87 m. ago ‘Government Bound To Offer Free, Compulsory Education For Nigerian Children’, Court Rules

  Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child. Justice Osiagor also held that the Nigerian child is […]

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2 h. ago Nigeria is secular state with freedom of religion — Justice Binta Nyako

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court of Nigeria has described Nigeria as a secular state with freedom of worship and religion, saying every Nigerian has the freedom to practise the religion of his choice.

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2 h. ago Emirate creation: Court adjourns case to December 4 for continuation

A Yola High Court presided over by Justice Musa Usman has adjourned the legal suit challenging the creation of

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2 h. ago Industrial court fines CBN ₦620,000 for delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court has fined the Central Bank of Nigeria ₦620,000 for stalling proceedings in lawsuits filed by 62 ex-staff challenging their te Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-%e2%82%a6620000-for-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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2 h. ago Court strikes out case challenging Hayab as Northern CAN Chairman

Justice Buhari added that only properly incorporated bodies possess the corporate legal identity required to institute...

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2 h. ago Industrial court fines CBN for ₦620,000 delaying hearing in ex

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria orders a ₦620,000 CBN court fine for delaying proceedings in a lawsuit filed by 62 former staff members. Read More: https://punchng.com/industrial-court-fines-cbn-for-%e2%82%a6620000-delaying-hearing-in-ex-staff-suits/

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3 h. ago Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele

Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from read more Court halts testimony of EFCC’s subpoenaed witnesses against Emefiele

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4 h. ago Kenya Court Says Parts Of Seed Sharing Law ‘Unconstitutional

Some fear that rules introduced in 2012 and 2016 have made the practice illegal by forcing farmers to only buy and exchange certified seeds. The post Kenya Court Says Parts Of Seed Sharing Law ‘Unconstitutional appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 h. ago Tropicana trade fair opens with impressive lineup of exhibitors in Akwa Ibom

The 4th edition of the Tropicana Trade Fair has been declared open, bringing together an impressive lineup of over 100 read more Tropicana trade fair opens with impressive lineup of exhibitors in Akwa Ibom

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5 h. ago Terrorism: Oshiomhole Faults Judge For Reducing Death Sentence To 20

Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, […]

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6 h. ago Edo: Court adjourns hearing in child HIV transfusion suit to Jan 27

She told the court that her client only recently briefed her on the matter and that she needed time to study the case file...

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7 h. ago Disregard PDP’s Letter On Case Assignment, Wike’s Camp Tells Chief Judge

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) camp loyal to the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to disregard a plea by the new national secretary of PDP, Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, asking for cases involving the party not to be assigned to certain judges in the Abuja […]

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7 h. ago Alleged procurement fraud: Court bars three prosecution witnesses in Emefiele’s trial

Justice Muazu noted that the ruling is now a subject of appeal filed by the prosecution pending before the Court of Appeal....

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8 h. ago Alaafin Advocates Inclusion Of Traditional Rulers, Native Intelligence In Terrorism Fight

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called for urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the country’s national counter-terrorism strategy to address the country’s complex security challenges. Oba Owoade stressed that unless and until development challenges were seriously addressed via a genuinely people-oriented development strategy, enduring security is likely to […]

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8 h. ago A winding up order serves as notice of dismissal to employees

ADAMU MOHAMMED GBEDU & ORS v. JOSEPH I. ITIE & 3 ORS. FEDERAL HIGH COURT (ILORIN DIVISION) (NNAMANI, J.) FACTS read more A winding up order serves as notice of dismissal to employees

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11 h. ago Kano Free Trade Zone Generated Over N18bn In 10 Months — Authority

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) states that the Kano Free Trade Zone has generated over N18 billion in revenue between January and October 2025, surpassing the total revenue of 2024. NEPZA’s Managing Director, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, represented by the Head of the Kano Free Trade Zone, Richard Bassey, disclosed this on Wednesday at […]

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12 h. ago Tukur Mamu was allocated N50m from Abuja–Kaduna ransom – DSS witness tells court

A Department of State Services (DSS) investigator on Tuesday told a federal high court in Abuja that Tukur Mamu, publisher read more Tukur Mamu was allocated N50m from Abuja–Kaduna ransom – DSS witness tells court

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12 h. ago Turkish court acquits four journalists over Istanbul protests

A Turkish court acquitted four journalists, including an AFP photographer, who were arrested and put on trial over mass demonstrations in Istanbul. Read More: https://punchng.com/turkish-court-acquits-four-journalists-over-istanbul-protests/

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12 h. ago Southern govs, traditional rulers meet, discuss security of region

Approve zonal security fund • Pass vote of confidence in Tinubu AMIDST rising security concerns in the country, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Traditional Rulers Council (SNTR) on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu in recognition of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country. The governors’ […]

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13 h. ago Don’t Assign Our Cases To ‘Courts Of Particular Concern’, PDP Urges Abuja Chief Judge

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pleaded with the chief judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, not to assign cases involving it to three judges (names withheld). The party claimed that the courts of these judges are viewed by it and the public as “courts of particular concern” with […]

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