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The Supreme Court has announced a 30 day grace period for counsel to apply for extension of time to file processes in pending appeals. This was stated in a public notice dated 4th February, 2025, signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court Hajo Sarki Bello, Esq. RE: TRANSITIONAL PERIOD FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ORDER 4, RULE 15 OF THE SUPREME COURT RULES, 2024

INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), established by the constitution, plays a crucial responsibility in upholding strong ethical principles within governmental affairs[1]. Central to its mandate is the meticulous review of asset declarations submitted by public officers and the initiation of legal actions through the Code of Conduct Tribunal in cases of breaches. Embedded in Part 1 of the Fifth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution, the Code of Conduct mandates that public officers steer clear of scenarios where personal interests may intersect with official responsibilities. This framework aims to uphold exemplary ethical conduct in government operations, ensuring…

President Bola Tinubu has set up an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations of telecom providers linking National Identification Numbers to subscribers’ lines without their consent. The Impeccable sources in the Presidency told our correspondent that Tinubu gave the directive on Tuesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. The committee has the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani and the Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda. Tinubu, who listened to a briefing by the Minister of Interior, directed…

Imo State is on the verge of appointing a new Chief Judge, as Governor Hope Uzodimma has directed the newly formed Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to begin the selection process. At a recent meeting in the New Exco Chambers of the Government House, Owerri, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring effective justice delivery in the State. Uzodimma explained that the removal of the former Chief Judge by the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) was based on certain circumstances and underscored the vital role of the JSC in overseeing the conduct of Judges. He emphasized the importance of purging the judiciary…

A disturbing trend has emerged, threatening the fabric of society. Fake marriage certificates, obtained for various reasons, have become a growing concern. Behind the facade of matrimony, individuals seek to exploit the system for immigration benefits, financial gains, social status, and legal convenience. I present news like rap music to keep young people informed – Joshua Gapsiso0:00 / 0:00 But little do they know, this deceitful path leads to severe consequences. Option For Tayo, hiring the service of a marriage agent firm to obtain a certificate was the only option to live and work freely in America and the United…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has affirmed the January 18, 2018 order by Justice Abdu Kafarati of the Federal High Court, Abuja proscribing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and designating it a terrorist organisation. A unanimous judgment of a three-member panel of Justices of the appellate court delivered on Thursday, held that the Federal Government acted lawfully in proscribing the group, whose activities threatened the nation’s continued existence and the security of citizens. In the lead judgment, Justice Hamma Barka resolved all the issues raised for determination against the appellant – IPOB declared the appeal unmeritorious and dismissed…

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced that admission processes for Law programmes is to be suspended in eight Nigerian Universities as a result of the sanctions by the Council of Legal Education (CLE). This decision follows violations of regulatory procedures by these institutions, which offer the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme. In a statement Wednesday, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB as Public Communications Advisor, mentioned that the affected universities will be barred from accepting fresh students into the law faculties for the next academic year. The affected institutions are: Kwara State University, Malete,Bingham University, Karu,Redeemers University, Ede,Western Delta…

Before the advent of the internal combustion engine, imagine two horses engaging in a conversation about the era of internal combustion engines. One of the horses envisions a transformative job landscape with new opportunities, while the other horse opposes the idea, seeing it as a potential threat to their relevance in transportation and a possible complete displacement from the realm of transportation. Horses have no position in the post-internal combustion engine era. That is my prediction for the future of the movie and music industries in Nigeria. The Nigerian movie industry is notably divided into two main sectors: Nollywood, primarily…

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) says corruption is prevalent in the Nigerian judiciary. A representative of the UNODC, Melissa Omene, said this on Friday at a judicial accountability event in Abuja. The event was organised by Tapinitiative, a not-for-profit organisation Speaking on a 2019 survey that was conducted by the UNODC and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Ms Omene said the survey “found that 20 per cent of those who had contact with the Nigerian judiciary were confronted with a request for the payment of a bribe. “Indeed, corruption in the Nigerian judiciary is extensive…

A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, has said that the economic, security and other challenges confronting Nigeria cannot be resolved under the present constitution and governance structure. He stated this yesterday during an interview with journalists in his country home, Obosi village of Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The elder statesman said poverty, insecurity, dilapidated infrastructure and other serious challenges had assumed a nationwide dimension. He said the present constitution was a departure from the one the country’s founding fathers negotiated and agreed upon. “I am on record for saying that these challenges cannot be effectively…