S'court to lawyers, Nigerians: Refrain from media trial -- matters in court are subjudice

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The supreme court has warned Nigerians and legal practitioners against “media trial” on matters before the courts.

Delivering judgment on Thursday, Okoro condemned the trend of litigants holding press conferences, “analysing the case and reaching a conclusion”.He added that this has led to “some of their followers sending threatening messages to judges and justices”. “It is very unbecoming these days that while a matter is pending in court, litigants engage in press conferences, analysing the case and reaching a conclusion.

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