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Dear Esteemed Colleagues, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Eastern Bar Forum on their ongoing quarterly meeting in Awka, Anambra State, from November 17 -19,...
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of Ireti Kingibe, the Labour Party Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dismissing the petition...
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The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been referred for ophthalmic investigation and a brain scan after sustaining injuries from an...
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The International Federation of Female Lawyers, Ebonyi State, celebrated the birthday of Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, in grand style. Osigwe is a renowned legal luminary and...
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The lifeless body of Otuene Nkang, a 300-level biological chemistry student at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, was tragically discovered in her partner’s apartment,...
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Borno State Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Ibrahim Garba passed away Friday night at his residence in the 777 Housing Estate in Maiduguri, the state...
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The Zonal Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, Pastor Sunday Atabo, was reportedly attacked by suspected political thugs at his residence in...
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Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, warmly received a delegation of accomplished law students from the University of Calabar,...
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Tensions ran high at the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) headquarters in Abuja on Monday as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tola Odeyemi, assumed her...
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) underscored the importance of adhering to the federal character principle in the appointment of chairpersons for the Economic and Financial...
Rahab Emmanuel, a 37-year-old housewife from Gosa village along Airport Road in Abuja, recently faced a near-fatal encounter with a mob that accused her of stealing...
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has emphatically stated that if he were the President of Nigeria, he would...
On Monday, the offices of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives from Hamas refuted claims suggesting the implementation of a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. Contrary...
In a recently published World Bank Fiscal Year 2022 audited financial statement, Nigeria has been ranked fourth among the top International Development Association (IDA) borrowers, amassing...
South Africa’s military has taken action to bring back eight soldiers who have been accused of sexual misconduct during their participation in a United Nations peacekeeping...
President Bola Tinubu has alleged that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, used fake primary and secondary school certificates to...
The African Bar Association (AFBA) has invited Dr. Monday Ubani, a prominent Nigerian lawyer, to join its prestigious Governing Council. The Secretary-General of AFBA, Flaviana Charles,...
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Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Mr. Yinka Farounbi, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Ikeja Branch from 2014...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, extended his felicitations to Nigeria’s newly confirmed Senior Advocates, including all the...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, has conveyed his profound dismay and sorrow following the passing of Mr....
In a shocking incident in Nasarawa State, an unidentified individual associated with the Living Faith Church, known as Winners Chapel, was reportedly lynched for allegedly stealing...
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, have once again taken to the streets of Abuja to protest and express solidarity...
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially disowned a recent program introduced by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), which aimed to facilitate the conversion...
The 10th Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, recently introduced a bill that mandates a penalty of N50,000 for parents who fail to ensure their children’s primary...
Abdul Azeez Olajide Adediran, commonly known as Jandor and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship election in Lagos state, has...
In response to the alarming surge in criminal activities, particularly the prevalence of ‘one-chance’ robberies and cross-border banditry in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, the...
In a warm and congratulatory message, the Executive Committee and Members of the NBA Bauchi Branch extend their heartfelt congratulations to the esteemed Silk, Ishaq Hussaini...
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist political party and militant group, has issued a warning, signalling its readiness to...
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has initiated the recruitment process for constables and specialists, signalling a vital opportunity for aspiring candidates to join the esteemed law...
The Lagos State coroner has summoned Abdulazeez Fashola (popularly known as Naira Marley), Owodunni Eletu (known as Sam Larry), and Owodunni Ibrahim (referred to as Primeboy)...
National Executive Officers of the Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) of the Nigerian Bar Association paid a courtesy visit to the esteemed office of the President of...
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Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Kogi governorship election, has raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of Kogi State, likening it...
The ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged certificate forgery saga has taken a new turn as the Convener of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and...
In a recent development that underscores the commitment to Nigeria’s economic rejuvenation, President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers for various...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Ola Olukoyede as the new Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked controversy among legal...
Tragedy struck the Catholic community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State as Rev. Fr. Faustinus Gundu, attached to St. Joseph Catholic Church Jootar, was...
In a recent development, Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), disclosed that...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged seven supporters of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in different suits and...
Dear Members of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law Northern Zone, I extend my warmest congratulations on commencing the 2023 Northern Zonal Committee Conference...
Former UK lawmaker George Galloway has vowed to expose President Bola Tinubu’s alleged past criminal activities. Galloway, a parliamentarian in the UK from 1987 to 2015,...
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, led by Minister Uju Kennedy, made an unannounced visit to the Accident and Emergency Unit of Maitama Hospital to investigate...
Fuel queues have returned to Abuja as some independent oil marketers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) adjusted their pump prices. Despite the official cap of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not convened a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting 44 days after the inaugural cabinet session on August 28. The FEC, chaired...
In a significant development, the Police Special Tactical Squad and the Intelligence Response Team of the Department of Force Intelligence have successfully arrested a notorious bandit...
In a recent development, President Bola Tinubu, who was the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election, has requested the Supreme...
In a significant operation, the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting bandits in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara...
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The Chairman of the Ikeja District and Society of ICAN (IDSICAN), Mr. Zakka Bala, and his executive committee paid a courtesy visit to the president of...
In a shocking and disturbing incident, a 17-year-old named Goodness Oshodi was apprehended for allegedly burying his younger brother, Friday Oshodi, alive in Kogi State. The...
Surprisingly, a teenager named Sunday Ebube Linus was apprehended on Tuesday for falsely claiming his manhood had vanished. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP...
Despite facing a recent court ruling disqualifying him as the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva officially initiated his campaign...
ABUJA, October 10, 2023 – The legal fraternity of Nigeria came together today in solemn remembrance at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja as they gathered...
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In a surprising and unusual case, a 20-year-old man named Onoja Kingsley was arraigned in the Wuse Zone II Magistrates Court for falsely claiming that his...
In response to a strict directive from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, security operatives have launched a significant operation to clear...
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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially unveiled the 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results for school candidates. This eagerly awaited announcement was made on...
Unidentified gunmen have abducted four students from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, in a shocking incident in Angwan Kare, Keffi Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations...
The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his retrial on charges related to a...
On November 11, the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) disclosed its course of action following the removal of Chief Timipre Sylva, their...
On this occasion of the International Day Against the Use of the Death Penalty, the Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) wishes to draw attention to...
The inaugural NBA-SBL Northern Zonal Conference is set to take place in Kano on October 12, 2023, featuring the theme “Strategic Legal Mastery: Arbitration, Corporate Governance,...
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The inaugural NBA-SBL Northern Zonal Conference is set to take place in Kano on October 12, 2023, featuring the theme “Strategic Legal Mastery: Arbitration, Corporate Governance,...
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to initiate a convenient home delivery service for Nigerian passport applicants, eliminating the need for individuals to queue at immigration...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly turned down an offer from General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the head of the military junta in Niger Republic, for direct discussions....
In a sombre update, the United States Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller revealed on Monday that a devastating toll has been taken on American lives...
The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, announced a temporary halt to proceedings in the case brought forward by Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo...
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has firmly denied recent reports suggesting that the nation’s digital currency, eNaira, threatens the country’s financial stability. This clarification comes...
Drambi Vandi, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Sentenced to Death by Hanging for the Death of Lagos Lawyer Bolanle Raheem Bolanle Raheem’s Murder: Vandi Knows Fate On...
Let the Supreme Court Decide on Tinubu’s Certificate Issue; Lawyers Should Cease Fueling Tensions in Nigeria,” Warns Agbakoba On Monday, Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of...
Jim Obazee, the appointed Special Investigator tasked with scrutinizing the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reportedly delivered an interim report to President...
Renowned legal expert and former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Monday Ubani, has provided insights into the challenges facing the admission of fresh evidence in...
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has accused President Bola Tinubu of submitting false documents to the Independent National...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has refuted claims that it sought government approval for its officers to carry firearms. Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem, the...
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is heading a West African delegation known as the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) to oversee Liberia’s upcoming election scheduled for...
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has explained the Nigerian government’s indefinite suspension of the N-Power program. The decision to suspend the...
In a significant achievement, three students from the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) have emerged as African Champions in the 2023 Manfred...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and nine other former governors who served in the 10th Senate....
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has responded to the recent threat made by the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, regarding the movement of cows within the Nigerian...
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reversed its previous stance and decided not to appeal the removal of Abba Kabir Yusuf as Kano State Governor....
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has firmly denied ever arresting the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. This response comes...
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In the aftermath of the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal rulings on the March 18 governorship elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clinched victory in 11...
Reports indicate a resurgence of fuel queues in parts of Lagos State due to a halt in the importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known...
Recently, the Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has brought charges against one Paul Oyewole before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ondo town. The...
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The former Attorney General of Ekiti State, Olawale Fapohunda SAN, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of Ekiti State towards removing obstacles to doing business...
In a significant development, the 10th Senate, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, has revealed its intention to promptly consider the proposed new minimum wage bill...
In a significant legal development, a judge of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has issued a production warrant against the controversial Nigerian singer and...
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has joined the family of the late Tribune reporter, Tijani Adeyemi, in mourning his sudden and tragic demise....
In a significant development, Commissioner of Police Idowu Owohunwa of Lagos State has disclosed that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is under investigation concerning...
In a significant development, the Lagos State Police Command has officially declared the nurse who provided medical treatment to Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely recognized as...
In a significant development, Commissioner of Police Idowu Owohunwa of Lagos State has shed light on the events that transpired after the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba,...
In a recent press briefing, the Lagos State Police Command shared a detailed account of the sequence of events leading to the tragic death of Ilerioluwa...
Amidst speculations of a potential petrol price hike following reports of an increase in the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), the Nigerian National Petroleum...
The High Court in Akure, Ondo State, has postponed its ruling on two applications in the lawsuit filed by the state’s Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, until...
In a significant development, the Abia State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld Alex Otti’s election victory. The tribunal, situated in Umuahia, the state capital, dismissed...
The Commissioner of Police for the Lagos State Police Command, Idowu Owohunwa, is set to provide a fresh update on the ongoing investigation into the death...
President Bola Tinubu’s lawyer, Wole Afolabi, recently explained why the President’s certificate indicates ‘F,’ which typically stands for female. During an interview on Channels TV, Afolabi...
The landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, has surged to N720 per litre, a significant increase from the N651 per...
In a profoundly distressing turn of events, Ali Denham, suspected of suffering from mental illness, has reportedly caused the untimely demise of at least nine individuals...
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Mazi Afam Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), embarked on a noteworthy journey to the NBA Ota Branch (Utter Bar) Annual Law Dinner, which transformed...
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, fellow citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I stand before you today to address issues of utmost importance that...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially confirmed that Professor Cyril Ndifon, the former head of the University of Calabar’s College of Law, is in...
In a significant development, the remains of the missing Fulani leader from the Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State, Mr Adamu Idris,...
Atiku Abubakar’s views on the controversial subject of Bola Tinubu’s certificate forgery saga reflect his concerns about the integrity of the Nigerian political system and the...
In a world where data is the new gold, corporate secrets have never been more vulnerable. It is time we shine the light on the dark...
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has officially set December 15, 2023, as the day when the final judgment will be handed down...
A fresh update has surfaced regarding the highly anticipated World Press Conference to be hosted by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party...
Chicago State University (CSU) has officially confirmed the authenticity of the diploma certificate submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In...
As World Teachers’ Day was celebrated, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), seized the occasion to call upon the Bola Tinubu-led...
The House of Representatives has expressed its commitment to secure proper compensation and royalties for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, from his...
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has announced that he will hold a World Press Conference today, Thursday. Dele Momodu, one...
In a positive turn of events, Mathew Abo, the Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, has been freed from his captors. Abo was abducted...
Mazi Afam Osigwe, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), added a touch of legal prestige to the solemn swearing-in ceremony of Federal High Court judges at the...
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In a remarkable turn of events, Stoneman Willie, a mummified man on display at Auman’s Funeral Home in Reading, Pennsylvania, for an astonishing 128 years, is...
In a significant development, the Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of a fresh Board and Management team for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). President...
In response to the dramatic incident during the screening process, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has shared an update regarding the health condition of Balarabe Abbas Lawal,...
In a session presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of three additional ministerial nominees presented to the...
“Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and Others in Police Custody Over Mohbad’s Death” A Magistrate Court in the Yaba area of Lagos State has remanded...
Reactions have poured in following the stunning collapse of ministerial nominee Balarabe Abbas Lawal during his screening session at the Senate on Wednesday. Lawal had been...
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised serious concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to hold office and has called upon the Supreme...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed disapproval of the actions taken by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, in...
In a statement, Phrank Shaibu, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s academic records, suggesting that he may...
The Chicago State University (CSU) has clarified that President Bola Tinubu applied to the institution as a male rather than female, addressing a recent controversy. The...
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Young aspiring female lawyers in Northern Nigeria often confront many challenges while pursuing a legal career. These challenges extend beyond the rigours of legal practice and...
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The Benue State Police Command held a press conference on Tuesday to disclose developments in the investigation surrounding the tragic death of Mrs. Margaret Igbetar, a...
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The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has called on Nigerians to report any police officers who request to search their phones, deeming...
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has taken swift action in response to disturbing reports of substandard feeding and inadequate welfare for...
In an unexpected turn of events, police officers residing in the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) barracks in the Sunrise area of Apapa, Lagos State, have been...
The heart-wrenching story of Greatness Olorunfumi, who tragically lost her life after falling victim to a ‘One Chance’ scam and facing alleged negligence at an Abuja...
In a significant development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, seeking confirmation for three new ministerial nominees. Diezani Alison-Madueke Appears in UK...
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, was in London to attend the 2023 Opening of the Legal Year...
In an ongoing security operation, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled camps suspected to be associated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its...
As the investigation into the tragic death of 27-year-old singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, unfolds, there are mounting indications that the Lagos State...
In a significant development in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against terrorism, the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) has reported the successful neutralization of a top Boko...
In a significant ruling, the Nasarawa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has nullified the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule and declared David Ombugadu, the candidate of the...
Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared in a London court on Monday to face bribery charges. The ex-minister, who was a prominent figure...
President Bola Tinubu’s legal team has expressed their opinion that the academic records from Chicago State University (CSU) would not be admissible in the Supreme Court...
In a recent interdenominational church service commemorating Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu spoke candidly about the nation’s challenges and the commitment of her...
In a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s 63rd Independence Anniversary speech, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused him of presiding through gross inefficiency that...
In a significant development in the ongoing legal challenge related to Nigeria’s presidential election, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has...
The Federal Government has categorically refuted claims surrounding a purported N50 billion non-prosecution plea bargain agreement with the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin...
In his national address commemorating Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, President Bola Tinubu outlined his vision for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Just days after naming...
In a significant move, the government led by President Bola Tinubu has announced the extension of the N25,000 provisional wage increment to encompass all tiers of...
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has strongly criticized the recent directive from the US District Court, which ordered Chicago State University (CSU) to disclose the...
In an official ceremony set to take place this Wednesday, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will administer the oath of office to twenty-three recently...
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As the nation reflects on its achievements and milestones, it is imperative to address the legal challenges currently faced by the Nigerian judiciary and outline the...
Dear Fellow Nigerians, On this momentous occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to every citizen of our remarkable nation. Today, we...
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In a significant ruling, the Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal has upheld the election victory of Agbu Kefas from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), confirming him...
The Federal Government has refuted recent social media assertions suggesting that the military junta in Niger Republic obstructed President Bola Tinubu’s aircraft from accessing its airspace....
Subheading: The Ongoing Legal Battle Over President Bola Tinubu’s Academic Records Takes Another Turn Justice Nancy Maldonado of the District of Northern Illinois District has refrained...
Insecurity in the South-East Region: Examining the Ongoing Crisis Amidst Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled Thursday, October 5, 2023, for the...
In a significant development, the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has reportedly endorsed the non-prosecution plea bargain sought by the...
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 63rd Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address the nation in a highly anticipated nationwide broadcast. This...
Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON, the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, celebrates yet again as his daughter, Princess Sarah Maikyau, graduates with a Second-Class...
Eight of the twenty-five choir members kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Igan, Akure, have escaped their captors. This incident occurred after the choir...
Tragedy struck at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), as Chibuzor Ozioko, a diligent 300-level philosophy student, met a brutal end on the evening of September...
Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of South Africa’s revered anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, left behind a poignant list of individuals who were not permitted at her funeral...
The coroner’s inquest into the untimely death of the famous singer Oladimeji Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, commenced on a significant note at the Magistrate Court...
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has expressed her satisfaction with the justice served in the case of Filippo Ferlazzo, an Italian...
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has issued a solid message to Ibrahim Aminu, the new secretary of the Federal Capital Territory...
The Ministry of Tourism has issued a statement refuting recent reports that the Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, had been poisoned and hospitalized. Initially published by...
On this joyous occasion marking his 60th birthday, we celebrate a remarkable journey and extend heartfelt prayers and wishes to Professor Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN. He is...
In another alarming incident, gunmen have struck in Imo State, kidnapping retired Major General RC Duru, adding to the growing list of high-profile abductions across Nigeria....
In a significant development related to the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, journalists were denied access to the Magistrate court proceedings in...
In a recent legal development in Ondo State, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has obtained permission from the Akure High Court to serve the state House...
In a recent legal development in Ondo State, the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has obtained permission from the Akure High Court to serve the state House...
Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, Extends Heartfelt Congratulations to Mustapha M. Kashim, Esq. and the Newly Elected Leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dutse Branch, Jigawa State...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has responded to the recent tribunal ruling regarding the 2023 governorship election in the state. In a personally signed statement issued...
Senator Dino Melaye, the gubernatorial candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, has declared his optimism about the party’s prospects in the upcoming...
In the aftermath of a demolition exercise that displaced numerous traders from an undeveloped land behind the Area 1 Shopping Complex in Abuja, the Chairman of...
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In a resolute message to candidates vying for positions in Ekiti State’s upcoming Local Government Election, Governor Biodun Oyebanji made it clear that he would not...
The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal is poised to issue its verdict on pending petitions using the Zoom platform. Also Read: https://legalattorneyblog.com/2023/09/13/assessing-inecs-concerns-insecuritys-implications-for-the-2023-governorship-elections-in-kogi-and-imo-states/ The tribunal is...
The Ondo State House of Assembly has formally accused the embattled Deputy Governor, Lucky Orimison Aiyedatiwa, of engaging in grave misconduct through a series of allegations....
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Ogun State authorities have unveiled their intention to call upon five witnesses in the legal proceedings against the impeached Chairman of Ijebu–East Local Government, Wale Adedayo....
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has drawn criticism from Sani Shinkafi, the former Chairman of the Committee on Prosecution of Bandits Related Offenses, over Lawal’s accusations...
The Sokoto Governorship, Election Petition Tribunal has set a date for the delivery of its judgment in the case challenging the election of Governor Ahmed Aliyu....
You are cordially invited to FIDA Nigeria’s Quarterly Continuing Legal Education Zoom Training for Quarter 3, 2023. Here are the event details: Date: Wednesday, September 27,...
This article highlights the historic fall in the value of the Nigerian currency, the Naira, against the United States dollar, particularly in the parallel market. It...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has voiced concerns regarding the potential ramifications of prevailing insecurity on the impending governorship elections in Kogi and Imo States....
In a significant operation, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), through the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II, has successfully executed airstrikes, destroying hideouts used by...
Dear Colleagues, As we gather to commemorate Eid El Maulud, I extend my warmest felicitations to our esteemed Muslim colleagues. May this blessed occasion be filled...
Press Release: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, extends heartfelt condolences to Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola,...
With a heavy heart and profound sadness, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Honorable Justice Stephen S. Chana...
In a significant and formal courtesy visit, Mrs. Hairat Aderinsola Balogun, OON, a trailblazing figure who served as the first female Attorney General of Lagos State,...
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In a recent online interactive forum moderated by Rudolf Okonkwo, Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), did not mince...
Over 17,000 federal civil servants are at risk of not receiving their salaries due to the alleged deletion of their records from the Integrated Payroll and...
The Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, has officially approved the appointment of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This...
The Adamawa State Police Command has taken significant steps in response to the tragic incident involving the alleged killing of 17-year-old Abdallah Abba. The incident was...
Zoleka Mandela, a granddaughter of South Africa’s revered anti-apartheid leader, Nelson Mandela, passed away at 43 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her family announced her...
In a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended his warm congratulations to Muslims in...
The Federal Government has announced its intention to establish mobile courts dedicated to handling cases related to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and other related offences...
The Gombe State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the petition lodged by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against the victory of Governor Inuwa Yahaya. The...
The Ebonyi State Election Petitions Tribunal convened in Abuja is poised to announce its verdict on Wednesday, September 27th, concerning the petitions challenging the election of...
These appointments bring the total number of judges in the court to 81, a significant increase that aims to address the backlog of cases the Court...
The Nigeria Police Force (NF) has arraigned the impeached chairman of the Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Adewale Adedayo. The Ogun State Police Command arrested...
