Joyce Abdulmalik
Joyce Abdulmalik is a respected Nigerian judge known for her judicial decisions that emphasize the rule of law and constitutional compliance. She recently made headlines by ruling against the Rivers State Government's budget presentation, highlighting issues of legislative representation and governance in Nigeria.
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Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the judgment on the forfeiture of properties linked to Abubakar Malami.
Court Orders FG Takeover of 48 Properties Linked to Malami
Nigeria· 2026-07-16
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik declined to vary the bail conditions.
DSS closes case, ex-gov to fileNigeria· 2026-06-24
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik declined to vary the bail conditions, holding that there were civil servants who owned properties in the designated areas.
DSS closes case, ex-gov to fileNigeria· 2026-06-23Justice Joyce Abdulmalik presided over the court proceedings in the case.
Court Replays El-Rufai Interview in NSA Phone Tapping CaseNigeria· 2026-06-22
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter to March 10, 2026, for commencement of trial.
AGF Takes Over Terrorism Trial of Malami and SonNigeria· 2026-03-05
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik is overseeing the legal dispute regarding the secretariat.
Police move to prevent PDP secretariat clash in AbujaNigeria· 2026-02-08
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik is presiding over the case involving the PDP factions.
PDP crisis: Court sets January 23 for hearing of Turaki faction’s motionNigeria· 2026-01-14
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the judgment date shortly after the applicant’s counsel adopted his written address as his brief of argument.
School official sues army for N550m over alleged assaultNigeria· 2025-05-05
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered the CBN to stop further disbursements to the state government.
No more lawlessness, Wike hails Supreme Court judgmentNigeria· 2025-02-28
