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Plateau governor urges judges to be firm while handling kidnapping, rape cases
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau on Friday urged judges in the state to be firm while handling cases involving kidnapping and rape.
Kano singer appeals against retrial for ‘blasphemy’
Kano musician, Yayaha Aminu-Sharif, who was recently freed of death penalty passed on him for blasphemy, has filed an appeal against a retrial for the same offence.
Lagos governor swears-in two high court judges
They are Justice Olubukola Aigbokhaevbo, who until her appointment was the Deputy Chief Registrar (Special Duties), Lagos Division, and Justice Rahman Oshodi, who once acted as Secretary to the Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Section on Business Law.
Enugu governor swears in six new judges
The Chief Judge of Enugu State, Priscilla Ngozi Emehelu, has paid glowing tribute to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his administration’s commitment in the provision of critical infrastructure for the state judiciary to efficiently discharge its responsibilities in the state.
CJN swears in Justice Garba as acting CJ of FCT high court
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, Wednesday, swore in Justice Salisu Garba as Acting Chief Judge (CJ) of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Kogi CJ urges new judges to be fair
The Chief Judge of Kogi, Justice Henry Olusiyi, has urged judges in the state to see their jobs as divine calling to deliver justice to humanity.
Kogi governor inaugurates four new judges, tasks them on integrity
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has inaugurated two new High Court Judges and two judges of the Customary court of Appeal in the state judiciary, with a charge to them to uphold integrity and tenets of justice, fairness and the rule of law.
Sokoto governor resuscitates state judicial, law reform commission
Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has said his administration is set to resuscitate the operations of the State Judicial Service Commission and the Law Reform Commission.
Osun: Election as theatre
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the Osun Gubernatorial election of September 22 inconclusive and has ordered a supplementary election at seven polling centres in four local councils on September 27. Many Nigerians are taking a keen interest in the Osun election.
Governor Bello swears in three new judges
The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has sworn in three new high court judges who were recently appointed for the state to enhance quick dispensation of justice.
NJC recommends sack of Justice Goji, investigates seven others
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the sack of one judge and commenced investigation of seven others.
Governor Tambuwal swears in four new judges
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday swore in four new judges that would serve in the state High Court and the Sharia Court of Appeal.
Full list: NJC appoints 60 judges for 25 states
The National Judicial Council has just released the statement below announcing the appointment of 60 judicial officers in 25 states of the federation.
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NAFDAC busts alleged illegal maize flour production facility in Yobe
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has busted an alleged illegal maize flour production outfit in Potiskum town of Yobe.
Osun governor condemns ethnic colouration in fight against terrorism
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has condemned the ethnic coloration in which the fight against terrorism and insurgency is taking in Nigeria.
Wole Soyinka to Nigerians: Don’t accept child hostage taking as a way of life
Following the Friday abduction of over 300 school children in Jangebe in Zamfara State, Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday warned Nigerians against accepting kidnapping of school children in parts of the north as a way of life.
Former NAF chief Nsikak Eduok laid to rest in Akwa Ibom
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Zamfara government confirms abduction of female students
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Zimbabwe praises China for coronavirus vaccine supplies
Zimbabwe is set to receive a further 800,000 doses of the Covid-19 jab from China, indicating the “excellent relationship” between the two nations and the Asian giant’s willingness to give the southern African state “preferential treatment” amidst a global “stampede” for vaccines, Zimbabwe’s presidential spokesman George Charamba is quoted by the state-owned Herald newspaper as saying.
UN amplifies condemnation of Zamfara schoolgirls’ abduction
President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Volkan Bozkir, has added his voice to the growing condemnation of Friday's abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls in Zamfara, Northwest Nigeria.
Group calls for total clampdown on IPOB
Concerned Igbo elders have called on relevant authorities to deal decisively with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying the current level of force being deployed may not be enough to curb their violent excesses.