61 h. ago GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors

Tribune Online GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors The Acting Grand Khadi of Kano State, Kadi Mukhtar Muhammad Kunti, revealed that the event was organised to educate Shari’a Judges on new measures and rules introduced to reduce the burden of witnesses on survivors. GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Control of LGs: Appeal Court judgement reignites tension in Osun

Tribune Online Control of LGs: Appeal Court judgement reignites tension in Osun •Court dismisses APC’s bid to revive sacked council chairmen’s case •APC should apologise to Osun people —State govt   •This verdict does not affect our chairmen —APC •Osun PDP hails court of Appeal ruling, slams APC for ‘misrepresentation’ The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has struck out a request by the All Progressives Congress […] Control of LGs: Appeal Court judgement reignites tension in Osun Tribune Online

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3 d. ago FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has revealed that President Bola Tinubu and by extension, the National Assembly should not be held responsible for the slow or near-non Implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy, barely about a year ago. Karimi who spoke while giving account […] The post FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s bid to challenge Natasha suit

By Sunday Ani The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two motions filed by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, seeking permission to appeal a Federal High Court’s judgment in favour of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court granted Akpabio’s application to withdraw both motions, effectively ending the legal challenge for now. In a ruling […] The post Appeal Court strikes out Akpabio’s bid to challenge Natasha suit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago My wife humiliated me before her friends, beat me, tore my clothes —Husband

Tribune Online My wife humiliated me before her friends, beat me, tore my clothes —Husband •He gave me stipend for food—Wife GRADE A Customary Court,  Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned for judgment, the divorce suit brought before it by a man, Oladipo, against his wife, Tosin, whom he alleged was disobedient,  associating with bad friends and in the habit of beating him.                Oladapo stated that he established Tosin in […] My wife humiliated me before her friends, beat me, tore my clothes —Husband Tribune Online

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1 week ago Supreme Court judgment ends Abure’s tenure, prepare for congresses – Anambra LP Chairman

Peter Okoye, Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra state, has said that the Supreme Court judgment of April read more Supreme Court judgment ends Abure’s tenure, prepare for congresses – Anambra LP Chairman

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1 week ago Kebbi govt congratulates Emir of Gwandu over Supreme Court victory

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has extended its warm congratulations to Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu, following the Supreme Court’s judgment on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, affirming his position as the rightful Emir. In a press statement signed by Hon. Yakubu Ahmed, Commissioner for Information and Culture, the […] The post Kebbi govt congratulates Emir of Gwandu over Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo

Tribune Online Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo “This suit was filed prematurely, without first complying with the requirement to present a complaint to the governor. Consequently, the trial court lacked jurisdiction, and its judgment is a nullity,” Justice Agim stated. Gwandu Emirate dispute ends as Supreme Court rules against Jokolo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Judiciary Workers Locked Out Of Courts In Abuja As JUSUN Begins Indefinite Strike

Some judiciary workers, including lawyers and judges were locked out of the Federal High Court, headquarters in Abuja, as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, commenced an indefinite strike action. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the court complex, located along Shehu Shagari Way, on Monday, has all its entrances to the building locked, and […] The post Judiciary Workers Locked Out Of Courts In Abuja As JUSUN Begins Indefinite Strike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Supreme Court to decide fate of Emir’s Gwandu Emirate on June 4

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The Supreme Court has rescheduled June 4 for judgment in the appeals over the reinstatement of the deposed Al-Mustapha Haruna-Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu. A five-member panel of Justices, presided over by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji had on March 11 fixed June 6, the date after the parties argued […] The post Supreme Court to decide fate of Emir’s Gwandu Emirate on June 4 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Judges, Lawyers, Litigants Shut Out As JUSUN Strike Cripples Abuja Courts

Judges, lawyers, court staff and litigants were locked out of the Federal High Court (FHC) headquarters in Abuja on Monday as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) commenced an indefinite strike action. The court complex, located along Shehu Shagari Way in Central Area, Abuja, has all its entrances locked, effectively shutting down […]

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2 w. ago Court orders bank to refund company funds in liquidation dispute

By Lukman Olabiyi Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered a bank to immediately pay the liquidator of Addy Finance & Investments Limited (in liquidation) the sums of N39,108,417 and $53,078.04, with pre-judgement interest at 20% and post-judgement interest at 10% per annum. The court also directed the bank to deliver […] The post Court orders bank to refund company funds in liquidation dispute appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Embarrassing ECOWAS As Chairman, Nigeria Has Highest Number Of Disobeyed ECOWAS Court Judgements – Femi Falana

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to show leadership by ensuring Nigeria complies with rulings of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. Falana’s remarks came on Sunday while reacting to Tinubu’s speech at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held at the Nigerian […] The post Tinubu Embarrassing ECOWAS As Chairman, Nigeria Has Highest Number Of Disobeyed ECOWAS Court Judgements – Femi Falana appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 15 Foreign Nationals Sentenced To One Year For Cybercrime In Lagos

Two judges of the Federal High Court in Lagos, Justice Yellin Bogoro and Justice Alexander Owoeye, have convicted and sentenced 15 foreign nationals to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts include 11 Filipinos: Winnie De Jesus, Kayceelynn Remorin, Irish Chna, Darwisa Esmael, Kimberly Nisperos, Savien Cire Renovilla, Jessa Sanchi, Jhena […] The post 15 Foreign Nationals Sentenced To One Year For Cybercrime In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State Government has lauded Friday’s judgment of Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, which overturned an earlier ruling by the Federal High Court in Kano that sought to stop the conduct of local government council elections in the state. In its ruling, the Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice […] The post Kano govt lauds Appeal Court’s judgement reversing halting of Kano LG polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Appeal Court sets aside judgment voiding Kano LG elections, KASIEC composition

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal has overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court in Kano that voided the composition of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KASIEC) and the local government elections conducted on October 26, 2024. A three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice […] The post Appeal Court sets aside judgment voiding Kano LG elections, KASIEC composition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying Kano LG elections

Tribune Online Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying Kano LG elections With this ruling, the Court of Appeal upheld the appeal filed by the Kano State Government, effectively nullifying the previous judgment and affirming the Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying Kano LG elections Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Unpaid Debt: Judge Grants Zomay Marine, Sterling Bank Leave To Settle Out

Justice Frank Onyiri of the Rivers State High Court, has granted leave to an indigenous firm, Zomay Marine and Logistics Limited and Sterling Bank Plc, to settle their dispute over unpaid debts out-of-court. Onyiri granted the leave yesterday at the resumed hearing of a suit brought against Sterling Bank by the indigenous firm, following the […]

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2 w. ago Court ruling paves way for resumption of Jum’ah prayers at Ado

Tribune Online Court ruling paves way for resumption of Jum’ah prayers at Ado-Awaye central mosque THE Ado-Awaye Central Mosque is set to resume Jum’ah prayers and other essential religious services today following a court judgment delivered by Justice E.O. Ajayi of the High Court, Iseyin Judicial Division. This was contained in a statement signed by the acting chairman of the Muslim community of Ado-Awaye, Mr Yekeen Asimiyu and the legal […] Court ruling paves way for resumption of Jum’ah prayers at Ado-Awaye central mosque Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Edo: PDP, Ighodalo head to Supreme Court as Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo’s election

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Godwin Tsa  and Tony Osauzo, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the Edo State governorship election have resolved to head to the Supreme Court, despite an appeal from Governor Monday Okpebholo to accept the Court of Appeal judgment affirming his electoral victory and embrace unity for the progress […] The post Edo: PDP, Ighodalo head to Supreme Court as Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo’s election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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