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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.

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…

Saleh Mamman Appeals 75-Year Sentence, Challenges N33.8bn Conviction

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, struck out an EFCC forfeiture motion…

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N941.9m Linked to IPPIS Ghost Workers

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N941,994,079.86 linked to suspected ghost…

NDLEA Arraigns Drug Baron, Three Mexicans Over Alleged N480bn Meth Lab in Ogun Forest

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday arraigned suspected drug baron Anochili Innocent, three Mexican…

EFCC Plays Alleged Hadi Sirika Voice Note in Court Over N2.8bn Aviation Contract Trial

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday played an alleged voice recording of former Aviation…