…Official Gazette on July 29, 2022. Following the pardon, the soldiers, through their lawyers, wrote to the Chief of Army Staff on November 7, 2022, seeking reinstatement and payment of outstanding salaries and allowances. Although the Army Headquarters acknowledged receipt of the letter, the claimants said no action wa…

THE Nigerian Bar Association recently elected Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as its 33rd President, making her only the second woman to lead the Association and the first elected to the office. The post NBA election: Can Nigerian lawyers guard Nigerian democracy? appeared first on Tribune Online.

…needs political will. It needs a government that treats the Appropriation Act as binding law rather than a suggestion. It needs transparency in how FAAC allocations are distributed, why ?1.7 trillion was reportedly retained from the Federation Account, and where the money actually goes. It needs an end to the culture o…

…determined more in courtrooms than at the ballot box. The courts exist to interpret the law, uphold the Constitution and protect the sovereignty of the people. They should never become substitutes for the electorate. Whenever judicial decisions generate more controversy than confidence, democratic legitimacy suffers. W…

…by false pretences or criminal breach of trust remain matters properly investigated by law enforcement agencies where credible facts disclose the commission of an offence. What the courts have consistently discouraged is the tendency to present ordinary contractual disagreements, debt claims or employment disputes as c…

…the people of Egbaland not to ignore the recent observations by renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana on the dangers of flawed political party primaries, describing them as a direct warning against the imposition of candidates and the erosion of democracy. Speaking against the backdrop of Falana’s keynote address at…

…in the Upper West Region, Ghana. The convict, Kwame Ti-Zaaeku, was found guilty by the Lawra Circuit Court following investigations by the Lawra District Police, which established that he had repeatedly s3xually abused his daughter, a Junior High School student, over an extended period Investigators also found that he…

…their brains! - Clergyman David Ibiyeomie slams National Assembly members for passing law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses Clergyman, David Ibiyeomie, has slammed members of the Nigerian Senate for passing a law penalizing anyone who preaches in commercial buses Recall that earlier this week, the Sena…

…the hospital management of allegedly compelling workers to renounce their membership of lawful trade unions, insisting that such practices must stop. In addition, the labour unions demanded an end to the alleged victimisation, intimidation and discrimination against labour leaders and union members, while calling for f…

…Committee, principal officers of the National Assembly, ministers, federal and state lawmakers, and other key stakeholders drawn from across the country. According to the party, the council is expected to coordinate and drive its campaign activities towards securing victory in the off-cycle governorship election. The s…

…public that the FRSC would continue to strengthen collaboration with other security and law enforcement agencies to enhance public safety, protect lives and property, and support national security objectives. “We urge motorists and members of the public to remain law-abiding and promptly report any suspicious activitie…

…a response to the Yoruba Ronu statement at the time of filing this report.Babachir Lawal Predicts Winner of 2027 Presidential ElectionIn another development, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has said the joint ticket pairing Obi and Kwankwaso for the 2027 presidential election…

…barrier. An application cannot be approved while criminal proceedings under Australian law are still ongoing, including any appeals or reviews. Those released from prison after serving a sentence of 12 months or longer must wait at least two years before their application can be considered. For repeat offenders, that w…

…Iyabo Ojo for attending Soso Soberekon's wedding with her daughter Actress Lizzy Anjorin Lawal, has dragged her colleague and arch-rival, Iyabo Ojo, over her attendance at the wedding of music executive Soso Soberekon. Iyabo and her daughter, Priscilla Mkambala, attended the star-studded wedding in Warri, Delta State o…

…with court summons. While giving evidence, Jameed said, "I married my wife under native law and custom and paid N5,000 as her bride price. "My marriage failed because she is irresponsible and lacks virtues. "She was involved in extramarital affairs and even had the audacity to call and converse with her lovers in my pr…

…Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over an attempt to export 3.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the walls of cartons used to package foodstuffs going to the United Kingdom. According to Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, Onuigbo…

…player was reported to have occurred over an extended period of time, in multiple law enforcement jurisdictions, across multiple states prior to this incident," police said Saturday, July 25. Duffey fled and had not been seen by police since. Because Duffey was a member of the Osage tribe and the incident at the schoo…

…said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law. "People are asking "who took Sewuese to Cotonou". Trust my process," he wrote. "The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform. "All information gathered. I…

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, rtd, has called on traditional rulers and community leaders to thoroughly vet persons seeking to acquire farmlands in rural communities. Marwa said the move is necessary to prevent drug cartels from establishing clandestine laborato…

…released by the repatriating governments, the returnees include citizens of Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho and Uganda. The unrest has claimed at least four migrant lives, according to South African authorities, although some foreign governments have reported higher death tolls among their…

…and trust, making it imperative for officers to ensure that such information is handled lawfully, responsibly and securely. “He explained that while data has become one of the most valuable assets in modern governance, enhancing decision-making, service delivery and investigations, its mishandling could expose individu…

…diligent investigative work and close coordination with our domestic and international law enforcement partners. This case is a testament to the FBI's unwavering commitment to pursuing those who exploit others online, regardless of where they operate. Most importantly, today's sentence represents our continued commitme…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its failure to clarify and account for ₦211 trillion in oil revenue recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements under the categories of “Sundry Receivables” and…

…home is the value it transfers quietly from one generation to the next, a value that no lawyer can draft into a will and no hardship can erase,” he said. Shettima said marriage teaches restraint in times of excess, loyalty amid fleeting attachments and responsibility, which he described as the price every meaningful lo…

…police: Others share similar plansIn Zamfara, Special Assistant to Governor Dauda Lawal on Media and Publicity, Mustafa Kaura, said the Civilian Protection Guards would be converted, given the experience its personnel had gained fighting insecurity in the state.The Senior Special Adviser to Anambra Governor on Media, D…