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 …
Soldiers to receive salaries and allowances from July 18, 2022 The National Industrial Court (NIC) in Lagos has ordered the Nigerian Army to reinstate 70 soldiers who were convicted by courts-martial in 2014 but later received an unconditional presidential pardon from former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a judgment delivered on July 20, Justice Sanda …
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended two judicial officers for one year without pay over misconduct and issued queries to 256 judges over performance-related concerns. The decisions were taken at the Council's 111th meeting chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. As part of measures to fill vacancies in the judiciary, …
Chief justices from across Africa have agreed to strengthen alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to support the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The commitment was made during the 3rd Africa Chief Justices' ADR Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 18 to 19. In a statement issued in Abuja on …
The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC) has elevated 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The decision was taken during the committee's 174th plenary session held on Thursday in Abuja, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The announcement was made in a statement issued by …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three terrorists linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. Justice Salim Ibrahim convicted Abdulrazak Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, alias Yunusa bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, also known …
Badejo-Okusanya emerges second female president of NBA in 66 years Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has made history after emerging as the President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), becoming the second woman to lead Nigeria's largest professional association since its establishment 66 years ago. Her victory comes more than three decades …
The Supreme Court has overturned a Court of Appeal judgment that nullified the forfeiture of seven high-value properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, restoring the Federal High Court's order that permanently transferred the assets to the Federal Government. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of …
