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Independent Newspaper Nigeria on MSN.com · 1h

Court Of Appeal Reserves Judgment On AFAN Leadership Tussle

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the leadership tusslebetween Architect Kabir Ibrahim and Mudi Faruk in the All Farmers Association of Nigeria(AFAN). The matter above came up for hearing on Tuesday in the appeal NO CA/ABJ/CV/554/2022 ON SUIT: FHC/ABJ/CS/322/2020.
Tribune Online on MSN.com · 16h

Lawyer demands sanction of Appeal Court judges over abuse of ex parte orders

A human rights lawyer and activist, Barrister Christopher Chidera, has called for sanctions against Appeal Court judges over the abuse of ex parte orders used to oppress Nigerians.The lawyer insisted that if Justice Inyang Ekwo could face sanctions for his misconduct,
TheCable · 9d

FRSC: A law unto itself on Nigeria’s roads?

The silence from the Federal Government on this issue is deeply worrying. Their inaction seems to embolden the FRSC, perhaps even signalling tacit approval of this unlawful behaviour. Nigerians deserve a government that respects and enforces the law, holding its own agencies accountable when they step out of line.
AllAfrica on MSN.com · 6d

Nigeria: NJC to Probe 27 Judges, Suspends 3 for One Year Without Pay

The commission also directed Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to appoint the most senior judicial officer in the state's High Court hierarchy as the acting Chief Judge in conformity with Section 271 (4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
The Whistler · 2d

IPOB Rejects FG’s Proscription, Cites Court Ruling As Basis For Legitimacy

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denounced the Nigerian federal government’s proscription of the group, describing it as “illegal” and “a blatant perversion of the rule of law.” In a statement released Sunday,
Icon for www.pulse.ngNaija Gist - Latest · 7d

Appeal court upholds 3-year jail term for professor who falsified electoral results for Akpabio

The Court of Appeal in Calabar has upheld the conviction ... then minister of Niger Delta affairs and now Nigeria's senate president. In its Wednesday ruling, the appellate court affirmed the ...
The ICIR · 6d

NJC suspends judges Inyang, Ekwo, Aliyu over misconducts, orders reversal of Imo acting chief judge’s appointment

This was disclosed in a statement released Wednesday night by the NJC’s Deputy Director of Information, Kemi Ogedengbe.
Daily Post Nigeria · 10d

Enugu High Court Judge, Oluedo, faces NJC probe over alleged judicial misconduct

A Judge of the Enugu State High Court, Justice E. N Oluedo has been dragged to the National Judicial Council, NJC, for probe over alleged judicial
Icon for www.premiumtimesng.comPremium Times · 26d

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act applicable to 36 states, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Nigeria’s Freedom of Information ... but the state government appealed to the Court of Appeal, Benin Division. The Court of Appeal reversed the decision ...
The Africa Report · 14d

Nigeria suffers third defeat in $380m NLNG case in London

A Court of Appeal in London has upheld a ruling ordering Nigeria to pay oil trading firms Glencore and Vitol, the latest in a string of lawsuits since the case began in January 2021.
Channels Television · 6d

NJC Reverses Appointment Of Acting Imo CJ, Suspends Three Other Justices

Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu was sworn in by Governor Uzodimma as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State on April 4.
The Punch on MSN.com · 12d

Obi vs Abure: INEC studies Supreme Court judgment

The Independent National Electoral Commission has not yet made a decision regarding the leadership of the Labour Party following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Financial World · 11d

Nigeria slaps Meta with $220 million fine over data violations

A court in Nigeria has rejected Meta's appeal against a massive $220 million fine imposed on it by the country's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. A US company, which owns the popular social media platforms Facebook and WhatsApp, was fined for multiple breaches of data protection rules.
P.M. News · 9d

Kano commission suspends 2 court registrars, warns 2 judges over misconduct

According to the statement, Jibo-Ibrahim said Adamu, a Principal Registrar II of the Kano High Court of Justice, was suspended without pay for six months.