…the Kano throne. However, the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf repealed the law establishing the five emirates in 2024 and reinstated the Kano Emirate under Sanusi, who returned to the throne as the 16th Emir of Kano. The move did not completely end the dispute, as Bayero retained the backing of some politic…

…by a chieftain of the party, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye. The ex-Osun State House of Assembly lawmaker urged party members to desist from attributing the electoral setback to a particular party leader in the state. He argued that elections were rarely determined by the activities of a single individual, but stressed that ca…

…of Information request dated 22 August 2026 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said, “greater transparency in political financing is essential to ensuring that the 2027 elections are conducted on a level playing field and that citizens are able to make free and informed political c…

…Revenue Service, NRS, formally known as FIRS. Is there no conflict in this? As a lawyer, by the grace of God, on Monday, I’m going to court. We have to test that.” Melaye argued that Adedeji, as a public servant, was expected to comply with the Public Service Rules. “If that is not conflict of interest, I don’t know wh…

…key stakeholders in the electoral process, including Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, lawyers and regional groups, among others, cautioned political parties, candidates and their supporters against hate speech, ethnic profiling and violence, urging them to make the 2027 contest a battle of ideas focused on the econom…

…relationship between Nigeria and Canada, founded on democratic principles, the rule of law and good governance. He commended Canada’s continued support for electoral governance, civic education, institutional strengthening and gender inclusion in Nigeria. Amupitan identified five areas of strategic priority for collabo…

…is fairness, we will collaborate. Where there is injustice, we will resist, peacefully, lawfully, and powerfully.” Olabiyi further argued that workers who had spent several years performing permanent functions should not continue to be classified as temporary staff. He said, “A job that someone has been doing for over…

…Protect your sources. Protect legitimate investigative methods. Redact whatever American law genuinely requires you to redact. But do not stretch those protections until they become a bulletproof vest for Tinubu,” he said. Atiku described his position as a democratic appeal rather than an attempt to interfere in Nigeri…

…in what we’re doing. They are certainly interested in local government,” he said. The lawmaker expressed confidence in an APC victory, while urging candidates in the election to focus on serving the people. Ebonyi LG election: APC candidate for Ohaozara, Umahi’s son casts vote

50-year-old single father says he's seeking a wife who is a nurse, lawyer, or high ranking military officer A single father's post is circulating on Facebook after he listed his requirements for a wife. The man said he is a 50-year-old civil servant with two kids and he wants a woman who is either a nurse, a lawyer, or…

…as military deputy to the publisher, a move interpreted by many, including Democratic lawmakers, as eroding the publication’s independence. AFP

…countriesThe ruling came after immigrant service organisations and labour unions filed a lawsuit in March challenging the processing freezeCountries under full travel bans include Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Somalia, Venezuela and Syria, with the policies tied to a 2025 shootingPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new se…

…Area Court in Mararaba Gurku, Nasarawa State, seeking an order compelling his sister-in-law to allow his wife to return to him. Adamu, a resident of Aso, Mararaba Gurku in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, filed the application against Aisha Mohammed, his wife, and Fatima Mohammed, […] The post My sister-in…

…Also: Governor Adeleke’s victory: Nigerians must replicate Osun experience in 2027 — Lawyers, activists Obi, who said Nigeria can work and must work, unveiled his agenda in critical sectors and listed five critical questions that should inform the choice of voters in the election. “Are Nigerians better off than they we…

…significant pressure in the coming days to find an off-ramp,” added Majerus, a trade lawyer with King & Spalding. Christopher Padilla, another former US official who is now with Brunswick Group, told AFP there has been “a lot of hope among businesses on both sides” for a deal to “turn the page on what has been a very d…

…the government remained bound by Zambia’s Constitution and international human rights law to protect the rights to life, liberty and a fair hearing. AI urged the authorities to allow detainees access to lawyers, their families and medical care, and to stop arbitrary arrests of opposition members and the crackdown on pe…

…in the state. Speaking with our correspondent on condition of anonymity, a former APC lawmaker in the state disclosed that the party expended a minimum of N400,000 on security and electoral officers in each unit. He broke down the figure, explaining that the electoral officials were given N300,000, while the security t…

Former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal visited Defence Minister Christopher Musa to raise alarm over attacks in Kebbe LGA and Kaya communityThe delegation pressed for increased security presence and more operational resources after suspected Lakurawa militants attacked communitiesMinister Musa assured the delegation of …

…published on the court docket as of this evening, and the claim is based solely on the law firm's X post," the post read. by Linda Ikeji at 21/08/2026 10:56 PM | Share this Story

…Marcheline Jolie-Pitt" to "Vivienne Marcheline Jolie," a required step in California law. Vivienne's legal notice was published on July 24, July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, according to court documents. The request has not yet been granted. The next steps include a court hearing, set for Nov. 2, to further discuss Vivienne…

TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children’s privacy laws, the department announced on Friday. “Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an addit…

…and their supporters to embrace tolerance and conduct their activities within the law. The ADC governorship candidate called on security agencies to “carry out a thorough and impartial investigation, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.” Pidomson also appealed for calm…

…the state takes pride in figures like Akintola Sapara-Williams, the first Nigerian lawyer, and Hon. Justice Olumuyiwa Jibowu, the first Nigerian judge to sit on the Supreme Court bench. It gave Nigeria Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, the first indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria, as well as legendary legal luminaries and Senio…

…of Accord. This is a matter before the courts, and we shall pursue it to its logical and lawful conclusion." Dispute predates Adeleke's entry into AccordImumolen traced the origins of the crisis to 2024, well before Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke joined the party. On August 29, 2024, the High Court of the Federal Capita…

…freshman walk-on at the University of Alabama when the report was published. The lawsuit centered on a March 2023 article written by reporter Billy Witz, which incorrectly identified Spears as a passenger in a vehicle present at the scene of the January 2023 shooting that resulted in the death of 23-year-old Jamea Harr…