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Judiciary

refers to the system of courts and judges responsible for interpreting laws, delivering justice, and resolving disputes in society. It ensures legal rights are protected, maintains law and order, and upholds the constitution. A strong judiciary promotes fairness, accountability, and public trust in the legal system.

Supreme Court Ends Legal Battle Over Providus Bank-Unity Bank Merger

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Supreme Court on Monday ended a prolonged legal dispute over the merger between Providus Bank Limited…

Federal High Court Reassigns ADC Leadership Suit in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja recently reassigned a lawsuit filed by Nafiu…

Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman Transferred to Kuje Prison as Court Begins 75-Year Jail Term

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, was transferred to Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja on Tuesday after…

Court to Rule Today on Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Election

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja will today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, deliver judgment in a suit…

Former AGF Malami’s Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering Trial Adjourned to June 23

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged N8.7 billion money laundering trial involving…

EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Over N33.8bn Fraud Conviction

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kaduna…

NJC Recommends 12 Justices for Court of Appeal, Suspends Two Judges

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Judicial Council has recommended 12 judges for elevation to the Court of Appeal. The recommendation…

Diezani Alison-Madueke Trial: Defence, Prosecutors Clash Over Missing Evidence in UK Court

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke, her co-defendants, prosecutors, and defence lawyers on Tuesday concluded arguments at…

Lagos Court Discharges Man After 10 Years in Custody Over Weak Defilement Case

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Lagos High Court in Ikeja discharged and acquitted Ibrahim Usman after 10 years in custody, because…

EFCC Trial: Witnesses Contradict Themselves in Yahaya Bello Money Laundering Case

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, continued on…