51 h. ago Court Jails 2 Beninese, Others 5 Years For Trafficking 5.6kg Of Cocaine

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Benin nationals and two Nigerians to five years in prison each for smuggling 5.622 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. Justice Lewis-Allagoa jailed Fanou Mireille, also known as Fanoun Mireille, Noudeha Hilda, both from Benin, Akande Olayemi, also known as Akande […]

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64 h. ago Nigeria remains committed to advancing reparative justice — NHRC

Tribune Online Nigeria remains committed to advancing reparative justice — NHRC “As human rights institutions, we cannot claim to be fair to our countries or institutions if we do not take migration issues seriously, Nigeria remains committed to advancing reparative justice — NHRC Tribune Online

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3 d. ago AGF Fagbemi Asked Judges, Lawyers To make Positive Impact On Nigeria’s Justice System

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF) Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called on judges and lawyers in the country to improve the nation’s justice system. He said that as ministers in the temple of justice, Judges and Lawyers must ensure that Nigerians and others who deserve justice are not unjustly denied […]

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3 d. ago More time, but not yet justice: Nigeria’s maternity leave reform still falls short

In recent weeks, Nigeria’s maternity leave regime has resurfaced in public discourse, praised by many as a bold step toward read more More time, but not yet justice: Nigeria’s maternity leave reform still falls short

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3 d. ago VeryDarkMan Pledges ₦12m Reward In Fresh Push For Justice For Mohbad

Controversial activist and social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has announced a significant financial incentive in his continued pursuit of justice for the late Nigerian singer, Mohbad. The outspoken figure took to Instagram on Monday to declare a ₦10 million reward for anyone who can provide additional footage from a now-viral video showing Mohbad and Zlatan in […] The post VeryDarkMan Pledges ₦12m Reward In Fresh Push For Justice For Mohbad appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago CJN calls for prudent use of financial resources allocated to judiciary

Tribune Online CJN calls for prudent use of financial resources allocated to judiciary The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday said the legitimacy and effectiveness of the Judiciary are not only derived from the law it interprets but also from.... CJN calls for prudent use of financial resources allocated to judiciary Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Salome Adaidu: Court sentences gospel singer Timileyin to death by hanging

By Seyi Babalola The High Court of Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps member. He was charged with one count of culpable homicide, a breach of Section 221 of Northern Nigeria’s Penal Code, which calls for death. Justice Simon […] The post Salome Adaidu: Court sentences gospel singer Timileyin to death by hanging appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Towards A Justiciable National Security System For The Nigerian People

A diagnosis of the Nigerian Security problems cannot but begin from their  social ,political and economic root causes .These, as it were, seeds of the long standing challenges to Nigerian Security , are as follows: 1) The competition for dwindling natural resources. Principally because of the effects of climatic change and global warming. 2) Consequent […]

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9 d. ago Centre LSD foresees hope, transformation, inclusive growth for Nigeria

By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), a leading Nigerian think-tank focused on strategic leadership and sustainable development, has envisioned a Nigeria where institutions function effectively, justice is impartial, and leadership is driven by integrity, accountability, and a genuine desire to serve. Director of Development at the Centre, […] The post Centre LSD foresees hope, transformation, inclusive growth for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Kenya Isn’t Nigeria Where You Buy Justice” — Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Reacts To Suit

Hellen Ati, the Kenyan woman who alleged that Cubana Chief Priest fathered her child, has responded after reports emerged that the Nigerian socialite has filed a lawsuit against her in Kenya. Information Nigeria had previously reported that a Kenyan law firm revealed the filing of the suit by Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is […] The post “Kenya Isn’t Nigeria Where You Buy Justice” — Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Baby Mama Reacts To Suit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sani visits families of slain wedding guests, insists on justice for victims

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, on Tuesday, visited Unguwan Dantsoho in Kudan Local Government Area to commiserate with families of 12 residents brutally murdered in Mangu area of Plateau State, while en route to a wedding ceremony. The victims, all from Kudan LGA, were travelling to attend the wedding of a […] The post Sani visits families of slain wedding guests, insists on justice for victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Plateau killings: CNG demands immediate justice for slain travellers

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed deep grief and outrage over the gruesome killing of innocent travellers in Plateau State, describing the June 20 attack as a barbaric, cold-blooded assault that underscores the persistent threat to peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. According to the group, 31 individuals, including women and […] The post Plateau killings: CNG demands immediate justice for slain travellers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CJN urges Judges to stay ahead in crypto, DeFi legal landscape

Tribune Online CJN urges Judges to stay ahead in crypto, DeFi legal landscape The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has called on Nigerian judicial officers to remain proactive and informed on emerging financial innovations—especially cryptocurrency and decentralised finance (DeFi)... CJN urges Judges to stay ahead in crypto, DeFi legal landscape Tribune Online

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1 week ago Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the killing of innocent travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing it as a “barbaric and cowardly act” that must not go unpunished. The incident, which occurred on Friday, June 20, 2025, involved an 18-seater bus conveying passengers from Basawa community […] The post Northern senators demand swift justice for victims of Plateau attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Criminologists to tackle Nigeria’s prison reform at Abuja conference

We need to address 53, 811 awaiting trial inmates By Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Against the backdrop of challenges facing the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), scholars in criminology and criminal justice will gather at the University of Abuja on June 26–27, 2025, to examine the reformation of the country’s correctional system. The conference, themed “Correctional service […] The post Criminologists to tackle Nigeria’s prison reform at Abuja conference appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago How Justice Omukoro was kidnapped in Bayelsa: Outrage trails abduction

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Fresh details have emerged regarding the abduction of Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a judge of the Bayelsa State judiciary, which occurred over the weekend in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Justice Omukoro, a former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa branch, and presiding judge at Yenagoa High Court 7, was […] The post How Justice Omukoro was kidnapped in Bayelsa: Outrage trails abduction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria Army will expose those behind Benue, Plateau attacks, COAS assures

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Femi Oluyede has assured that the Nigerian Army will bring to justice all those behind the recent killings and attacks in Benue and Plateau states. Oluyede gave the assurance while declaring open a media chat organized by the Nigerian Army in Akure, the […] The post Nigeria Army will expose those behind Benue, Plateau attacks, COAS assures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why I’m pushing for timely justice delivery in Nigeria — Kalu

Tribune Online Why I’m pushing for timely justice delivery in Nigeria — Kalu "Civil and commercial disputes, in particular, can languish for years, even decades, with some civil matters taking 10 to 20 years to resolve Why I’m pushing for timely justice delivery in Nigeria — Kalu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Why Nigeria judiciary system must embrace technology – Kekere

From Gabriel Dike The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, yesterday explained why the Nigerian judiciary system must embrace digital technology in delivering judgments and handling other legal issues. Justice Kekere-Ekun spoke at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos Special Public Lecture, titled: “Justice in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for an […] The post Why Nigeria judiciary system must embrace technology – Kekere-Ekun, CJN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EU, Justice Ministry sign agreement to fight transnational organised crime

Tribune Online EU, Justice Ministry sign agreement to fight transnational organised crime The European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the Federal Ministry of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FMoJ) signed a Working Arrangement to... EU, Justice Ministry sign agreement to fight transnational organised crime Tribune Online

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