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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.

Tinubu Commends EFCC Over FBI Praise For Extradition Of Sextortion Suspects

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in…

SERAP Drags FG to ECOWAS Court Over Alleged Diversion of ₦78.8bn Cash-Transfer Funds

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government at the ECOWAS Community Court…

Court Orders INEC to Recognise Owadara as NDC Candidate for 2027 Election

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Olumuyiwa…

DSS Arraigns Mubarak Abdullahi Over Fake Tinubu Letter to US President

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned Mubarak Abdullahi for allegedly sharing a fake document purportedly…

Federal Character Commission Asks Customs to Suspend Recruitment Training

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has directed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to suspend its ongoing recruitment…

Presidential Working Group Submits Draft National Policing Bill 2026, 29 Amendment Bills

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Presidential Working Group on Police Reform submitted the draft National Policing Bill 2026 and 29 consequential…

Uzodimma Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Local Government Autonomy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s…

SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged N126.46bn Electoral Fund Irregularities

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the…

Court Fixes October 26 to Rule on El-Rufai’s No-Case Submission

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 26, 2026, to rule on former Kaduna State…

ICC Rules in Nigeria’s Favour, Rejects Sunrise Power Claims Over Mambilla Project

By Elizabeth Ugbo The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal in Paris ruled in favour of Nigeria on September…