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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADC warns that judicial control of party management threatens Nigeria’s democratic future
Mabel Oboh of the ADC warns that excessive judicial interference in party administration threatens democratic autonomy, following a recent Court of Appeal decision.
Jigawa Federal Court Upholds APC Primary Results for Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Constituency
A Federal High Court in Dutse has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the APC primary in Jigawa, confirming Aliyu Hussaini Usaini Jabo as the candidate for the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency.
Isaac Fayose Declares Nigerian Democracy Defunct, Cites Judiciary as Power Broker
Isaac Fayose claims that the Nigerian judiciary, rather than INEC, effectively selects the country's leaders, marking the end of genuine democracy.
Kano court sentences man to seven years for selling cannabis online
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced 28-year-old Ashiru Idris to seven years in prison for using social media to advertise cannabis.
Tinubu Vows Judicial Budget Remains Secure Despite Housing Initiatives
President Bola Tinubu has assured that housing projects for judges will not compromise judicial budgets or influence, arguing that comfortable living conditions are essential for maintaining an independent judiciary.