…of the public to manage their anger and resolve disputes through dialogue and other lawful means rather than resorting to violence,” the statement added.Aliyu further stressed that provocation could not justify taking another person’s life.“He reiterates that no matter the level of provocation, taking a life can never…

…his family said they received no formal notification for four days. Under Nigerian law, suspects are expected to be charged to court within 24 to 48 hours. That did not happen. “I have no other son” – Mrs. Gift Joseph, Mother Peter’s mother, Mrs. Gift Joseph, said she only learnt of her son’s arrest the day after his d…

…from a dark economy of scrap, arms and drugs thriving behind barracks gates. For the law-abiding among thousands of squatters evicted from the Mammy, the bulldozers also left in their trail huge human cost in loss of property and livelihoods many would take who knows how long to recover from. Vanguard News The post Fro…

…known as Mai-Laya; Barahu Ibrahim, 24, also known as Black; Sani Mohammed, 24; Alidu Lawal, 18, also known as De Jaguar; and Yakubu Abubakar, 28, also known as Soldier. "Exhibits recovered from the suspects are: Four AK-47 rifles, one locally made revolver pistol, 63 rounds of live ammunition, a mobile phone allegedly…

Francis Olusegun graduated from the University of Ilorin with a flawless 5.00 CGPA across four academic sessionsThe mathematics graduate's parents have no formal education, yet he became the first in his family to earn a first-class degreeOlusegun faced a broken phone and financial hardship during his studies but refus…

A Labour Party lawmaker has publicly turned on an opposition senator over statements about Nigeria's new tax lawsThe dispute centres on whether the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 contains a fuel tax and a flat levy on all earningsAgbese is demanding the senator produce the specific legal text backing her claims or issue a public…

…Service to cooperate with its Committee on Financial Services and any investigation lawfully instituted. Warning that it could invoke its statutory powers, the commission said compliance with constitutional safeguards was mandatory for federal institutions. “The Commission will invoke the investigative, compliance and…

…ceremony in the same region. The family was freed only after a ransom was paid.Kogi lawmaker kidnapped, killedThe incident also follows the reported kidnapping and subsequent death of Rosemary Adukwu, a councillor representing Ogugu Ward III in Olamaboro Local Government Area. Ms Adukwu was abducted on 30 September whi…

…authorities to protect taxpayers’ rights and ensure the implementation of the new tax laws did not impose unlawful burdens on individuals and businesses. Nwabueze spoke on Friday at a stakeholders’ engagement at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Abuja, where he said fairness and transparency were essential to the succe…

…AGF attributed the progress to the cooperation of the judges, prosecution and defence lawyers, as well as security and other relevant agencies involved in the exercise. He particularly commended the judges sitting under the leadership of Justice Binta Nyako, who he said had been holding forth for the Chief Judge of the…

…rights and dignity of the girl-child, the Child Rights Act and Rivers State Child Rights Law which prohibit dehumanizing treatment for children. The rights group in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, called for immediate investigation into the matter. He called on the authorities to i…

Legendary American singer Stevie Wonder has filed an eviction lawsuit against Carmen Efferson, a former fiancée who has allegedly lived rent-free in a Los Angeles property he owns since July 1988. According to court documents, the arrangement was never put in writing, and Efferson reportedly paid a monthly rent of $0 f…

…impact on my life."His television work also included guest appearances on The West Wing, Law & Order: SVU, Madam Secretary* and a six-episode stint on *Cheers.Away from acting, Skerritt helped establish TheFilmSchool in Seattle to nurture emerging filmmakers. He also co-founded the Red Badge Project, which uses storyte…

…over allegations that enforcement officers operating under their authority have been unlawfully impounding tipper trucks and demanding payments of up to ₦500,000 before releasing the vehicles. The officials have allegedly been using the Governor's name to justify their activities, sometimes accompanied by armed police…

…girlfriendIn a handwritten letter filed on October 12, 2026, the 25-year-old urged his lawyers to respect his wishes and avoid challenging the jury’s recommendationSims was five months pregnant when she was shot dead in January 2023. Adams is scheduled to be sentenced on December 1, 2026PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with…

…to convict Frank on count 4. He described the offence as very serious, noting that the law prescribes a minimum of 20 years' imprisonment and a maximum of life. He asked for a sentence of not less than 30 years, warning: "If it is not nipped in the bud, a whole generation of our security operatives can be wiped out by…

…to divine grace. She cited the introduction of new academic programmes, including Law, Medicine, Pharmacy and Mechatronics, as evidence of the institution’s expansion and commitment to professional education. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Anake, also expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the university since i…

…address, a professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Ilorin, Bolanle Olawuyi, said the removal of special education and psychology courses from teacher-training curricula had left many teachers ill-equipped to understand and support neurodivergent learners. Olawuyi said, “When you remove special needs fr…

…guilt. Citing the mandatory punishment prescribed under the Sokoto State Penal Code Law, 2019, the court sentenced each of the three convicts to death by hanging. However, the judge informed them of their right to appeal the judgment at the Court of Appeal within 90 days.

…the previous incidents, Adeleye stressed the need for them to interface with the state lawmakers to explain the measures being put in place to prevent future occurrences, and identify areas where additional support would be required. Recall that over 100 students across some secondary schools in Ijebu Ode, Ago Iwoye an…

…Kula Youth Organization has urged residents to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.Its President, Odasema Hewart-Sukubo, called on the government and security agencies to investigate the incident and ensure that anyone “found responsible must be brought to justice”.Hewart-Sukubo said the or…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, to take over the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats following the confirmation of an imported case of the disease in Nigeria. Falana, in a…

…economic policy direction. He said the administration was strengthening institutions and laws to make the reforms sustainable, while improving budget preparation and execution to ensure that public spending followed established plans. “The best economic policy in an election year is the same as in any other year. That…

…Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, who is facing a two-count charge of unlawful carnal knowledge and ma@nslaughter, continued on Wednesday, October 21 at the Delta State High Court. Ogbonna pleaded not guilty to the charges when he entered his plea before Justice Michael Nduka Obi, in connection with the…

…to the suspect, including kidnapping for ransom, cattle rustling, illegal taxation, unlawful detention, killings and the seizure of residents' properties. Residents alleged that Abam imposed illegal levies on locals, extorted money from community members and participated in large-scale cattle rustling and kidnapping op…