BRANCH
Easter reminds us of the power of renewal, hope, and resurrection. May this season fill your hearts with peace, joy, and the strength to press forward in unity and service to humanity.
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NBA SHOULD REFUND RIVERS STATE MONEY IMMEDIATELY - ADEGBORUWA, SAN
"Going forward, NBA should thread cautiously in raising funds from all manner of persons and institutions. Lawyers in Nigeria are well endowed to fund any programme for the NBA."
Read More →LP CASE SEEKING TO UNSEAT 27 RIVERS LAWMAKERS ON GROUNDS OF DEFECTION FAILS
Justice Emmanuel Obile, in his judgment, cited the recent judgment of the Supreme Court on the Rivers State political crisis, which touched on the issue of defection and declared that he can not preside on a matter that has already been decided by the apex court.
Read More →RIVERS STATE JUDICIARY FAULTS RETIREMENT OF CHIEF MAGISTRATE EJIKE KING-GEORGE
He said the attempt Ejike King-George to link his exit from service to the political situation in the state is not only contrived falsehood but a mischievous action calculated to deceive members of the public and attract undue sympathy and undeserved patronage.
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RIVERS PDP CRISIS: COURT STRIKES OUT MOTION FOR APPEAL BY CHUKWUEMEKA AARON & CO
They jointly filed the motion on notice seeking the leave of the court to appeal the judgment, which sacked them from office.
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'THE HUB' CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
“Human trafficking is a complex and pervasive issue that takes many forms, including forced labor, sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude. Victims, often vulnerable individuals in dire circumstances, are manipulated, coerced, and exploited with little hope of escape,” The Hub.
Read More →RIVERS STATE JUDICIARY EMBARKS ON EASTER BREAK FROM APRIL 14
The Easter break was announced in a statement by the Chief Registrar, Rivers State High Court, David Dahua-Maduenyi.
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