Members of the Yoruba Lawyers Forum, Egbe Amofin Oodua, have called for the postponement of the Nigerian Bar Association’s national election by a minimum of seven days, saying that the extension would give room for proper voter sensitisation and ensure a more credible electoral process. Chairman of the Governing Counci…

…seek financial assistance from the public. In a video recording shared by their pro bono lawyer, Awele Ideal, the mother of the deceased said her family still owes the hospital Favour died, N7 million. She appealed to the public to come to their aid with money for the bill and to facilitate the police investigation. Th…

…and the wider Wase Local Government Area to support their traditional rulers, uphold law and order, and align with the development agenda of the Plateau State Government.BACCODA also reaffirmed its commitment to working alongside state authorities, traditional leaders, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's federal administ…

…for visa applications. On legal matters, the outgoing president announced that the lawsuit instituted against the Society by Polysonic Nigeria Limited, which sought to recover N9.62 million, had been struck out by the court. He expressed appreciation to the management of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council for supporting st…

…of Home Affairs alleges that she and her minor son were living in South Africa without lawful immigration status and is seeking her deportation through the courts. Court documents previously filed by immigration officials state that authorities believe Adetshina entered South Africa while prohibited from doing so. Thos…

…evidence, confirmed a pattern of demanding and collecting money from litigants and lawyers before releasing court orders and judgments. The Commission, after careful evaluation, found him guilty of serious misconduct and unethical behaviour,” the statement further stated. Reaffirming its commitment to discipline within…

…and delayed motorists on township roads in July 2025. The case was filed by Kano lawyer Abba Hikima, who challenged the actions of FRSC officers after they stopped him and other motorists to request driving licences despite no traffic offence having been committed. The judge held that the officers’ actions violated the…

…Sciences, Ebonyi State, and not a physiotherapist as earlier reported. He stated: “My lawyers have spoken on my behalf. But one piece of information I want to correct is that the lady in question was like a daughter to me. She had stayed with me for three years. She was a staff member of the Federal Medical University.…

…Oma Ahonaruogho, SAN, Principal Counsel of Ahonaruogho, Ahonaruogho & Co. (Paradise Law Firm), alleges that a Snapchat post made by Caroline Hutchings was widely interpreted by members of the public as referring to Sophia Momodu, resulting in serious reputational harm, emotional distress and sustained cyberbullying. Th…

…the state government had any involvement. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor said: “We received with concern reports of the suspected cult killing in Osogbo and call on security agencies to enforce the law by apprehending those responsible. The killing and the subsequent violence a…

…Crimes Commission, EFCC. A statement from the EFCC says the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities.''Investigations by the Commission followed its receipt of financial intelligence showing huge inflows and outflows from over 136 ( One hundred and Thirty six) bank accounts linked to Aisha Achimogu which ran into bi…

…under his own roof: issuing statements through his personal aides, deploying his private lawyers to correspond with the police, and continuing his official duties as though nothing has happened, while civil society groups, youth organisations, and the family's own community cry out for an independent inquiry.Let me be…

…leg of a girl." The viral 'AI' video. Photo credit: Web The comment drew laughter from lawmakers, including Akpabio. "Senator Oshiomhole, your friend, your very good friend Senator Lalong came to give me security information. He said that we just ignored the message because we thought it was AI," Akpabio said. He added…

…for, is giving an impression that 'runs girls' were transported to our residence. The lawyers have been briefed and will take on the people that are ev!l and think they're f!ghting for the freedom of the country. Because if you intentionally did it, the de@th of the young lady will be far far better than yours because…

…country’s democratic future by participating fully in the 2027 general elections. The lawmakers said the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends largely on the choices, conduct and engagement of young people, who constitute the largest voting bloc in the country. The call was made on Thursday during the Youth Town Hall o…

…right now on his way to state CID Asaba where he would be paraded and made to face the law. Take a look at few of their conversations leading to Favour's É-Ä™.Ä...ťḥ.A lot of Facebook lawyers keep analyzing nonsense and are sprewing rubbish about Miss Favour Agbro. I wont have to post more of their conversations any…

…judgment delivered in Suit No. FCT/HC/CR/330/2024, the Court held that although the unlawful act of the defendant caused the de@th of the deceased, the requisite intention or knowledge necessary to sustain a conviction under Section 221 of the Penal Code was not established beyond reasonable doubt. The Court, however,…

…(read here). The babysitter was arrested when the video came to light. Now Cranmer's lawyer, Marissa Koerner, insists the 14-second Snapchat video showed an "innocent moment", and not a criminal act. "Anyone who has spent time caring for young children understands that children often have little appreciation for perso…

…(Centre LSD), Dr Otive Igbuzor; Political economist, Professor Adebayo Olukoshi; lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Ayo Obe; Head of Programmes and Policy, ActionAid Nigeria, Celestine Okwudili Odo, who represented the Country Director, Andrew Mamedu; International development expert, Dr Hussaini Abdu; and Director, Ce…

…dated 24th June, 2026. Following the invitation, the activists, accompanied by their lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, honored the invitation on Wednesday, July15. According to Inibehe, they met with the investigators and after cooperating with the Commission, they were released. He said they will be going to the commission tod…

…Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee despite opposition from some lawmakers and recent protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC…

…The EU could hit Google with a fine next week in a separate investigation under the DMA law, sources close to the matter told AFP, confirming a report in the Financial Times newspaper on Wednesday. The EU has the right to slap fines of up to 10 per cent of a company’s total global turnover for violating the DMA. Fines…

…SIM to 4G.Your NIN. Providing your National Identification Number (NIN) is mandatory by law for registering and activating your SIM.A valid government-issued ID. Acceptable forms include a driver's licence, voter's card, national ID card, NIN slip, or international passport.MTN 4G network coverage. You must be within a…

…tragic incident that deserves a thorough, transparent, and professional investigation by law enforcement agencies, warning against what he called attempts to exploit the tragedy for political gain. According to him, while the nation mourns with the family of the deceased and seeks justice, such justice must be founded…

…by the State House of Assembly, while removal would require the support of two-thirds of lawmakers and must be based on proven misconduct. Abbas also said the proposed legislation empowers the Federal Police to intervene where a state police service becomes compromised, but only under clearly defined constitutional con…