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New Area, District Court Rules Signed into Law, Taraba State
The Chief Judge of Taraba state, Justice Joel Agya, on Thursday signed into law, the Taraba State Area Courts (Civil Procedure) Rules 2026 and the Taraba State District Courts Rule 2026.
Agya, while signing the rules at the Taraba State High Court Complex in Jalingo said the judiciary had extended its reforms to the foundation of the justice delivery system.
He said those instruments were designed to modernise procedure at the High Court and promote consistency, transparency and fairness in sentencing.
“With the signing today of the Taraba State Area Courts (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2026 and the Taraba State District Courts Rules, 2026, we have now extended this reform to the foundation of our justice delivery system, the courts that ware closest to the people.
“Area Courts and District Courts are, for many of our citizens, the first and sometimes the only point of contact with the justice system.
” It is therefore imperative that their procedures be simple, efficient, accessible and responsive to contemporary realities. The new Rules reflect this commitment.
” First, they simplify and modernise the mode of service of processes by expressly providing for service by electronic and digital means.
” This reform recognises present-day communication realities and is aimed at reducing delays, cutting costs, and ensuring that parties are promptly notified of proceedings affecting them.
“Second, the Rules enhance and clarify the provisions relating to Inspectors of Area Courts. Effective supervision and inspection are essential to maintaining standards, promoting accountability, and strengthening public confidence in our lower courts.
“Third, the filing fees payable in the Area Courts and District Courts have been reviewed. This review was undertaken with careful consideration – to ensure sustainability of court operations while remaining mindful of access to justice for the ordinary citizen.
“Fourth, and significantly, the Rules now contain clear and coherent provisions on case management.
“By introducing structured procedures for handling cases, discouraging unnecessary adjournments, and encouraging timely disposition, we seek to foster a culture of efficiency and responsibility within our courts,” he said.
Agya emphasised that the reforms were not merely technical adjustments, but represented a broader vision.
” A judiciary that is modern in outlook, disciplined in process, humane in application, and accessible to all.
” I commend the Rules Committee, judicial officers, court administrators and all stakeholders who contributed to the drafting and refinement of these Rules. Their dedication and expertise have made this reform possible,” he added.
The chief judge further emphasised that the success of the new rules would depend not only on their text but on their faithful implementation.
He urged all judges of the District Courts, all Judges of the Area Courts, court staff, members of the Bar and all justice sector stakeholders to familiarise themselves fully with those provisions and to apply them diligently and in good faith.
According to him, the administration of justice is a sacred trust. Through these reforms, we reaffirm our resolve to deliver justice that is timely, fair, transparent and in tune with the needs of our people.
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Breaking: Nigerian Workers Demand N300,000 Minimum Wage, FG Faces Fresh Salary Pressure
The Federal Workers Forum, FWF, has demanded an immediate increase in the federal minimum wage from N70,000 to N300,000, noting that the current salary structure can no longer sustain civil servants amid Nigeria’s rising cost of living.
The Forum made the demand in a letter dated September 2, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly, with the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Justice of Nigeria and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation listed among the recipients.
The workers also proposed a new salary structure that would place the highest-paid Level 17 officer on a monthly salary of N1.5 million, while Level 1 Step 1 workers would earn N300,000.
“We call for justice and immediate wage review now, adjust the federal minimum wage to N300,000 and a maximum wage of N1.5m for the Level 17 officers,” the Forum said.
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The FWF argued that the Federal Government had not fully implemented the 2024 minimum wage agreement, claiming that federal workers had yet to receive the full consequential adjustment and associated allowances.
“It will surprise you to hear that the Federal Government has not fully implemented the new national minimum wage since July 2024. We have been in the battle for full consequential adjustment of the new minimum wage,” it said.
Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in August 2026, demanded an upward review of the minimum wage to N500,000.
In July 2024, President Bola Tinubu’s government increased the minimum wage to N70,000 per month from N30,000.
However, the cost of living for many Nigerians has tripled between 2024 and 2026.
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The Federal Government has said Nigeria will never support a military coup or any unconstitutional change of government, following claims that the country backed a failed coup attempt in the Niger Republic.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the statement, the claims circulating on social media are baseless and misleading.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria remained committed to democracy, constitutional rule and political stability in West Africa and would not support any attempt to remove a government through unconstitutional means.
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“Nigeria will never support illegality or unconstitutional change of government anywhere, no matter who is involved or which country is concerned,” he said.
The minister also rejected claims that Nigeria, through its membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), supported or endorsed the military takeover in Niger.
He said the Federal Government had already stated its position on the situation in Niger in an earlier statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 30, 2026.
According to him, Nigeria remains deeply concerned about developments in Niger and wants the country to return peacefully to stability and constitutional order.
Enikanolaiye said Nigeria’s close historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger made peace and stability in the neighbouring country particularly important.
“Nigerians at home and abroad should disregard the videos and narratives circulating online, they are intended to create confusion and tarnish Nigeria’s image,” the statement said.
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