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Atiku: Nigerian voters, not courts, should determine 2027 election winners
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar argues that the outcome of Nigeria's 2027 elections must be decided by voters, following a court ruling that protected the ADC's legal right to participate in the political process.
NBA Calls for Urgent Release of Abducted Kebbi High Court Judge
The Nigerian Bar Association has demanded the immediate rescue of Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, who was kidnapped from his residence in Kebbi State.
Akure Appellate Court Backs Prof. Amuseghan as Kalasuwe of Apoiland
An appellate court in Akure has upheld the appointment of Prof. Sunday Amuseghan as the Kalasuwe of Apoiland, rejecting a challenge from Prince Joseph Orire David.
Former Pro Footballer and Fugitive Drug Trafficker Receive 24-Year Prison Sentences for Cocaine Smuggling
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a former international footballer and a long-term fugitive to a combined 24 years in prison for importing over 7 kilograms of cocaine.
Kebbi Police initiate search for kidnapped High Court judge
Kebbi police are actively searching for High Court judge Faruku Hassan Bunza after he was abducted from his home in Bunza Local Government Area.
Kebbi State High Court Justice abducted by gunmen
A Kebbi State High Court judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has been kidnapped by gunmen from his residence in the Bunza Local Government Area.
Senator Sola Akinyede Calls for Radical Structural Reform in Nigeria’s Judiciary
Former Senator Sola Akinyede argues that Nigeria's judicial system requires radical structural reform to address deep-seated corruption, suggesting that centralized power within the National Judicial Council must be dismantled to restore public trust.
Bode George Urges NJC to Defend Judicial Integrity Amid PDP Internal Conflict
Chief Bode George has called on the National Judicial Council to investigate recent judicial actions concerning the PDP leadership dispute, warning that the court's dismissal of a suit regarding established precedents threatens public faith in the rule of law.
Bode George Urges NJC to Defend Judicial Integrity Amid PDP Leadership Crisis
Bode George has called on the National Judicial Council to investigate recent court rulings concerning the PDP leadership crisis, citing concerns over judicial independence and public trust.
Federal High Court Overrules ADC Leadership Opposition to Gombe’s Legal Amendment
A Federal High Court judge has dismissed attempts by ADC leaders David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola to block legal amendments sought by Nafiu-Bala Gombe in his ongoing suit.