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The court gave lawyers 30 days before their scheduled hearing dates to complete the uploading of the required documents.

This came about two months after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit seeking validation for the 'Blue ...

Mr Sowore, who was arrested shortly after Monday's proceedings and was immediately remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, is ...

They discussed how delays in disciplinary process and uneven outcomes weakens confidence in the justice system.

SERAP is asking the court to “direct and compel the NNPCL to provide a comprehensive reconciliation statement detailing the specific ...

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that judges serving in the area had switched to virtual hearings due to frequent attacks by kidnappers ...

The lawyers said a strong, fair, and efficient judiciary was vital for the rule of law and democracy in Nigeria.

ICPC has faced a stream of criticisms since its controversial release of former Governor El-Rufai from custody on Friday snubbing ...

During proceedings last week, the prosecution sought an adjournment to replace its lawyer, but Mr Sowore's defence team opposed the ...

Women now make up a significant share of practising lawyers in Nigeria, and they are highly visible in law schools, ...

The NHRC noted that despite global progress, women remained underrepresented in many judicial institutions, particularly at the leadership level.

SERAP is also asking the court to “compel the governors and Mr Wike to disclose details and the location of ...

The Nigerian government ultimately seeks to secure the final forfeiture of the controversial asset acquired by Jeremiah Useni in 1993.

The lawyers were silent on the fact that Mr Kanu spurned several calls on him by the trial judge for ...

Mr Kyari, who is entangled in a separate cocaine trafficking trial, maintained that he could only declare his share of ...

In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Phoebe Ojo-Nemile, a lawyer and advocate for girls’ leadership and civic participation, speaks on ...

This ruling comes even as another judge of the same Abuja division of the court, James Omotosho, stopped the party's ...

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the rapper was accused of cyber harassment, blackmail, and invasion of privacy in a petition ...

Twelve lawmakers, born or bred with a “silver spoon, arguably benefited from family legacies.

As part of pre-conference activities, NBA President Afam Osigwe, on Saturday, led thousands of lawyers in a health walk across ...

The senior lawyer said external vetting after the LPPC’s rigorous scrutiny “is an intrusion that weakens both the independence of ...

Mr Sowore was taken into custody on Wednesday after honouring a police invitation in Abuja.

Mr Sowore was taken into custody on Wednesday after honouring a police invitation in Abuja.

The NBA gave this charge at an orientation programme for newly called lawyers, on Tuesday, in Bauchi.

The shortlist was approved at the 169th plenary session of the LPPC chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), ...