The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 lawyers to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The decision was taken at the Council’s 110th meeting, which held on January 13 and 14, 2026. The NJC, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, said the lawyers …
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has warned that Nigeria’s democracy faces a serious threat as an increasing number of state governors defect from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Ibrahim Mualeem Zikirullahi, the organisation said the trend could entrench …
The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional authority of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The apex court also upheld the suspension of elected officials during emergency rule, while stressing that such measures must be temporary. The ruling followed a suit filed …
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered the remand of Chris Ngige, former minister of labour and productivity, in Kuje prison pending the hearing of his bail application. Ngige was arraigned on Friday before Justice Maryam Hassan on an eight-count charge bordering on abuse of office, contract fraud and receiving gratification. In the …
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 Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 8 for the hearing of an ex parte motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Justice James Omotosho set the date after refusing to recognise the appearance of Kanu’s younger brother, …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of appeal against a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the release of 27 houses to James Ikechukwu Okwete and Adebukunola Iyabode Oladapo. In March, the EFCC obtained an interim forfeiture order for 27 properties located across different parts of Nigeria. Okwete and his …
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday granted bail to activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore on self-recognition. The judge cautioned Sowore against making statements capable of inciting the public against President Bola Tinubu. Sowore was arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure, judges of the FCT High Court will no longer live in rented apartments. Wike gave the assurance on Monday during the flag-off ceremony for the design and construction of official residences for the …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has strengthened its collaboration with the judiciary to advance pension reforms and improve retirement benefits administration across Nigeria. At a sensitisation workshop on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for judges of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in Abuja, PenCom Director-General Omolola Oloworaran, represented by Mr. Bello Malabu, said …
