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The judges' lawyer informed the court that a joint preliminary objection and a joint statement of defence had been filed ...

The NUJ has called on the National Judicial Council to investigate and sanction a magistrate accused of humiliating and ejecting ...

The ADC official accused both Messrs Tsoho and Lifu of demonstrating bias in the handling of the leadership dispute.

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

The judges were appointed following recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC), which at its 110th meeting held on 13 ...

The NJC said it initially resolved to await security clearance on the shortlisted candidates.

The recommendation was made alongside those of 35 other candidates for various judicial offices across the country.

The NJC described the reports circulating on social and conventional media as inaccurate and unauthorised.

The ruling amounted to “deliberate ignorance or sabotage” of the anti-corruption fight, an activist said.

The defendant is expected to take a fresh plea and the prosecution witnesses that already testified would have to be ...

NJC said the 21 recommendations followed careful consideration of public complaints and a rigorous screening process by an eight-member Interview ...

The national headquarters of JUSUN had directed its members in all federal courts and judicial institutions nationwide to withdraw their ...

“However, henceforth, the Federal Judicial Service Commission, all Judicial Service Commissions or Committee of the FCT, shall publish the names ...

The NJC, on Wednesday, voided the appointment of the acting chief judge of Imo State for being in violation of ...

The NJC stressed that the constitutional provision on acting appointments of state chief judges does not leave room for discretion.

Mr Nzeukwu’s appointment as an Acting Chief Judge is not the first without NJC’s recommendation or approval.

Mr Shettima described the judiciary as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s sovereignty and warned against any attempt to manipulate the ...

In a resolution passed on Tuesday, the Benue State House of Assembly recommended the swearing-in of the next most senior ...

The bill seeks to amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act to prevent judicial officers from prosecution until ...

“Eleven months after the recommendation of the NJC, only five of those recommended were sworn in as judges."

Some of the suspects collapsed during the arraignment in the court on Friday, allegedly due to exhaustion following months of ...

“Technology, if effectively harnessed, offers a powerful tool for enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the criminal justice process,” the ...

Mr Jonathan said the proliferation of court orders is ridiculing the judiciary and destroying democracy.

Mrs Kekere-Ekun also said she will ensure that the process of appointing judicial officers is fair and transparent.

This inauguration follows NJC's recommendation of the candidates for appointment in May.