A High Court in Abuja has declined to admit several exhibits tendered by the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, in the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by President Bola Tinubu. During the proceedings on February 5, 2026, the presiding judge ruled that the documents—intended to substantiate claims made in previous publications—did not meet the strict […]
The Sokoto State Government has formally received a report from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry alleging that N117 billion in public funds was misappropriated during the eight-year administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. Justice Mu’azu Abdulkadir Pindiga (rtd), the commission’s chairman, presented the findings to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on February 3, 2026, at the […]
Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the validity and enforceability of a N52 billion arbitral award (approximately $32 million) issued in favor of Chams Consortium Limited against the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The judgment, delivered on December 11, 2025, and recently made public through regulatory filings, marks a significant milestone in a […]
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “The term of office of judges, their independence, security, adequate remuneration, conditions of service, pensions and the age of retirement shall be adequately secured by law.” Babajide Candide-Johnson became a judge of the High Court of Lagos State at 45. The son of the third Chief Judge of Lagos State, he […]
Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999, no doubt, brought hope across the nation after decades of military rule, forcing the “Military Boys” to return to their barracks. The people dreamt of a democracy that would truly transform governance. Now, 24 years later, Nigeria boasts uninterrupted democratic rule which is a feat in itself. No […]
The Nigerian judiciary is simply defined as the third arm of government, ranked after the executive and legislative arms. One significant fact about the Nigerian judiciary is that it has not been interrupted like the executive and legislative arms. One important outcome of this uninterrupted nature is that those who lead it have had the […]
*Orders full-scale independent probe of invasion of Justice Odili’s home *Alleges perpetrators wanted to kill her *Says Judiciary can’t only bark, but can also bite *SANs storm CJN, AGF offices in protest, insist Govt must unearth those behind incident ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA The Supreme Court of Nigeria has warned that the Judiciary should never be […]
Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Federal Government has said the implementation of financial autonomy for the state legislature and judiciary would commence next week. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, disclosed this in his office after a conciliation meeting to resolve the strike of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and Parliamentary Staff […]
By Tom Okpe Former Governor of Edo State and labour leader, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has commended the nations’ judiciary saying if not for rule of law, he would have been an ex-convict today. He said he will remain grateful to the nations’ courageous judiciary that lived above partisanship the society, not withstanding whatever criticism anybody may […]
By Kamarudeen Ogundele As the strike embarked upon by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) enters the fourth week, while that of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) enters the 10th day, governors have listed conditions that must be met to grant financial autonomy to the judiciary and legislature. The governors are billed […]
Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have stormed the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, and driven workers out of the court premises. The national leadership of JUSUN in a circular dated April 1, ordered the shutdown of various courts across the country as from Tuesday, April 6. JUSUN […]
All courts across the country were locked up today as judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), commence an indefinite nationwide strike. According to the national leadership of JUSUN, the strike action is to press home their demand for the financial autonomy of the judiciary. The circular signed by […]
Staff of the Federal High Court across the country have indicated their intention to embark on a two-week strike on September 28, 2020. READ ALSO: Obaseki pays thank you visit to Buhari In a notice, circulated in and around the Federal High Court headquarters building in Abuja, the court staff, under the aegis of the Judiciary […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, says the non-provision of essential infrastructures for judicial officers will incur “grave consequences” on the nation’s judiciary, DAILY TIMES gathered. He gave the warning on Thursday in Port Harcourt at the handover of duplexes built by the Rivers State Government for judges in the State and Federal […]
On Tuesday, 25th of August, the premises of the Lagos State High Court went agog as scores of the award-winning GAC GS8 vehicles were presented to judges of the Lagos State Judiciary, DAILY TIMES gathered. The official handover ceremony included representatives from the Lagos State Government, CIG Motors Nigeria, and members of the state judiciary. […]
Lagos – The Lagos State Judiciary has upgraded ts Electronic Filing System (EFS) by introducing E-Payment for faster filing and processing of cases, without the need to visit the High Court Registry. The information is contained in a circular tagged “Public Notice” signed by the Chief Registrar dated June 4 in Lagos. According to the notice, the purpose […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it supports total compliance with the Constitutional provisions on Autonomy for States’ Judiciary and Legislature in the country. NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, expressed the congress’ support in a statement on Monday in Abuja, while commending the Executive Order 10 issued on May 22, by President Muhammadu Buhari. According […]
Lagos – Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, has urged President Buhari to take necessary steps to ensure that judiciary operate freely in accordance to the rule of law. Martins made the plea on Sunday in Lagos, while reacting to the re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore by officials of the Directorate of Security Services (DSS) on […]
The Fourth Alteration to the 1999 Nigerian Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which gave autonomy to the state legislature and Judiciary in a bill signed by President Muhammadu Buhari, is one instrument that many Nigerians say will test the character and competence of the officials of the two key institutions. The […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Judiciary is the most powerful arm of Government, regretting that the strength of the judiciary has been lost due to fear. Addressing the Governing Council of the Eastern Bar Forum during a Courtesy Visit at the Government House Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike noted […]