Tinubu’s Government Not Targeting Opposition, Says Minister

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris

Minister Stresses Commitment to Rule of Law Idris Denies Accusations of Political Witch-hunt FG Refutes Allegations Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has dismissed allegations that the Federal Government is using anti-corruption agencies to target political opponents. The denial came after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using … Read more

Obaseki – Five New Judges Sworn In For Edo State High Court

Obaseki - Five New Judges Sworn In For Edo State High Court

Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for Edo State High Court He emphasizes state’s commitment to strengthening and ensuring judiciary’s independence Obaseki calls for critical examination of petitions against potential judges Eko Hot Blog reports that, taking a significant stride toward judicial reforms, Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for the … Read more

Democracy Day: Tinubu Hails MKO Abiola As Democracy’s Icon, Unveils Transformation Agenda 

Democracy day

  President Tinubu hails MKO Abiola as democracy’s symbol and pledges massive investments to improve Nigerians’ lives despite fuel subsidy removal. Tinubu defends the decision to remove subsidies, promising infrastructure, education, and healthcare improvements to alleviate citizens’ hardships. Emphasizing the rule of law, Tinubu rejects illegal orders, enacts retirement age reform, and highlights the contested … Read more

Israel: Police Crack Down On Protesters Of Judicial Reforms

Police used stun grenades and water cannon on protesters  They were filmed kneeling on the neck of a demonstrator as he was detained The protesters believe the reforms will undermine judicial independence and threaten democracy Eko Hot Blog reports that Israelis protesting against contentious judicial reforms are blocking roads and railways in a “day of … Read more

Judicial Appointment: I Support Reforms Reducing My Influence – CJN

CJN: Judges, Lawyers Responsible For Court Delays

Chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Muhammad, says he will throw his full weight behind  reforms that will whittle down his powers to appoint judicial officers. Muhammad made this known on Saturday during a webinar tagged, ‘Selection and appointment of judges: Lessons for Nigeria’, which was organised by Justice Research Institute (JRI). The CJN said … Read more