The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a minor reshuffle of the State Executive Council, leading to the redeployment of Barrister […]
Category: Judiciary
COURT STRIKES OUT IYABO OJO’S ₦1 BILLION DEFAMATION CASE AGAINST LIZZY ANJORIN OVER TECHNICAL FLAWS
A Lagos High Court has dismissed a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo against her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, citing procedural […]
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS OKPEBHOLO’S MANDATE, SOLIDIFIES APC’S HOLD IN EDO
Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been confirmed as the duly elected Governor of Edo State following a unanimous ruling by […]
ONE YEAR AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING, STATES STILL WITHHOLD N4.5TN LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS
Despite a landmark Supreme Court judgment mandating direct allocation to local councils, state governments have retained control of over ₦4.5 trillion meant for local government […]
SENATE SETS CONDITIONS FOR SENATOR NATASHA’S RETURN AFTER COURT DECLARES SUSPENSION ILLEGAL
Following a court ruling that nullified the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Nigerian Senate has outlined conditions she must meet before being reinstated. The […]
SIX YEARS IN DETENTION: DOMESTIC WORKERS ACCUSED OF STEALING PATIENCE JONATHAN’S JEWELLERY RETURN TO COURT TO DEFEND THEMSELVES
After nearly six years in custody without conviction, 15 domestic workers accused of stealing jewellery belonging to Nigeria’s former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, are scheduled […]
COURT DISMISSES AKPABIO’S MOTION IN NATASHA’S SUSPENSION CASE, SLAMS #100,000 FINE
BY ANTHONIA EMMANUEL The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed two motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio in a case involving the controversial […]
NBA PRESIDENT DEMANDS SUPREME COURT REFORMS AND DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN JUDICIARY
In a bold and impassioned keynote address that electrified the 2025 NBA Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) Annual Conference in Jos, the President of the […]
RIVERS HIGH COURT DEBUNKS CLAIM OF COURT ORDER REMOVING SOLE ADMINISTRATOR FROM GOVERNMENT HOUSE
The High Court of Rivers State has officially dismissed a widely circulated online report claiming that Governor Siminalayi Fubara obtained a court order nullifying […]
TRIBUNAL UPHOLDS OKPEBHOLO’S VICTORY, DISMANTLES PDP’S CLAIMS OF ELECTORAL FRAUD
In a resounding legal victory for Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld his election, dismissing all petitions challenging […]