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We’ll Resist Any Govt’s Intimidation Of Judiciary – NBA

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By Joy Anigbogu LAGOS – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has vowed to resist any further attempt by any arm of government to intimidate the judicial arm. The body spoke following the investigation of the invasion of Justice Mary Odili’s house, stressing […]

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Court Fixes Dec 1 To Rule On Alleged Contempt Filed By Rite’s Food Against NBC

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By Titilope Joseph Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of a Lagos Federal High Court on Monday, fixed December 1, 2021 for ruling on the application filed by Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) application to dismiss the contempt suit filed by Rite Foods against NBC […]

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Lagos: Christian Lawyers Urge More Magistrates As Judges

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By Ikechi Nzeako Christian Lawyers’ Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) has called on the Lagos State Government to elevate magistrates from the lower bench to the state High Court of Justice. It advocated that 30 percent of all vacancies in the state […]

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Lagos #EndSARS panel submits report — one year after inauguration

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by Ayodele Oluwafemi The Lagos judicial panel on police brutality has submitted its report to the state government. The report was submitted on Monday to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, at the government house, Ikeja, Lagos. The panel submitted […]

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We’ll lose foreign investors if our justice system is ineffective, Buhari tells judges

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by Bolanle Olabimtan President Muhammadu Buhari says an efficient justice sector can further attract foreign investors to Nigeria. In his keynote address delivered on Monday by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at the 2021 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference in Abuja, Buhari said […]

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Move By Senate For Six Additional Law Schools Meets Stiff Opposition

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By Samuel Ogidan The Council of Legal Education, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and some Senators have opposed the move by the upper chamber of the National Assembly for the creation of additional six law Schools in addition to the existing seven. […]

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Judiciary Has Prevented Democracy From Collapsing In Nigeria – CJN

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By Omon Okhuevbie The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad, has stated the good performance of the Judiciary has prevented the current democratic status of the country from collapsing. Muhammad disclosed this on Monday during 2021 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference in […]

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Judiciary Will Be Funded, Osinbajo Promises CJN

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By Omon Okhuevbie Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, stated that the judiciary arm of government in the country will be well funded. The VP who represented President Muhammadu Buhari, at 2021 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference in Abuja, promised more funding […]

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Traditional, religious leaders in urge court to affirm Kanu’s, others’ rights

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By Chris Irekamba and Silver Nwokoro and Osiberoha Osibe • UK-based lawyer seeks termination of IPOB leader’s trial, Malami’s resignationThe South-East Council of Traditional Rulers and representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops have urged the court to affirm the fundamental rights […]

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No court order restraining Zamfara APC congresses – Party chieftain

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By Agency Reporter Dr Sani Shinkafi, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, on Sunday said that there is no order from the Federal High Court restraining the party from conducting congresses in Zamfara. Shinkafi stated this at […]