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Aloy Ejimakor Claims Nnamdi Kanu Faced Excessive Government Prosecution
Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, argues that the IPOB leader was subjected to state-sponsored prosecutorial excess, insisting his actions were rooted in the agitation for a separate state rather than terrorism.
August 31 Set for Verdict in Shinkafi’s Challenge Against APC and INEC
A Federal High Court in Gusau has set August 31, 2026, as the date for the judgment in the lawsuit challenging the APC's Zamfara North Senatorial primary.
Federal High Court upholds Thomas Ereyitomi as APC candidate for Warri constituency
The Abuja Federal High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against Thomas Ereyitomi, confirming his status as the APC candidate for the Warri House of Representatives seat.
Abuja Court upholds Thomas Ereyitomi as APC candidate for Warri constituency
Justice Mohammed Garba Umar has dismissed a legal challenge against Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, confirming his status as the APC candidate for the Warri federal constituency in 2027.
Fagbemi Emphasizes Justice Reforms to Enhance Accountability and Accessibility
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi has launched the new Governing Board of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, tasking them with driving judicial reforms that prioritize accessibility, efficiency, and the protection of fundamental human rights for the indigent.
Federal High Court rejects PDP’s bid to remove Benue lawmaker over party switch
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a case filed by the PDP attempting to remove Benue lawmaker Anthony Attah for defecting to the APC, ruling that the court cannot usurp the assembly's authority to declare a seat vacant.
Ekiti Court Sentences Fake Soldier to Two Years for N500,000 Fraud
A fake soldier, Bethel Onyedikachi Ukachukwu, received a two-year prison sentence for swindling a resident of N500,000 through a fraudulent Nigeria Customs Service auction scheme.
Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of Kebbi High Court Released From Captivity
Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, a Kebbi High Court judge kidnapped last week, has returned home safely following his release from captivity.
Tehran hangs two individuals found guilty of espionage for Israel
Iran has carried out the execution of two men convicted of providing sensitive military information to Israeli intelligence agencies amid an uptick in state-sanctioned hangings.
Mary Odili Explains Why Judicial Petitions Often Fail to Result in Disciplinary Action
Retired Supreme Court Justice Mary Odili explains that many petitions against Nigerian judges fail because they lack the necessary evidence required for the National Judicial Council to take disciplinary action.