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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.

EFCC Witness Alleges Hadi Sirika Violated Procurement Rules in Nigeria Air Contracts Trial

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria – The trial of former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, continued…

Saraki Faces Criminal Defamation Suit Over Comments on AbdulRazaq’s Educational Qualification

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Senate President Bukola Saraki appeared at the centre of a criminal defamation case on Wednesday after…

FG Secures 150 Terrorism Convictions as Fresh Mass Trials Continue in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has secured about 150 terrorism convictions within the first two days of its latest…

ADC Rejects Court Order on Deregistration, Vows to Fight Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National…

National Industrial Court Upholds JAMB’s Dismissal of Former Deputy Director Yisa Usman

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Industrial Court in Abuja has upheld the dismissal of former Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board…

Court Adjourns Saleh Mamman Asset Forfeiture Hearing to June 24

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned post-conviction proceedings in the ₦33.8 billion fraud case involving…

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…