News at its Zenith
News at its Zenith
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NBA cautions against Judicial mockery in Kano crisis. The Kano Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has voiced concerns about recent events in the state following the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law of 2019. In a statement on Saturday, Chairman Sagir Gezawa called for strict adherence to legal and constitutional […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NJC recommends judicial promotions. Justice Nyesom-Wike Suzzette, wife of the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyseom Wike, has been recommended for promotion to the Court of Appeal. Suzzette, a former First Lady of Rivers State and currently a Justice at the Rivers State High Court, is among 21 others recommended for elevation. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Judicial boost: Kwara gifts Judges with new vehicles In a remarkable show of support for the judiciary, the Kwara State Government has elevated the welfare of judges by presenting them with brand new vehicles. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq handed over 11 Toyota Fortuner jeeps to judges, with the Chief Judge, Hon. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Supreme Court victory demonstrates Judicial fairness – Governor Aliyu. Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has described the recent judgment of the Supreme Court, affirming him as the winner of the 2023 governorship election, as evidence of the just and fair judicial process in the country. He expressed his gratitude to the […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Supreme Court grants LG autonomy The Supreme Court declared on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds allocated for local government administrations. The seven-man panel, led by Justice Emmanuel Agim, ruled that the 774 local government councils in Nigeria should manage their funds independently. The court emphasized […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Rivers Crisis: Lawmaker’s actions slammed by Reps caucus The Rivers State House of Representatives caucus has urged the leadership of the Green Chamber to address the conduct of Ikenga Ugochinyere, the representative for Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, regarding his involvement in the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Attorney General’s error in Local Government suit. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has criticized the joint suit filed against the 36 state governors over alleged misconduct in local government administration, calling it a “legal anomaly.” Speaking at a two-day legal summit in Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that local governments in Lagos State already […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tension divides Kano over Emirate tussle. The reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi and the conflict with the 15th Emir, Ado Bayero, has deeply split Kano State into two factions, causing tension among natives and non-natives alike. In an effort to quell the rising tension over the Kano Emirate throne, Kano State Police […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Court drama: Lawyer, DSS clash Over client arrests A lawyer, Kehinde Bamiwola, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of invading the Ogun State High Court in Ilaro to arrest his clients, despite a judge’s warning against such actions. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with Bamiwola alleging that DSS operatives defied […]
By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fagbemi pledges review of sentencing for suicide attempts The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has committed to reevaluating the law concerning sentencing for suicide attempts. He made this pledge during a meeting with representatives from the Asido Foundation, an NGO focused on advocating for […]
