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The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has sanctioned several judicial officers and court staff over misconduct, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining discipline, integrity, and accountability within the judiciary. The decisions were taken at the Commission’s 89th meeting held on April 16, 2026, according to a statement issued by its spokesperson, Baba Jibo Ibrahim. He noted that the Commission adopted the recommendations of the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee following investigations into multiple petitions. Among those affected is Mahmud Ahmed, a transport officer attached to the High Court of Justice Kano, who was found to have “acted outside his official duties, issued…

Doctors under the umbrella of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) in Lagos have raised concerns over what they describe as increasing harassment and intimidation of medical practitioners by security agencies. The groups also condemned the alleged unlawful arrest of doctors, warning that the trend—particularly involving the police—is becoming widespread and poses a significant threat to healthcare delivery in the state. Speaking at a joint press briefing, the Chairman of ANPMP Lagos, Esegine Jonathan, described the meeting as one of “historic importance,” stressing that recent developments could have far-reaching consequences for the…

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced the commencement of its electronic filing (e-filing) platform in the Lagos Judicial Division, marking a significant step toward the digitisation of court processes in Nigeria. Key Dates to Note According to the official notice, the e-filing system will become operational from April 27, 2026. Consequently, the final date for manual filing of new cases in the Lagos Division is April 24, 2026. After this deadline, all new cases must be filed exclusively through the electronic platform. However, cases filed before the go-live date will continue to be processed manually until they are…

The Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch has raised concerns over the increasing incidence of illegal and unethical legal practice in the state, warning that offenders—particularly within the real estate sector—risk prosecution. Speaking at a press conference held at the NBA Lagos Secretariat, Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, the Chairman of the Taskforce on Illegal Practice of Law, Moshood Abiola, described the trend as disturbing and a serious threat to the integrity of the legal profession. According to reports by Newswire Law & Events Magazine, the taskforce was established to curb the rise of unqualified individuals engaging in legal services and…

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered an alleged baby factory in Okuju, Ilado, in the Badagry area of Lagos. The operation, carried out late Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday, led to the rescue of 18 pregnant women and 10 children. Authorities also arrested two suspected operators of the facility, Joy Okeke and Raphael Agwu. According to preliminary findings, the victims were reportedly lured to the facility through offers advertised on Facebook. Investigators allege that after delivery, the women’s babies were sold, with the mothers receiving payments ranging from ₦500,000…

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has dismissed a suit seeking the release of the forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The case was filed by Paul Arochukwu Ogbonna and another applicant, representing Social Action, against the Attorney General of the Federation. The plaintiffs had approached the court in 2022 after the then Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs failed to make the audit report public, urging the court to compel its disclosure. Following the dissolution of the ministry by President Bola Tinubu, the claimants amended their suit to reflect the development, naming the Attorney General…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a regulatory advisory to all Data Controllers and Data Processors across the country in response to rising threats to data security infrastructure. According to the Commission, its technical assessment reveals that certain threat actors are carrying out coordinated attacks targeting financial systems and critical digital infrastructure in Nigeria. In a statement signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq., Head of Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, public institutions were reminded of a presidential directive by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which emphasizes that “data is the new oil,” with its value increasing when properly refined and responsibly shared. The…

The High Court of Lagos State, sitting in the Yaba/Surulere Judicial Division, has awarded N100 million in general damages against The Peoples Gazette Limited over a defamatory online publication alleging that a serving Lagos High Court judge owned a multi-million-dollar apartment in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The judgment was delivered by Justice E. O. Ashade in suit LD/ADR/3649/2021 between Justice Adedayo A. Akintoye (retd.) as claimant and The Peoples Gazette Limited as defendant. The claimant, a former judge of the Lagos State High Court, approached the court seeking damages and injunctive reliefs over a publication dated February 22, 2021, on the…

In this week’s edition of Case Law Friday, we examine a significant decision of the Supreme Court that reinforces a long-standing judicial principle: courts are more concerned with substantial justice than technical errors. Case Reference: FRN v. Odeh (2025) 4–5 S.C. (Pt. I) 1 @ 35–38 The Issue: Practice and Procedure – Notice of Appeal The central question before the Supreme Court was: Does an incorrect description of the case number or particulars of the suit in a Notice of Appeal render the appeal invalid, or is it merely an irregularity?* The Decision The Supreme Court held that: A wrong…

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday nullified the January 2024 dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, declaring the action ultra vires. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, in his ruling, quashed all decisions taken by the CBN-appointed board and directed the immediate restoration of the bank’s former board and management. The court further restrained the CBN, its appointees and agents from taking any further steps, including actions relating to the proposed recapitalisation of the bank or any related measures. The apex bank had, in January 2024, announced the…