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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.
Abuja Court Rules Against Non-Specialist Lawyers Representing Police in Civil Suits
The National Industrial Court has barred police officers outside the Specialist Legal Cadre from representing the Force in civil cases and ordered the deployment of legal officers to every police station in Nigeria.
Domestic abuse survivor advocates for tougher penalties as strangulation reports rise
A domestic abuse survivor who was strangled during an 18-year abusive marriage is pushing for more severe criminal penalties as new data shows a significant rise in police reports regarding the offence.
Taraba Chief Judge Prioritizes Judicial Modernization and Efficiency
Taraba Chief Judge Joel Agya is spearheading judicial reforms, including the integration of artificial intelligence, to streamline court processes and boost public confidence in the justice system.
Supreme Court Initiates Comprehensive Review of Pending Appeals Amid Full Digitization
Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has launched a review of pending Supreme Court appeals while overseeing the court's transition to a fully digital case management system designed to improve efficiency and curb document fraud.
Nigeria’s Federal High Court Implements Updated Pre-Election Litigation Rules
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has introduced the 2026 Practice Directions to streamline and expedite the handling of pre-election legal disputes.