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His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Doherty as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission. Lord Doherty has sat as a judge of the Inner Court of Session in Edinburgh since 2020.

The Ogun State Judiciary has announced plans to decongest the Sagamu Correctional Centre between November 24 and December 5, 2025. This is part of the current administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun to enhance criminal justice, promote human rights, and streamline operations of custodian facilities in the state. The Chief Registrar of the High Court of Ogun State, Abeokuta, Mr. Olakulehin Oke, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Thursday. Oke said that the Intervention Week will focus on accelerated hearings, review of eligible cases, and consideration of matters suitable for non-custodial measures in accordance with…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has found Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), guilty on all seven amended terrorism charges brought by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The convictions centred on Kanu’s pre-2021 broadcasts from Radio Biafra, where he operated in exile after jumping bail in 2017.

Drama ensued at the Federal High Court in Abuja as IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu told the presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho that he must not deliver judgement in the terrorism suit brought against him by the Federal Government. Kanu’s outrage followed the dismissal of his applications, particularly the one asking for him to present a written address to the court. Justice Omotosho, at the last sitting on the matter, waived the requirement for final written addresses, saying the court would rely solely on the arguments and materials already on record. Kanu became livid when the judge told him he could…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has held that the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu used different tactics to stall his own trial.

The judge said this on Thursday while reading his judgement in the terrorism trial brought against Kanu. Justice Omotosho was then making pronouncements on the preliminary objections filed by Kanu. The judge had earlier said he would rule on the objections while giving the final judgement on the matter.

The Federal Government on Thursday asked the Federal High Court to impose the death penalty on detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, shortly after he was convicted on all seven terrorism charges filed against him. The request was made by the government’s lead counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, who argued that Kanu’s actions and broadcasts directly fueled deadly attacks on security personnel and destruction of public and private infrastructure in the South-East. He maintained that both the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), acted under Kanu’s direction with the intention of destabilising the…

Nigerian human rights advocate Oluwafunke (Funke) Adeoye has been named the 2025 recipient of the International Bar Association (IBA) Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, a recognition celebrating her exceptional legal acumen and deep commitment to justice.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on three of the seven terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government.

The Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School, has officially announced a change in the schedule for the forthcoming November 2025 Call to the Bar Ceremony. This update is important for all prospective candidates as well as members of the general public who have been preparing for the event.

The accelerated digitalization of the judiciary presents both opportunities and challenges for judicial officers. As key stakeholders, judicial officers play a crucial role in…