INEC's lawyer told a Federal High Court that Gabriel Suswam won the APC primary for Benue North East senatorial districtSuswam filed suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1470/2026 challenging the APC's decision to give the ticket to incumbent Senator Emmanuel UdenbeJustice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the case after hearing final submissions from…

…individuals. The coordinator called for stronger enforcement of child-protection laws, faster investigation and prosecution of offenders, as well as increased access to medical, legal and psychosocial support for survivors. He also condemned physical abuse, including beating, torture, burning, chaining and other degrad…

…to seek its intervention in resolving what the former office holders described as their lawful entitlement. Olanrewaju said that, “We want the public and, particularly, our party leaders to understand that we did not rush to the press. Before coming here today, we have explored several avenues. “We have made representa…

…legal team responds with financial records Sheggz's legal team has responded to Bella's lawyers, providing financial records to counter some of the claims made against their client. According to the response, an audit of Sheggz's UK account showed that approximately £220,000 of his own funds was spent in the UK during…

…and is currently a free agent, with the 2026 NFL season due to begin in two weeks.His lawyer, Phil DiLucente, told CBS Pittsburgh: "This is a private matter that has not even reached the preliminary hearing stage and there will be no further comment." Sanders is due back in court on October 28 for a preliminary hearin…

…plan to sell off commercial stakes in the World Cup. A 56-page document, filed by UEFA's lawyers in a court in the United States, declares that UEFA is "preparing to bring criminal claims in Switzerland against Infantino" for "criminal mismanagement". The filing states that Infantino's hastily drawn-up plan to sell off…

…higher in your Google feed!A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to bring socialite Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, widely known as KayCee Luxury, before it at the next hearing of his case, after the agency held him for more than 14 days without filing a formal charge.The or…

By Dapo Akinrefon The lawmaker representing Agege Federal Constituency, Dr Wale Ahmed, has criticised the renewed controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) credentials, describing it as a political distraction ahead of the 2027 elections. Ahmed, in a statement, said the c…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has outlawed the use of ambulances to convey corpses for burial throughout the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the new reform while briefing journalists during the monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information on Thursday. John, who was…

…stressing that the government was therefore incorporating them into efforts to maintain law and order to prevent violence. “As they say, build the youth, build the nation. All that we are trying to do is to build the youths. To make sure that we give them, we show them good examples that they can follow. “We don’t want…

…He added, “Perpetrators of these criminal acts will face the full weight of the law,” while urging residents to support the police by providing timely information on suspicious activities. The CP appealed to members of the public to report suspicious movements or activities through 09039911876 or 07081974395, assuring…

A lawyer, Christopher Chidera, has said the Supreme Court of Nigeria erred in ordering the continuation of the trial of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, after his discharge and acquital by the Court of Appeal. Chidera, a member of the Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Global Legal Consortium, made the asser…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has been ordered to produce Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, the socialite popularly known as ‘KC Luxury’, in court. The order was issued by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday. The order follows the NDLEA’s failure to formally charge and arraign him after 14 days i…

…has expanded electronic monitoring and recruited 3,600 new probation officers, keeping lawbreakers under closer observation and better protecting victims. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 1:16 PM | Share this Story

The lawmaker representing Ondo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, has defended the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reforms were aimed at addressing the country’s structural challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Adegbonmi…

…later revoked by then-Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin following criticism from Republican lawmakers. Mohammed is accused of orchestrating the plot to hijack passenger planes and crash them into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon. The September 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and remain one of the…

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri In the wake of the 2007 general elections, widely regarded as flawed, the late President Umaru Yar’Adua established a 22‑member Electoral Review Committee to examine the exercise and advise on areas requiring reform. Yar’Adua, who was displeased with the do-or-die approach that characterised the e…

…a credible candidate. Fadeyi said Atiku had demonstrated commitment to the rule of law and had played roles in economic reforms and the expansion of telecommunications in the country. “This man, at some point, even when he was in government, go and check his track record as someone who managed our economy, as somebody…

…in illegal sand mining or related activities to desist or face the full wrath of the law. Olatunde encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of illegal sand mining to the NSCDC for necessary action.

…values, while commending residents for their commitment to democracy and the rule of law. A release on his official X handle revealed all these. “My people, as you have again conferred the leadership mandate on me under recent difficult circumstances, I promise to heal the wounds, unite the people and uphold equity and…

…Halloween mask, Hughes terrorised Philadelphia residents and believed he could evade law enforcement. He was wrong.'Police allege Hughes approached and harassed around 15 or 16 people in central Philadelphia during the early hours of August 12, with some encounters apparently recorded on his phone. CCTV footage showed…

…states that Congress should carry out a census in “such manner as they shall by Law direct every ten years.” But Nigeria’s last nationwide population census took place in 2006. Furthermore, while the UK reviews its electoral constituencies every eight to 12 years, Nigeria rarely changes its electoral constituencies. Ye…

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed that the reform is targeted at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, Pate said suicide remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and globally, citing Worl…

…in the UK are subject to regular inspections to verify compliance with food safety laws. Each inspection results in a food hygiene rating assigned to the business.In Wales and Northern Ireland, displaying the rating sticker in a place visible to customers is a legal requirement. In England, this remains voluntary, thou…

…failure to meter all electricity consumers in the state, insisting that existing laws already require every customer to have a meter. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, stated this while speaking on the state’s electricity reforms and efforts to improve power supply on the s…