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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.

Crime

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…
Crime

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…
Crime

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…
Judiciary

Supreme Court Voids PDP Convention, Dismisses Turaki-Led Appeal

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday dismissed an appeal by the Taminu Turaki-led faction of the…
Judiciary

Supreme Court Nullifies Status Quo Order in ADC Leadership Dispute

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja set aside a status quo ante bellum order…
Election

Supreme Court Set to Rule on ADC, PDP Leadership Crises Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Supreme Court of Nigeria will today, April 30, 2026, deliver judgment on leadership disputes within the…
Judiciary

Court Orders Accelerated Trial for Six Over Alleged Plot Against Tinubu

By Elizabeth Ugbo Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 29, April 30, May…
Judiciary

Alleged Coup Plot in Nigeria: Military, Civil Trials Spark Legal Controversy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria faces intense scrutiny as authorities prosecute an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On…
Crime

DSS Arraigns El-Rufai Over Alleged Wiretapping in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Department of State Services has arraigned Nasir El-Rufai before the Federal High Court in Abuja for…
Crime

Plateau Killings: Court Delays Arraignment of Four Terror Suspects in Jos

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Plateau State High Court in Jos on Thursday adjourned the arraignment of four suspects charged with…