The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured a Federal High Court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to upload and use the party’s modified digital logo contained in its constitution. National Leader of the NDC and former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X account …
Simon Ekpa, the pro-Biafra agitator convicted of terrorism-related offences in Finland, has appealed his six-year prison sentence, even as the Finnish prosecutor handling the case seeks a longer jail term. The prosecutor is arguing that the sentence imposed on Ekpa is inadequate considering the terrorism offences for which he was convicted. The Finnish Court of …
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has dragged Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and members of the Awujale Afobaje/Kingmakers Council before the Ogun State High Court over the delay in selecting a successor to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The suit, filed on August 21, 2026, is seeking an order compelling …
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged judges to consider the broader impact of their judgments on the country and uphold integrity in the administration of justice. Fubara made the call on Saturday at the 66th annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The governor said political manipulation, undue …
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has invited Dele Oye, principal partner of Dele Oye & Associates, to moderate a session on corporate governance and foreign investment at its 66th Annual General Conference. The conference, themed “Beyond Limits,” is scheduled to hold from August 21 to 28, 2026, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekehia, Port Harcourt, …
The Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI) Hon. Justice B.A. Adejumo, has called on Court and Other Judicial Staff to uphold professionalism, integrity, discretion and respect for every court user, saying their conduct is critical to maintaining public confidence in the Judiciary. Justice Adejumo, made the call on Monday, during the opening ceremony of …
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title "Barrister" before their names in all official engagements with the Supreme Court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the …
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and 702 local government councils have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Joe Agi, seeking $159 million in legal fees over the Paris Club refund, insisting they never engaged him to represent them in the …
Jurist dies after brief illness in Maiduguri The Federal High Court (FHC) has announced the death of its retired judge, Justice Baba-Gana Ashigar, describing him as a distinguished jurist whose dedication to justice and integrity left a lasting impact on Nigeria's judiciary. Justice Ashigar died after a brief illness in Maiduguri, Borno State, where …
The Appellate Court says Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction, restores party's legal status The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Tuesday, a …
