Justice Nwite Recuses Himself From Malami’s ₦212bnWednesday, January 28, 2026
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from the asset forfeiture case involving Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, Justice Nwite announced his decision to return the case file to Chief Judge John T ...
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Justice Omotosho Who Convicted Nnamdi Kanu Shortlisted For Appeal Court AppointmSaturday, January 24, 2026
Indications have emerged that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has been shortlisted for appointment as a Justice of the Court of Appeal. It was learnt that the name of the judge, who convicted and sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu ... |
NJC Asks President Tinubu To Appoint 14 Individuals As Federal High Court JudgesThursday, January 22, 2026
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has forwarded 14 names to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. In a statement released on Thursday, the NJC said the decision was reached during its 110th meeting held on January 13 and 14, 2026. ldquo;Council at its 11 ... |
Judicial Council Disqualifies 34 Lawyers For Failing Public Integrity TestMonday, December 29, 2025
Thirty-four lawyers, who were nominated for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria (FHC), have been disqualified from the elevation race after failing the integrity test. It is understood that the integrity test is part of the new guidelines approved by the National Judicial C ... |
Lawyer To Kogi Chief Judge: ‘My Lord Erred In This One’Saturday, December 13, 2025
On Friday, 12th December, 2025, the Chief Judge of Kogi State issued a notice directing Judiciary workers in Kogi State who are on strike to resume work on Monday, 15th December, 2025, of face ldquo;No work no pay rdquo; sanction. The notice which was circulated on several social media platforms in ... |
Chief Justice Asked To Suspend Wike From Body Of Benchers Over Clash With NavalMonday, November 17, 2025
An Abuja-based law firm, BOB James Co., has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to suspend the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from the Body of Benchers. The firm said this was over what it described as ldquo;dishonourable public conduct rdquo; ... |
Legal Year: Governor Nwifuru Commits to Enhanced Judiciary Welfare, To embark OnFriday, October 31, 2025
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi state has disclosed the plans of his administration to embark on massive reconstruction and rehabilitation of Court buildings at all levels across the state. Nwifuru stated this in his address during the ceremony marking the opening of the 2025/2026 Legal year o ... |
FHC Reserves Judgement on Suit Seeking Nullification of Ebonyi LG election.Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki Ebonyi State capital presided over by Justice A.I.O Ochoma, on Tuesday reserved judgement in the suit instituted by two indigenes of the State seeking nullification of local government and councilorship elections conducted in the state on July 20th 2024. ... |
Anambra Solicitor General Wants FOI Act Cases prioritized In CourtsTuesday, June 17, 2025
Solicitor General of Anambra state, Bar Ngozi Iwuno has called for inclusion of freedom of Information (FOI) Act in civic education curricula as part of solutions to the implementation of the Act. She also stressed the need to prioritize the FOI Act in courts as well as issuance of sanctions for ... |
Judicial Workers Suspend Ongoing StrikeTuesday, June 3, 2025
Federal Capital Court branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has suspended its strike, which started on Monday, June 2. The union has directed all its members to resume work on Wednesday, June 4. The suspension of the strike was contained in a communiqu eacute; the union issued ... |
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