The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined an ex-parte application seeking to restrain the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and other government agencies from allocating some oil fields. Justice Emeka Nwite, sitting as a vacation judge, ruled that the respondents must first be put on notice before the court could …
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, says insecurity in Nigeria is often misrepresented, insisting that the crisis is not driven by religion and that the government is addressing the situation through lawful procedures and ongoing prosecutions. Fagbemi spoke in Abuja on Tuesday after a meeting with Richard Mills, …
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has emphasised that the swift administration of justice is a critical complement to Nigeria’s military and intelligence efforts against terrorism and organised crime. Speaking at the Special Court Session marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the Court of Appeal, Fagbemi stressed …
The Supreme Court has struck out a suit filed by the Osun State Government seeking to compel the Federal Government to release withheld allocations due to the state’s 30 Local Government Councils. In a split decision of six to one, the seven-member panel on Friday ruled that the suit lacked merit, holding that the Attorney …
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that public trust in Nigeria’s judiciary has been eroded by perceptions of undue influence, inconsistent judgments, and prolonged delays that frustrate justice delivery. Fagbemi made the remarks at the Supreme Court of Nigeria during the special session marking the commencement …
