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12 Mar
With the installation on February 26, 2024 of 11 new Justices recently appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bola Tinubu, the apex court has, for the first time in its history, attained its full complement of 21 justices,
23 Feb
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has described former Supreme Court Justice, Sidi Bage, as “a courageous judge who exhibited excellence in election matters”
14 Dec
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday, charged judges on faultless verdicts. 
28 Nov
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has called on the National Assembly to amend laws and allow termination of most appeals at intermediary courts, to reduce burden on the Supreme Court.
22 Nov
Woes of the justice delivery system in Nigeria have been further compounded by the number of cases pending before already overwhelmed judges, who may have abandoned them for political matters.
28 Oct
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday, revealed that the Supreme Court is now having the lowest number of Justices in its history.
25 Oct
Lamentations by the leadership of the country’s judiciary on the increasing volume of cases in the courts, and how these constitute a serious burden on the judicial system, is a development that should worry all well-meaning Nigerians.
5 Oct
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday, urged new judges to be wary of “landmines” on their paths, even as he encouraged them to uphold integrity while discharging their duties.
3 Oct
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, will, tomorrow, swear-in 23 newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court.
18 Sep 2023
The Chief Judge of the Federation Justice, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday charged Judges and Justices to be abreast with the current issues in the telecom industry to ensure fair adjudication.
18 Sep 2023
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will, on Wednesday, September 20, administer oath of office on newly appointed justices of the Court of Appeal.
20 Jul 2023
The Supreme Court has refuted rumours suggesting President Bola Tinubu held a phone conversation with Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, where both discussed the outcome of presidential election petitions.

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The Nigeria Police high command has dimissed allegations of nepotism and ethnic sentiments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
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Director General, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has condemned recent killing of 16 army personnel including a commanding officer and two majors, describing the act as one perpetuating violence instead of peace.
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I am not too sure politicians would want to line up to the courts in 2027, particularly when you already feel cheated by the kind of judgments we were getting. If you cannot beat them, you must join them.
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the September 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State. The President spoke while presenting the party's flag to the state gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa at the Presidential Villa,…
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The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought before it by Jude Chidiebere, a former husband to Nigeria's envoy to Argentina, Chikerenwa Cordelia Anyatonwu over joint ownership of property in Abuja. Justice Okon Abang in a judgement delivered on Monday, dismissed the appeal for want of merit. Chidiebere had sued…
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The Nigeria Police High Command has dismissed allegations of nepotism and ethnic sentiments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. A story on the IGP’s tribal inclinations had gone viral on social media. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi who said there is no truth in the allegation noted that there was a need…
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Nigeria said internet and data services disrupted by an undersea cable cut last week have been restored. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilisation capacities as of Monday evening. "All operators who were impacted by the cuts have taken recovery capacity from submarine cables,…
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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has presented a whooping N1.5 Billion insurance money to widows and next-of-kins of policemen who died in the line of duty. The cheques were presented at the police headquarters, Abuja by the IGP and his lieutenants. The benefits, according to IGP were given to the relatives of…
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The Nigerian Army has condemned the alleged resort to propaganda by Okuama community in Delta State following the gruesome killing of troops who were on a peace mission. Sixteen soldiers of troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army were said to have been murdered while on a peaceful and mediatory mission after a…