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The National Judicial Council (NJC) at its 100th meeting on Thursday condmned in strong terms, the non-payment of retirement benefits, and gratuities of state judges across the country. In a press statement signed by its Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye, the apex judicial body under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola deliberated on the worrisome situation whereby many Judicial Officers of the States are being owed their retirement benefits, including severance pay/gratuity and pensions. After due consideration, Council condemns in very strong terms this act, which is undermining the Rule of Law and Section…

Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN has donated an ultra-modern high courtroom to the Ekiti State high court, Ikere judicial division. Speaking during the official commissioning of the complex in Ikere-Ekiti on Thursday, the chairman of the Body of Benchers noted that the gesture was informed in view of his commitment to the advancement of the judicial sector with modern facilities. The event was attended by the Governor of the state, Biodun Oyebanji; president of the court of appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem; Acting chief justice of Kwara state, Justice Abiodun Adebara; special adviser to…

A cashier with the Kano State Sharia Court Division, Hussaina Imam and 14 others, including judges and registrars have been arraigned before a magistrates’ court. The defendants who were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Mustapha Sa’ad Datti on Wednesday, January 17, were accused of committing an offence bordering on criminal conspiracy, joint act, and criminal breach of trust by public servants, theft and forgery. The First Information Report alleged that; “On 20th August, 2021 an official complaint was received at the Kano State Public Complain and Anti-Corruption Commission from Kano State ministry of justice, that sometimes ago in the year 2020/2021…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Com. Julius Abure has dragged Arise Television to court for slanderous comments made against him on air. In Suit No: B/35/2023 filed before High Court of Edo State by his counsel President Aigbokhan, Esq on 18th January, 2023, made available to the press, the chairman stated that he has been defamed more than twice by the television station. The chairman stated that his attention was drawn to the television’s Morning Show interview granted to the former National Publicity Secretary of Labour Party Mr. Arabambi who has been sacked from the party. The claim…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, released the final list of presidential and National Assembly candidates of all the political parties contesting the February 25 elections. The publication of the final list of candidates for national elections (presidential, senatorial and federal constituencies) was pursuant to section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election. The publication of the full names and addresses of all nominated candidates followed the conduct of primaries and completion of the nomination exercise by political parties’. It was also sequel to the…

Bayelsa State, on Wednesday, recorded a first in Nigeria with the launch of its electronic court filing system, which will quicken the process of litigation and administration of justice in the state. Governor Douye Diri launched the new filing system while inaugurating the remodelled State High Court complex at Onopa, Yenagoa. The reconstructed complex is named after the pioneer Chief Judge of the state, late Justice Koripamo David Ungbuku. Senator Diri congratulated the state’s retiring Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri, for the construction and completion of the project in record time. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr…

Ahead of the forthcoming general election, the retiring Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice S. Durosinlorun Kawu, has warned Nigerian Judges and lawyers to remain neutral and impartial in order to stem the tide of blanket condemnation of judiciary as corrupt. Speaking at the special session of the High Court to mark the commencement of the 2022/2023 legal year and his retirement as the Chief Judge of the state in Ilorin yesterday, Justice Kawu said the legal practitioners must send a clear and strong message to the public that Judges are not for or against any political party or politician.…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sworn in Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara as the acting Chief Judge. The development reaffirmed the administration’s absolute respect for separation of powers and rule of law, the Governor said. “It is on record that this government has since assumption of office in 2019 shown absolute respect for separation of powers and rule of law. It is in this regard that the most senior Judge on the High Court bench is being sworn-in today to fill the vacant office of the Chief Judge of Kwara State. This is in compliance with Section 271(4) of the…

Canadian authorities have banned Nigerians and other foreigners from buying residential properties for the next two years according to a new law that took effect on January 1. The ‘Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act’ was enacted to lower residential property prices, thought to have risen sharply due to foreigners buying the homes as investments and leaving locals with no choice but to purchase at exorbitant prices. “The desirability of Canadian homes is attracting profiteers, wealthy corporations, and foreign investors,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party wrote on its website. It added, “This is leading to…

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2023 AWARD OF THE RANK OF SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA By the combined provisions of Section 5(2) of the Legal Practitioners Act, Cap L11 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and Regulation 10 (1) (4) of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria 2022 (“the Guidelines), the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (the LPPC” or “the Committee”) hereby makes a formal call for applications preparatory to the award of the rank for the year 2023 Commencing with this year’s exercise, applications shall only be made online and prospective applicants are directed…