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Provide Evidence To Show Judges Are Corrupt – Appeal Court President Dares Critics
The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Monica Dongban-Memsem, has challenged those accusing judges of corruption to make their evidence public.
Dongban-Memsem spoke on Monday in Abuja at a special court session marking the official commencement of the Court of Appeal’s 2025/2026 legal year.
She expressed displeasure that people criticise the Judiciary when it receives support from the Executive arm of government, arguing that it was not out of place for the government to support the court and its officials to aid its effectiveness.
Dongban-Memsem said, “We keep hearing of corruption among judges. Please, provide evidence. That is what we need.
“Since no one has come up with evidence that we are corrupt, I know that we are not corrupt. We are doing our best.”
The PCA faulted the practice where lawyers encourage the writing of petitions against judicial officers because they feel dissatisfied with the judgment rendered by such judges.
She called for adequate and befitting accommodation for judges, citing the recent case of a retired judge of the Delta State Judiciary, who was murdered in her residence.
Justice Dongban-Memsem said that although the circumstances leading to the judge’s death were not yet fully known, it was obvious she lived in an environment that was not secure.
She said: “So, even after we have left office, we are still not safe, because of the decisions that we have taken.”
The Appeal Court president urged the federal and sub-national governments to extend the provision of houses to all judges rather than limiting it to heads of courts.
“Our sacrifice to the nation is invaluable. We don’t have alternative places to go. We do not pass files to other people. We sit down, we write our judgments, we read the files, and sometimes, they are very heavy.
“So, we do not even have time to do other businesses to enable us to provide for ourselves. People should please not begrudge us if we are being supported by the government that we are serving. And their support does not change us.
“We look at the facts, and we apply the law. If we fail to do that, there are three levels of appeal. Judges can be wrong. But we do not choose to be wrong.
“We may misinterpret the facts. If you think we do it deliberately, bring up the facts. Go on an appeal. Judges should not be weighed down with answering petitions.
“Appeal when you can appeal. A judicial decision is supposed to be appealed against, not to be petitioned against,” she said.
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Beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in Anambra State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and donated N10,735,500 towards the purchase of his expression of interest form. Speaking at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in Igbariam on Friday, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students Joint Campus Council in Anambra State, Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuemeka, described the gesture as a show of appreciation for Tinubu’s educational reforms and youth-focused policies. The students said the endorsement recognises the impact of the loan scheme on access to higher education.
Key Points:
Students who benefited from government loans are now publicly backing the president’s re-election.
The N10.7 million donation raises questions about where students sourced such a large sum.
Other NELFUND beneficiaries across Nigeria may feel pressure to show similar political support.
The president’s educational policies gain visible grassroots validation from direct beneficiaries.
The timing of this endorsement, well before the 2027 election, helps build early momentum for Tinubu’s campaign.
Sources: The Punch
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Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued four kidnapped children from suspected traffickers at the Alafia Bus Terminal in Coker-Orile and reunited them with their families.
The rescue occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at about 11:40 p.m. during a routine patrol. The children were found with an unidentified woman who was about to board a luxurious bus heading out of Lagos State. The suspect abandoned the children and fled when she noticed the approaching patrol officers. The children had allegedly been kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos.
Key Points:
Four families can sleep peacefully knowing their children have been returned safely.
The suspect fleeing on sight suggests an organised child trafficking network operating in Lagos.
Late-night travel with unrelated children should raise red flags for transport workers and passengers.
The police patrol’s vigilance at a bus terminal shows the importance of routine checks in public spaces.
Sources: Vanguard
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, launched his fifth-term bid at a grand ceremony in Zaria, Kaduna State. Declaring his intention at the Mallawa Eid Ground, Abbas listed the democratic dividends his representation has attracted to Zaria Federal Constituency.
Thousands of supporters embarked on a solidarity walk before the declaration. Abbas stated he has sponsored 74 bills, with 21 signed into law, and distributed 117 vehicles, 200 tricycles, 1,000 motorcycles, and direct financial support to over 4,000 beneficiaries. Abbas was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2011.
Key Points:
Constituents who have benefited from Abbas’s empowerment programmes may feel motivated to re-elect him.
Opponents may question whether representing the same constituency for five terms limits fresh perspectives.
The Speaker’s focus on constituency projects sets a benchmark for other lawmakers seeking re-election.
His legislative record (74 bills, 21 signed into law) provides measurable evidence of parliamentary activity.
The timing of this declaration, ahead of the 2027 elections, allows Abbas to consolidate grassroots support early.
Sources: Daily Trust
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