Mohbad: DNA is not recognized in our laws as a way of proving the paternity of a child - Abuja lawyer Stan Alieke (video) An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Stan Alieke, has ignited a fierce online debate after asserting that DNA tests hold secondary status under Nigerian law when determining child paternity. In a vira…
…of expression, such rights must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law. The use of social media to harass, threaten, intimidate, defame, or deliberately circulate harmful content against individuals or institutions will not be tolerated. The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir U…
…Markle is best known for her role in the popular US legal drama Suits, where she played lawyer Rachel Zane for seven seasons until her engagement to Prince Harry.After her final episode aired in 2018 and she joined the royal family, the 45-year-old duchess paused her acting career and has not taken on a regular scripte…
…production in its oil and gas sector. Although the Petroleum Industry Act, signed into law in 2021, was expected to provide a clearer legal and commercial framework, industry stakeholders have continued to raise concerns about regulatory uncertainty, policy changes, approval delays, security challenges and the high cos…
…Council — Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Youth Development, Ayo Olawande; and Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele. It said their presence presented the state with an opportunity to secure more federal interventions, projects and investments. The group cited the Lagos-Calabar Coastal High…
…won nine seats in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly in 2023 but currently has seven lawmakers after two members left the party. According to him, the party is determined to increase its representation and win all 24 state Assembly seats, alongside the governorship election, in 2027. Also speaking, the PDP state chai…
…Monique Ngock and Marie Ngah were all included in the selection while Runners-up Malawi had two representatives, with sisters Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga earning places in the team.Hosts Morocco and Algeria also contributed two players each as Mohaila Benzina and Hanane Ait El Haj were Morocco's representatives…
…the documents “would, among other things, disclose techniques and procedures for law enforcement investigations and/or could reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual.”One of the requests sought “the entire FBI file for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, DOB 3/29/1952, President-Elect of Nigeria…
…including 494 first-class graduates. The university had earlier announced Ayilara Lawal Olawale of the Department of Project Management as the overall best graduating student for the 2024/2025 session, with a CGPA of 4.96. For the 2025/2026 academic session, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide of the Department of Aerospace Eng…
Nollywood actress and producer, Toyin Abraham has revealed that her husband, Mr Kolawole Ajeyemi, once threatened to leave her if she doesn’t stop smoking. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Abraham disclosed that she was a cigarette addict but gave up the addiction because she didn’t want to lose her mar…
…see the struggle in the girl too.'It reminds me of an incident during one of my in-laws' induction classes about 15 years ago with Access Bank. Herbert disengaged the best recruit (a brilliant girl) in that set for calling him "Mr Herbert" right after passing out from induction training. He said it shows she didn't imb…
…Boulevard and collided with a vehicle driven by Anna Mercedes Aoun, according to a civil lawsuit reported by the outlet. Aoun alleges she suffered "catastrophic injuries," including "some permanent disability," and lost future income.She also claims Li and Scobey did not call emergency services after the collision and…
…source, outline a new pump price, and potentially push for amendments to the existing law.The presidency also pointed to structural changes in Nigeria's petroleum sector as a reason the old model can no longer apply. The Dangote Refinery now supplies a significant volume of locally refined petrol, a development Onanuga…
…the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. He has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer in the defense opening called the prosecution's narrative "fiction." Lawyer Michael Sanft told jurors Davis wasn't previously charged, despite implicating himself in interviews and his memoir, because law enforcement knew th…
…during the exercise to their daily patrols and operational duties. Navy Captain Mohammed Lawal commended the leadership of the Eastern Naval Command and participating personnel for the successful conduct of the exercise. Lawal said the exercise demonstrated tactical operational readiness, precision marksmanship and mar…
…her husband in the chest and neck at his residence. The suspect, a resident of Hayin Lawal, Rimin Kebe, in Kumbotso Local Government Area of the state, was alleged to have attacked her husband following a disagreement over her request to attend a party. According to the facts presented before the court, Khadija had sou…
…improperly collecting and using children’s personal information in violation of federal law. The bipartisan coalition is led by attorneys general from California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey. The case, filed in 2023, could result in substantial financial penalties and force Meta to make changes to the way its pla…
…party on social media over alleged use of federal might and disregard for the rule of law in Osun. He publicly declared he would never join the APC and wrote to US President Donald Trump to pay attention to the election, expressing concerns over possible violence and disruption of the electoral process. Meanwhile, days…
…criminals were recently paraded for kidnapping, violation of the anti-open grazing law, burglary, robbery, vehicle hijacking and theft. “We equally arrested some individuals who confessed to being informants and suppliers to kidnappers in the forest, as well as confirmed members of kidnapping groups,” he said. He flagg…
…of Justice announced this in a statement on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Akinpelumi Olawale Oyewusi, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft in connection with the white-collar crime. This prosecution is part of the Trump Administration's Task Force to Eliminate Fraud…
…an abortion. According to previous court filings reported by The Texas Tribune, their lawyers argued that West had initially agreed to the abortion, even scheduling the procedure, before changing her mind. West has denied doing anything wrong and is asking the court to throw out the lawsuit against her. Since his birth…
…reduced oil theft and Niger Delta stability supporting higher production, DARE OLAWIN writes Nigeria is witnessing a rise in oil production, driven by several factors, including a sustained reduction in pipeline losses and improved security of oil assets. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s July rep…
…Consortium as part of the growing constituency behind the Nigerian’s bid. Duke-Abiola, a lawyer, human-rights advocate and migration and border expert, is the widow of the late Chief MKO Abiola, who was declared the winner of Nigeria’s June 12, 1993 presidential election by the then National Electoral Commission. The c…
…commitment to the state and provide a strong reason for Kano people to support him. The lawmaker said this while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. “He (Tinubu) has done excellently well, and you know what, he has given Kano over 40, underline the word, 40 political appointments, key appointm…
…post-election period requires continued monitoring,” KDI said. It called on security and law enforcement authorities to promptly investigate the reported incidents, identify perpetrators and prosecute those found culpable. KDI also urged the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the prompt prosecution of the 295 persons arres…