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The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), over the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, wife of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election. Mrs. Abiola was murdered in Lagos state during a nationwide protest that trailed the annulment of her husband’s presidential poll victory. Major Al-Mustapha (rtd), who was the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, was fingered in her death. He was subsequently charged to court by the Lagos state government alongside the son of the late military dictator, Mohammed Abacha, and one Lateef…

The Farmers Herders Special Court of Jigawa State, sitting in Dutse, has convicted nine herders and sentenced them to various prison terms for offences related to the destruction of farmlands and breach of public peace. The defendants were found guilty on multiple counts under relevant provisions of the Penal Code Laws of Jigawa State, following a case instituted in 2023 by the Commissioner of Police. Delivering judgment, the presiding Magistrate, Yusuf Rabiu Abubakar, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. He said the defendants were charged with offences including conspiracy, mischief by fire, damage to farm…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to adequate, sustainable budgetary provisions that would make the judiciary discharge its functions unhindered as required in a democratic rule. In addition, the AGF assured the commitment of the executive arm of the government to working closely with leadership of the judiciary to advance and promote the review of court rules to establish clearer and more robust frameworks for the authority of Chief Registrars. Fagbemi who spoke on Wednesday as Chairman of the 2026 Strategic Retreat of the…

The Nigerian Law School has officially announced an extension of the deadline for the submission of application forms for admission into the 2025/2026 academic session. This development was made public through a formal notice issued by the institution, aimed at giving prospective candidates additional time to complete and finalize their admission processes. According to the notice, the new deadline for the submission of all application forms has been fixed for Friday, 31 January 2026. The extension provides relief to applicants who may have encountered delays or challenges during the earlier submission period and ensures that more qualified candidates are given…

The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced Olumuyiwa Adjoto to life imprisonment for sexually abusing his wife’s six-year-old niece. Delivering the judgment, Justice Rahman Oshodi stated that the prosecution had proven two of the three charges against Adjoto beyond reasonable doubt. The defendant had been charged with defilement, sexual assault by penetration, and indecent treatment of a child. While the court found him guilty of the first two, he was acquitted of the third. Justice Oshodi described the offences as extremely serious, emphasizing that the abuse could have long-lasting consequences for the young victim. “The evidence…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the theme and direction for its 2026 Annual General Conference, issuing a strong call to lawyers, policymakers, and citizens to move beyond complacency and actively contribute to nation building.

Retired judges in Kogi State have raised the alarm over what they describe as prolonged neglect by the state government, calling for the immediate payment of their constitutionally guaranteed pensions, gratuities, and allowances. The judicial officers, who retired between 2021 and 2023 after decades of service, expressed deep concern over the hardship and uncertainty they now face due to the continued non-payment of entitlements lawfully owed to them. In a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, the retirees accused the Kogi State Government of violating clear constitutional provisions designed to safeguard the welfare, dignity, and independence of judges after…

The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has been offered admission to Northwest University, Kano to pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree. The university, in a statement signed by Head of the Examinations, Admissions and Records Department, Jafaru Muhammad, disclosed that Mr Sanusi has been admitted into the 200-level (Direct Entry) for the 2024/2025 academic session. He will be specialising in LL.B. Common and Sharia Law. The official admission letter, delivered to the Kano Emirate Council (Gidan Rumfa), confirmed that the applicant met the university’s requirements for special admission. The institution further advised the monarch to adhere to all university…

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has delivered a landmark judgment declaring that Magistrate, Area, and Customary Courts do not have the legal authority to order the freezing or restriction of bank accounts, or the reversal of transactions, at the request of law enforcement agencies, private individuals, or organisations. The ruling has significant implications for banking operations, police investigations, and the protection of customers’ fundamental rights. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, by Honourable Justice Ibrahim Ahmad Kala in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/07/2025 between Aiman Mahfouz and Fidelity Bank Plc. In his decision, Justice Kala stated clearly…

The Federal Government has allocated ₦341.6bn for the payment of judges’ salaries and allowances in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, sustaining the sharp rise in judicial funding triggered by the salary review approved by the National Assembly in 2024.The allocation is provided under statutory transfers to the National Judicial Council, the body responsible for the administration of the federal judiciary. According to the analysis of the budget by our correspondent, the NJC vote in the appropriation bill is made up almost entirely of personnel costs tied to judges’ remuneration, with no clear capital component reflected within that line. Budget history shows…