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Federal Court Dismisses Ned Nwoko’s Legal Challenge Against Ifeanyi Okowa
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out Senator Ned Nwoko's suit against Ifeanyi Okowa, ruling that pre-election challenges must be filed personally by the aggrieved aspirant and cannot be delegated to an attorney.
Kano Judicial Employee Challenges Mandatory Retirement, Demands N100 Million
Muzambilu Ado, a Kano judiciary staff member, is suing the State Judicial Service Commission for N100 million after his forced retirement over alleged academic credential fraud, a charge he firmly denies.
Akinyede Hails Badejo-Okunsanya’s NBA Win as a Landmark Moment for Judiciary
Former Senator Sola Akinyede describes Oyinlasola Badejo-Okunsanya’s election as NBA president as a historic shift, noting that female leaders now helm both the Bench and the Bar for the first time.
Justice Kekere-Ekun Advocates for ADR to Bolster African Business Stability
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has called on African judicial leaders to adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution to ensure commercial stability and support the success of the AfCFTA.
Rivers monarch calls for compliance after court settles century-long land feud
A Rivers State High Court has dismissed a century-old land dispute between Usokun and Obuama communities, with King Asari Dokubo urging all parties to accept the final ruling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.