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Judiciary
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Benue Chief Judge Issues Corruption Warning to Magistrates
Benue State Chief Judge Maurice Ahemba Ikpambese has directed magistrates to reject corruption and bias, emphasizing that judicial integrity is vital for public trust.
July 18, 2026
Abia Community Concludes 77-Year Land Dispute Through Court-Mandated Possession
Officials from the Abia State High Court have executed a Writ of Possession in the Ujara Ukwuakwu land dispute, ending a 77-year legal battle between the Ukwuakwu and Obinto communities.
July 18, 2026
Benue Chief Judge Issues Corruption Warning to Magistrates
Benue State Chief Judge Maurice Ikpambese has cautioned magistrates to avoid all forms of corruption and maintain professional standards to protect public trust in the judiciary.
July 17, 2026
Anambra Native Doctor Onyeze Jesus Sentenced to Six Years for Fraud
A high court in Awka has sentenced Onyebuchi Okocha, known as Onyeze Jesus, to six years in prison and issued a ₦20 million fine for violating the Anambra Homeland Security Law.
July 17, 2026
Federal Court Rejects Bid to Force INEC Recognition of PDP Turaki Faction
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to force INEC to recognize the PDP leadership faction led by Tanimu Turaki, ruling that the case was an abuse of court process.
July 17, 2026
Malami challenges property forfeiture ruling in appellate court
Abubakar Malami is taking the Federal High Court's ruling on his asset forfeiture to the Court of Appeal, maintaining his faith in the judicial process.
July 17, 2026
Femi Falana challenges federal government over preferential housing for judges
Senior Advocate Femi Falana plans to sue the federal government, arguing that providing luxury homes exclusively to judges while neglecting other public servants is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
July 17, 2026
Femi Falana Questions Legality of Federal Government Housing Gifts to Judges
Legal expert Femi Falana has condemned the Federal Government for gifting houses to judges, demanding a legal justification and calling for equal housing support for other public workers.
July 17, 2026
Taraba Judiciary and Revenue Service Align on Tax Compliance Initiatives
The Taraba State Judiciary and the state's internal revenue service are increasing collaboration to improve tax enforcement, with the Chief Judge promising to deploy mobile courts to support collection efforts.
July 16, 2026
Kogi High Court Refutes Claims of NDC Deregistration Order
The Kogi State High Court denies reports that it ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, labeling the viral social media claims as false.
July 16, 2026