…is entitled to a fair hearing and to have their matter determined by due process of law, not by public opinion. We respectfully request that this right be respected in this instance, as it would be for anyone else.” PUNCH Online had reported that Snaresbrook Crown Court confirmed that Poco Lee is due to appear before t…

…know the name of their senators, including here in Lagos Central. That’s because many lawmakers are not representing. A lot of them will tell you. And that’s what I do normally when I campaign.”

…activated, creating particular challenges for compliance with international humanitarian law. The organisations' warning comes as governments continue negotiations in Geneva under the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), which has been the main international forum for discussions on lethal autonomous weapo…

…judge. Maxwell had been seeking a writ of habeas corpus declaring her punishment unlawful. Her petition represented the broadest effort by the former British socialite and Epstein girlfriend to overturn her conviction, the most significant successful prosecution to emerge from the Epstein scandal. An earlier appeal by…

…Office of Administration, APC, the party alleged that Hunye “has notoriously and unlawfully taken to the public domain, including print and social media, parading himself as the Governorship Candidate of our Party for the forthcoming January 2027 election.” The party recalled that Hunye had been suspended since April,…

…out of my house, I encountered them. They attempted to kidnap me and took me away unlawfully. They restrained me. I thank all my people. My special thanks go to the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, and our father, the Olubadan. Thank you all. “To every Yoruba person worldwide wh…

…VeryDarkMan cautioned that while he wasn’t a professional who was invited to lecture the law professionals on legal matters, he believes his wealth of experience covering insecurity issues in the country could speak for him. “There has been a lot of debate about why I was invited to this NBA conference. I’m not here to…

…had also made a number of online searches for voyeurism on pornography sites. Lawrence Rainford, prosecuting, told the court that earlier this year, the male staff member finished his shift at 9pm and met his partner before they went to get changed in the unisex changing rooms. Rainford said: "He noticed the presence o…

Three arrested over d3ath of pregnant woman and alleged unlawful disposal of her remains in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the d3ath and alleged unlawful disposal of the remains of a pregnant woman in Fadeyi area of Lagos. The incident came to light on August 22, 202…

The Imo North (Okigwe Zone) senatorial candidate for the 2027 election, Chief Mike Duru Ejiogu, has constituted a 13-member campaign organisation, appointing the former Imo State chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and former governorship candidate, Hon. Ben Duru, as its Director-General (DG). In a stat…

…Police Force will treat it as such. It is illegal. Nigeria operates under the rule of law, not mob rule. No citizen, no community, no group has the right to try, sentence or execute another person.Sections 33, 34 and 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, have guarantees for every N…

…amid her ongoing legal dispute with Judy Austin, the second wife of her nephew-in-law, Yul Edochie. Rita argued that neither family acceptance nor a grand wedding ceremony validates a marriage if the man's previous statutory marriage remains legally active.She wrote;''I MUST ENTER THE AJAH MANSION BY FIRE BY THUNDER...…

…rescued unharmed, with support from members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group and law-abiding citizens, and taken to safety.'' Ndukwe saidHe added that items recovered from the scene include the victim's vehicle, one locally fabricated Beretta-like pistol loaded with five rounds of 9mm live ammunition, one locally made…

…in the country’s economic situation. “The indicators are res ipsa loquitur as we say in law; they speak for themselves. This president inherited an economy that was completely in a mess,” he said. Morka argued that the condition of the economy inherited by Tinubu was the result of what he described as failures under pr…

…tracking remain critical to safeguarding national security. Another security analyst, Lawrence Alobi, urged security agencies to step up intelligence sharing and work closely with financial institutions to curb the trend. Addressing the issue, Alobi emphasised that security agencies must enhance their information gathe…

…condemned the attacks on security personnel and urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding. He also called for useful information to assist ongoing investigations. "The command warns that attacks on security personnel are criminal offences and will not be tolerated. "We remain committed to protecting lives and prop…

…the security situation across the state and adopted new strategies to strengthen law and order and tackle criminal activities. He noted that the command had recorded significant progress, including a reduction in several categories of crime. “From our statistics this year, we are recording the lowest figures on so many…

…election. According to a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Zungura speaking during the meeting, promised to ensure impartial policing and work with the government to address security concerns in the state. “I promise to work with the state government for peace and stability of…

…Gbajabiamila stressed the need for proper training to prepare officers to enforce the law effectively. “Training must prepare officers to enforce the law properly, professionalism is also very important,” he said, adding that, “policing should become a respected career that every Nigerian chooses.” Addressing the quest…

An APC lawmaker in Nasarawa State visited Umaisha General Hospital, demanding answers over donated items he personally purchased for patientsThe lawmaker said over 50 ceiling fans, about 40 standing fans and 50 orthopaedic mattresses he bought for the hospital could not be fully accounted forA hospital staff member tol…

…legal process to take its course. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. His hearing would be at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, at exactly 10 am,” Kuti said. Reports of Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK began circulating online on August 19. However, the initial reports did not…

…with the kidnappers, we were able to rescue the woman and her two children from the claws of the kidnappers. "Again today, we are parading a total of 10 suspects, two of whom are kidnappers. The amazing part of this struggle is that the Fulani men who had joined us were the people who assisted us in identifying the kid…

…the public that the matter would be handled professionally and in accordance with the law. “The suspects have made statements to the Police and denied the allegations. The victim has been referred to a government-approved medical facility for medical examination. “The Command assures the public that the matter will be…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday signed into law the Edo House of Assembly Funds Management Bill 2023 and the State Judiciary Financial Autonomy 2023 Amendment Bill, amid growing opposition from workers under the aegis of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The development came on the sa…

…legal process to take its course. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. His hearing would be at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, at exactly 10 am,” Kuti said. Reports of Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK began circulating online on August 19. Early reports, not PUNCH Online, how…