Court of Appeal
In a recent development, the Court of Appeal in Kano State has modified the sentence of atheist Mubarak Bala from 24 years to five years. Bala, known as the President of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, was initially sentenced in April 2022 by a Kano State High Court for blasphemy against Allah and Prophet Muhammad. […]
In a significant development, the House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at enhancing the salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits of judicial office holders across Nigeria. The bill, which received approval, entails substantial increases in monthly packages for various judicial positions. According to the bill, the Chief Justice of Nigeria is set to receive […]
The Supreme Court has affirmed the decision of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, allowing the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Murtala Ajaka, access to inspect election materials from the November 2023 election in Kogi. The apex court’s decision, which was delivered by Hon. Justice Emmanuel Akomoye Agim, dismisses the earlier ruling of the Court of […]
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