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Ekiti Shari’ah Panel Holds First Public Sitting,Resolves Marriage Dispute

The Independent Shari’ah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti State held its inaugural sitting on Thursday at the popular Oja Oba Central Mosque.Ado-Ekiti . Three Kadhis,Imam Abdullahi Abdul-Mutolib, Imam Abdulraheem Junaid-Bamigbola,and Dr. Ibrahim Aminullahi-Ogunrinde,who

January 17, 2025

by Mohammed Shosanya

NYSC Disowns Nnanji’s Certificate

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has disowned the certificate linked to former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnanji. Nnanji is the current Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the

November 4, 2026

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NBA Seeks Removal Of CJN As NJC Chairman

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has proposed reforms to remove the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) as the statutory Chairman of the National Judicial Council (NJC). It faulted the current composition of

October 29, 2026

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After Six Months’ Suspension, Archbishop Goes To Court For Redress

The Archbishop of the Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, has gone to court for redress following his directive to proceed on six months

October 17, 2026

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Debt: UBA Gets Court Nod To Take Over Stallion Property

United Bank for Africa Plc has secured a court victory in its three-year effort to recover funds it claims Stallion Group owes. Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi,

October 16, 2026

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Catholic Archdiocese Asks Appeal Court To Void Verdict On Lagos Island Property

The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has asked the Court of Appeal to overturn a High Court judgment that awarded its property at No. 17/19 Okoya Street, Idumagbo, Lagos Island, to the Lagos

October 12, 2026

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Drug Trafficking: Court Orders Daily Trial For Kyari

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered day-to-day proceedings in the trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari and his co-defendants. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order on Tuesday as the defence

September 29, 2026

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Land Dispute: Court Orders Wike’s Son To Submit American Passport

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja has ordered Jordan Wike, son of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to produce his American international passport before the court. Justice Sylvanus Oriji

September 29, 2026

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Falana Sues Nigeria At ECOWAS Court Over Rights Violations

Human rights lawyer, Chief Femi Falana, SAN, has taken the Federal Government to the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over alleged unlawful arrests, detention, travel restrictions and other violations of his fundamental

September 27, 2026

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Shun Toxic Social Media Posts, NBA Tells Members

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Epe Branch has cautioned its members against toxic and unprofessional posts on social media, saying such conduct undermines the dignity of the legal profession in the country.

August 29, 2026

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Court Grants ₦500m Bail To Ex-Warri Refinery Boss

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, Jimoh Yisawu, who is facing an eight-count charge of money laundering. Justice

July 20, 2026

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