APPELLATE COURT DISMISSES NNAMDI KANU’S RIGHT VIOLATION SUIT
HOTJIST NEWS The Court of Appeal in Abuja heard an appeal from Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, but decided to...
TRUMP SPARKS OUTRAGE AFTER CALLING FEMALE JOURNALIST STUPID
HOTJIST NEWS US President Donald Trump on Thursday verbally attacked a female reporter, calling her “stupid” as he dismissed her questions the latest in a...
TRUMP MOVES TO LABEL CERTAIN MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD “TERRORIST GROUP”
HOTJIST NEWS US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order initiating the designation of select chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood an Islamist...
NNAMDI KANU: FAMILY REJECTS COURT VERDICT, POINTS LEGAL IRREGULARITIES
HOTJIST NEWS High Court in Abuja. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Emmanuel Kanu on behalf of the Okwu Kanu family, they...
JUDGES STOOD IN RESPECT FOR TINUBU RATHER THAN SINGING ‘ON YOUR MANDATE’- NJI
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR The National Judicial Institute (NJI) has refuted social media rumors that judges supported President Bola Tinubu by singing the political song "On Your Mandate We Shall Stand" during the 2025 All Nigeria Judges Conference opening ceremony. A video that went viral on social media on Tuesday showed judges getting up as the president was ushered to the stage to address the conference as the signature song was playing. In a statement on Wednesday, the NJI described the video as misleading, clarifying that the only song collectively rendered by...
ARGENTINA COMMISSION ACCUSES PRESIDENT OF $ LIBRA CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAM
HOTJIST NEWS A congressional commission in Argentina released an investigative report on Tuesday concluding that President Javier Milei was involved in “alleged fraud” after endorsing...
JUSTICE IS NOT FOR SALE , TINUBU TO JUDICIARY
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu warned that justice must never be bought and asked the judiciary to act decisively to address concerns about its integrity. He claims that many have voiced their anxiety over the lack of access to justice in addition to their displeasure with case resolution delays. As he opened the 2025 All Nigerian Judges Conference of the Superior Courts in Abuja, President Tinubu declared, "Our courts must no longer be places where cases languish for years; they must become beacons of efficiency, where disputes are resolved swiftly, and where litigants depart with renewed confidence in the rule of law." President Tinubu insisted that confidence is the foundation of justice and described the conference's topic, "Building a Confident Judiciary," as appropriate and appropriate. "This is not a burden for the National Judicial Council alone; it is a communal duty that rests on every judicial officer," he said, adding that his government "stands ready to assist every effort by the Judiciary to protect its dignity and eliminate misbehavior." "A verdict may be based on the law and delivered clearly, but its moral power is lessened unless the public perceives it to be fair, unbiased, and unspoiled," President Tinubu stated in an address to the judges. Therefore, public trust is not merely a theoretical goal; rather, it is a real indicator of the legitimacy of the judiciary and the real value of justice. We have to be honest and admit that the public's opinion of the legal system has not always been positive. People have complained about delays, integrity issues, and difficulty accessing the legal system. Whether or not these perceptions are entirely justified, they cannot be disregarded. They urge us to consider, change, and rebuild. Because in the end, justice exists for the people, not for the Bench or the Bar. Our country's stability is based on their trust in the legal system. In this context, I would like to restate with conviction and clarity my administration's unshakable commitment to helping the Judiciary carry out its constitutional role. The judiciary operates within a broader democratic framework, where all three branches of government must cooperate, respect one another, and share accountability to the Nigerian people. "Even when divided by function, the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary must continue to be linked by purpose. According to my administration, a strong, capable, and unwaveringly honest judiciary is not only desirable, but also essential to the survival of our democracy and the prosperity of our country. Without a courageous and effective judiciary, we cannot create a just society. In keeping with this, we have decided to give our courts the material and institutional assistance they need to carry out their responsibilities with efficiency, dignity, and confidence. "Support ought to be concrete, not symbolic. It must result in better working conditions, up-to-date facilities, and well-appointed courtrooms where justice is administered in a timely and open manner. "Our courts must become efficient hubs where cases are settled quickly and litigants leave with a restored sense of trust in the rule of law. They cannot be places where cases linger for years....
FEDERAL HIGH COURT COMMENCE CHRISTMAS VACATION DECEMBER 19TH
AGENCY REPORT According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Federal High Court will begin its Christmas break on December 19. Court sessions will resume in all judicial divisions on January 7, 2026, according to a statement released Monday in Abuja by Dr. Catherine Christopher, the FHC's Director of Information. "On December 19, the court will begin its 2025 Christmas Vacation. Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019 (as amended) provides the basis for this vacation schedule. On January 7, 2026, court sessions will resume in all judicial divisions. "The main judicial divisions Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt will continue to function and be available to the litigating public throughout the vacation." She asserts that the vacation judges will only consider cases that involve the arrest or release of vessels, the enforcement of fundamental rights, and concerns of immediate national interest. Christopher stated that Justice Akintayo Aluko and Justice Isaac Dipeolu would preside over the Lagos Division, while Justice Emeka Nwite and Justice Musa Liman would act as vacation judges for the Abuja Division. She stated that Justice Folashade Giwa-Ogunbanjo would serve as the vacation judge at the Enugu Judicial Division, while Justices P. M. Ayua and A. T. Mohammed would sit at the Port Harcourt Division. "The Chief Justice, Hon. John T. Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb, Justice. (UK), wishes all Honourable Judges a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year," she said in closing. During the Christmas and New Year season, certain federal ministries, departments, and agencies usually take temporary breaks, adopt modified work schedules, or scale back operations. The yearly procedure enables organizations to oversee fewer operations while guaranteeing the availability of critical services.
EFCC WITNESS SAYS KOGI GOVERNMENT WITHDRAWALS DID NOT BREACH ANY LAW IN YAHAYA BELLO TRIAL
A compliance officer on Friday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that withdrawals made from the Kogi State Government House account during the tenure...
COURT GIVES NNAMDI KANU WEDNESDAY DEADLINE TO OPEN DEFENCE IN TERRORISM TRIAL
The Federal High Court in Abuja has given Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), until Wednesday to open his defence...
