…queried.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The lawmaker stressed that his criticism of the international economic system was not intended to absolve Nigerian leaders of responsibility for domestic economic challenges. Rather, he said, the structure of international trade should…

…decision-makers on which relationships and ceremonies qualify under UK immigration law and which must be rejected.9 Types of Marriages That Disqualify a Residence PermitThe following marriage types are identified in the guidance as ineligible or insufficient to support a spouse's UK residence application:PAY ATTENTION:…

…also conferred honorary doctorates on Babalola in recognition of his contributions to law, education, philanthropy and public service. Speaking at the ceremony, ABUAD Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, said the university graduated 2,194 students, comprising 1,759 from undergraduate and professional programmes a…

…called on student leaders to educate their members on the need to shun violence, avoid unlawful activities and embrace dialogue when addressing grievances, while remaining focused on their academic pursuits and complying with the law.AIG Ewah assures students of police protection, partnership

…at smoothing over a bitter rift between Trump and the Ukrainian leader. Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner also took part in the talks with Putin remotely. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters that Russia was “in principle, ready to resume” trilateral talks in mid-November — after the US midterm elections — and that…

…has arrested six suspects in connection with the theft of a mobile phone and the unlawful withdrawal of N5.65 million from the victim's bank account, and has recovered the stolen phone and the money. The command's spokesperson, ASP Nahum Daso disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday, October 22. According to…

…be dealt with swiftly to ensure that those responsible face the full rigours of the law.

…District, has strongly denied wrongdoing and accused the administration of using federal law enforcement to target political opponents. Omar, the US' first Somali American member of Congress, has served in the US House of Representatives since 2019.

…a documented resolution process.Its demands include "disclosure of the applicable tax laws and approved rates, clarification of the categories of persons liable to pay, reconciliation of payment records and refunds for any duplicate or unauthorised collections established."NANS also called on Governor Ademola Adeleke,…

…of Health, repeal and re-enact the Quarantine Act of 1926 with a modern public health law consistent with the IHR (2005). Recall that the Quarantine Act Cap Q2 LFN 2004 (originally enacted in 1926) is Nigeria’s primary legal framework for preventing the introduction and spread of dangerous infectious diseases. In light…

…Among those who fought most persistently for justice was the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi. He initiated 38 separate legal actions and made more than 200 court appearances before 24 judges in his efforts to bring senior military intelligence officials to account. Fawehinmi particularly implicated Togun and A…

…of being human,” he added. He urged the judiciary to uphold impartiality and the rule of law, while calling on government agencies to demonstrate greater transparency and accountability. He also advocated including human rights education in school curricula and community programmes. A lawyer and Executive Director of C…

…incident. In a legal notice to the company obtained by our correspondent, the family’s lawyer, Fidelis Irinsanmi of Kunlesanmi Chambers, alleged that the death resulted from negligence on the part of the factory’s management. The lawyer claimed that an exposed machine caused the electrocution and alleged that police in…

…and one count of inciting a child into a s****l activity. During sentencing at Amersham Law Court, Judge Catherine Tulk told Sokoh: "You were grooming them so that they would trust you and put themselves into danger. "You thought you could do with them whatever you wanted. "Not one of them wanted to have any s****l act…

A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, said in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made a “scapegoat.” Attorney Roberto Rallin rejected the prosecution’s argument that Maradona’s November 2020 death was foreseeable,…

…payments of $225,000 beginning in October. The order also allocates $125,000 to Dreka's lawyers for legal fees, $100,000 to her accountant and $103,000 to a third-party mediation service. The financial arrangements come amid the couple's contentious divorce proceedings.Kevin previously accused Dreka on social media of…

…buildings, airports, and impact sites. Visitors and residents are subject to local laws while in Saudi Arabia.” The alert further outlined travel restrictions affecting US government employees in the kingdom. “U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen borde…

…an offence of stealing, contrary to Sections 278(1) (b) and 285(9) of The Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011." The defendant pleaded "not guilty" to the charges when they were read to him. In view of this, prosecution counsel, Nnaemeka Omewa, asked the court for a trial date and also prayed that the defendant be remande…

…ongoing to arrest other fleeing suspects and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the law. "The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms, motorcycle theft and other criminal activities across the State," the s…

…District, has strongly denied wrongdoing and accused the administration of using federal law enforcement to target political opponents. In a statement released through her congressional office on October 12, she described the raid as an abuse of power and said she had done nothing wrong. The investigation has also revi…

…Kabir Yusuf. At its plenary on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the assembly directed the lawmaker to stay away from all legislative activities throughout the suspension period. The suspension followed a video in which the lawmaker was seen holding a rabbit by its ears while making remarks allegedly considered insulting to…

…the adoption of two motions sponsored by Reps. Sunday Umeha and Afam Ogene. The lawmakers expressed displeasure over the failure of invited operators, including MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications, to appear before the committee as previously requested. Consequently, the committee directed the Nigerian Communications…

A lawyer and public interest analyst, Christopher Chidera, has described the conviction of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as a trap for the Court of Appeal.Chidera's claim is coming amid the controversy over the failure of the appellate court to list for hearing, the appeal filed by Kanu to cha…

…lost lifetime savings and face severe economic hardship and indebtedness,” she said. The lawmaker also expressed concern over reports of fatalities and severe burns sustained by victims, some of whom required emergency treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and other medical facilities. She said the inc…

…also include digital social security documents and stronger enforcement of labour laws to protect workersThe measures still require approval before implementation and will not automatically grant foreign nationals work visasPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your G…