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Nigeria’s Supreme Court adopts digital system to eliminate paper records and prevent fraud
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has launched a mandatory digital filing system at the Supreme Court to replace manual records, improve efficiency, and prevent document tampering.
Judge directs payment of $5m damages to E Jean Carroll in Trump case
Judge Lewis Kaplan has ordered the release of $5 million plus interest to E Jean Carroll after Donald Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
FCT High Court Directs EFCC to Pay N10 Million for Defaming Former Power Minister Agunloye
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered the EFCC to pay N10 million in damages to former Power Minister Dr. Olu Agunloye for publishing defamatory content regarding a non-existent $6 billion fraud case.
LPDC Rejects Bid to Drop Misconduct Case Against SAN and Associates
The LPDC has ruled that a misconduct petition against Ikechukwu Ezechukwu, SAN, and two other lawyers cannot be withdrawn, setting the case for a hearing in July 2026.
Kwara High Court Schedules July 22 Arraignment for Bukola Saraki Over Defamation Allegations
A Kwara State High Court has scheduled July 22, 2026, for the arraignment of former Senate President Bukola Saraki following allegations of criminal defamation against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
EFCC witness testifies that Emefiele did not profit from $6.2m CBN fraud
A key witness in the EFCC case against former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has testified that the defendant did not personally benefit from the alleged $6.2 million fraud.
Abuja Court Postpones Actor Emeka Ike’s N10 Billion Privacy Lawsuit Against Ministerial Aide
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the N10 billion privacy lawsuit filed by actor Emeka Ike against FCT minister's aide Lere Olayinka to July 22, citing the need for INEC's presence in the case.
Plateau Government Challenges Medical Plea from Angwa Rukuba Terrorism Suspect
Plateau State prosecutors have rejected a motion for medical leave filed by a suspect in the Angwa Rukuba massacre trial, labeling it a strategy to delay court proceedings.
2027 Election Preparations: Federal High Court Permits Weekend and Holiday Filings
The Federal High Court has authorized weekend and holiday filings for pre-election cases to alleviate judicial backlog and meet statutory deadlines ahead of the 2027 polls.
Judge urges settlement in N98.5 billion patent infringement lawsuit
A Federal High Court in Lagos has directed parties in a N98.5 billion patent infringement case to attempt an out-of-court settlement before trial begins.