…and move on to campaigning.” Sowore called for a “Justice Accord” that would provide sanctions for candidates or parties that violate the commitments contained in the peace agreement. Similarly, Obi called for peaceful and issue-based campaigns, saying politicians seeking public office must conduct themselves in a mann…

…acting contrary to the provisions regulating legal education in Nigeria and could face sanctions. “The Council of Legal Education hereby informs the general public, prospective students, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders that only universities accredited by the Council of Legal Education are authorised to admi…

…tax authority, with failure to comply potentially attracting penalties and other sanctions. The post Top five transactions that attract withholding tax in Nigeria appeared first on Tribune Online.

…to freeze funds tied to six people and three bureau de change companies named by the Sanctions CommitteeThe six individuals were designated in June 2025 under Nigeria's Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act over alleged links to ISWAP financing networksOperators who fail to comply with the SEC directive face fines,…

…during, and after the polls. This traditional intervention included the invocation of sanctions against anyone attempting to disrupt the election or cause violence. Prince Diran Odeyemi, a resident and National Treasurer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who spoke during the exercise, stated that the traditional r…

…Limited and Seplat Energy. The issue came to a head after Senator Abdul Ningi called for sanctions against the companies, describing a letter from Network E&P Nigeria Limited to the committee as “disturbing and provocative.” The company had reportedly told the committee that it was accountable to the Nigerian Upstream…

World News US-based rights groups sue Trump admin over ICC sanctions Published on August 11, 2026 By Wale Odunsi Four human rights groups in the United States have sued the Trump administration for "illegally sanctioning" individuals and organizations affiliated with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit…

…starting with Lagos. It warned, “Facilities that fail to comply may be subject to sanctions as provided under the Federal Fire Service Act, including legal penalties and the possible sealing of facilities found to be unsafe for public use.” The statement added, “Fire safety is a shared responsibility. Every workplace,…

…a fresh flare-up in trade tensions between the world’s top two economies. Following sanctions imposed by Washington over forced labour and national security concerns, Beijing on Wednesday announced restrictions on drone exports to the United States and blacklisted six firms. China and the United States spent much of la…

…three recommendations. They include the prosecution of Adeyemi Matthew, administrative sanctions against public officers whose acts of omission facilitated the operation of the fake agency, and institutional reforms to strengthen internal controls across the affected MDAs. He noted that the report submitted to the Pres…

…child protection laws, enforcement mechanisms, and sentencing frameworks to ensure that sanctions for offences against children serve as effective deterrents," the statement read. "This judgment sends a clear message that child abuse has no place in our schools or communities and that perpetrators of offences against c…

…and instructed those schools to submit detailed reports within 14 days or face further sanctions. Schools in several states, including Lagos and Abuja, appeared on the list.To lend it credibility, the forged letter bore what looked like WAEC's official letterhead and stamps, and was falsely signed in the name of Dr Amo…

…proceedings in the public space. Except where investigations have been concluded and sanctions imposed, allegations against officers are usually handled through internal mechanisms before any disciplinary action is announced. This explains the Force’s insistence that while the murder case remains before the courts, the…

…brought to book. “The council, on its part, through the NEC, will mete out appropriate sanctions to affected supervisors, through the various state Ministries of Education,” he added.

By SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE In an era defined by geopolitical competition, trade wars, sanctions regimes, and shifting alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to…

…countries that withdrew from ECOWAS after disagreements with the regional bloc over sanctions and the timeline for returning to civilian rule. The three countries formally exited ECOWAS on January 29, 2025, and have since deepened military, political and economic cooperation under the AES framework. Despite their polit…

…operators who shut their businesses on Mondays without lawful justification could face sanctions. Speaking at the summit, Soludo said the improvement in commercial activities reflected the positive impact of his administration’s efforts to restore normal economic life across the state. The governor also urged Nigerians…

…penalties for individuals, companies and VASPs that fail to comply. Some of the key sanctions include: Failure to register: ₦50,000 for the first month and ₦25,000 for every subsequent month. Failure to file returns: ₦100,000 for the first month and ₦50,000 for each additional month. Failure to keep records: ₦50,000 fo…

…A match between AC Milan and Como in Perth earlier this year was cancelled because of sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation. Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu said he thought hosting a Serie A match in Perth would be a good idea “What I suggest is playing it at the start of the season,” Chivu said. “We…

…appointment as judges and disciplines them. NJC acts upon petitions submitted to it and sanctions any judicial officer who is guilty of misconduct. “A judge cannot be disciplined for erroneous judgment. He can only be disciplined for misconduct like in this case where the order of the court above was disobeyed. “Judges…

…rules under Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The FA confirmed the imposition of sanctions on the west London club on Friday, who admitted to a total of 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third-party investment in players. The FA have confirmed that Chelsea's transfer ban…

…saying operators found violating extant laws would continue to face appropriate sanctions. The PCN is the statutory body responsible for regulating pharmacy education, practice and the distribution of medicines in Nigeria. In recent years, the council has intensified enforcement activities against unregistered drug out…

…existing rules, it noted that the exercise identified a number of infractions for which sanctions were recommended. The FX assessment formed part of the apex bank’s risk-based supervisory framework designed to safeguard the stability and soundness of Nigeria’s financial system through continuous monitoring of regulated…

…prescribed quota, it will not be out of place to wield the big stick or hammer by way of sanctions against any university that wilfully flouts or refuses to keep within the prescribed quota. The body may be compelled to direct that such universities be de-accredited from producing law graduates for call to the Bar, eit…

…Renew group in the European Parliament have also called on the European Union to impose sanctions on Fedorova, describing her as a Russian propagandist. Fedorova has rejected such characterisations. In her 2025 book, Bannie ("Banned"), she portrays herself as a victim of state censorship following the closure of RT Fra…