…They argued that the offences are contrary to Sections 285 and 167 of the Penal Code Law. When the charges were read and explained to them, both defendants pleaded guilty. Following their plea, the prosecution urged the court to summarily try the matter in pursuant to Section 338 of the Gombe State Administration of Cr…

…be complaining that someone snatched the same spouse you're trying to divorce- Nigerian lawyer argues A Nigerian lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye, has sparked a debate over his views on divorce. In a video shared on social media, Ugwuonye who was May Yul-Edochie's former lawyer, said an aggrieved spouse cannot in one breath file…

…This was disclosed in a publication by Ellis Visa Sponsors, a US immigration law firm, on Monday. The H-1B visa programme enables US employers to recruit highly skilled foreign professionals for specialised roles that typically require at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Although the programme is highly com…

…Area of the state. The House directed the company’s management to appear before lawmakers on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rivers State House of Assembly Quarters, where plenary is being held temporarily. The lawmakers’ letter, dated July 7, 2026, was signed by the Clerk of the House, Dr Emeka Amadi, and…

…that Bala was promoting falsehood, hence should be prosecuted according to the law. Bala had claimed that his faction had obtained INEC’s access code and uploaded candidates for the 2027 general election. The claim, which has been widely shared on social media, suggested that Bala's faction had successfully completed t…

…for this terrible crime to be identified, arrested, and prosecuted according to the law. My father deserves justice, and our family deserves answers. We will continue to seek justice until those responsible are held accountable,” she said. Rofiat also expressed concern over the pace of the investigation, claiming that…

…match at the World Cup following a meeting of the FBI, tournament officials and local law enforcement. The FBI, FIFA officials and local police held a security meeting on Monday to assess the risks surrounding the match, highlighting the long-standing rivalry between England and Argentina and concerns over possible cla…

…Njidda Esq., brought pursuant to section 111 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law Adamawa State 2018. The case registered with case No. UACG/NO1/CR/FI/113/26 was filed before Hon. Kabiru Musa of Upper Area Court No.1, Ganye by an uncle to the victim, Mohammed Audi and herself respectively. Mohammed told the co…

…a much-needed reprieve after the latest bout of selling, although they only managed to claw back some of the hefty losses fuelled by growing fears over the AI boom. The latest attacks came after Iranian forces struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz — through which about a fifth of global oil passes — early on…

…of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Lawal Isa Mani, expressed the command’s profound appreciation to the state government for the gesture. Mani described the late Inspector Haladu as a dedicated, loyal and gallant officer who lost his life while serving the nation. He…

…fees than non-indigenes across all programmes at UNIDEL.Professional courses such as Law, Medicine, and Engineering attract higher fees than the general rate.All fees are paid once per academic session in full, with no instalment option available.Always confirm the current fees with the UNIDEL bursary department or off…

…downhill racer. In 1986, Greg famously modelled a gold downhill racing suit at the Bear Claw Cafe bar when the resort was still known as the Jackson Hole Ski Area.After retiring from competitive skiing, Greg worked for many years as a construction supervisor. He remained active in the skiing community, serving on the J…

…referenced in the show, Marshals is centred on his youngest son, Kayce Dutton, and the law enforcement unit he joins.Is Monica not in Yellowstone Marshals?Monica Long Dutton, played by Kelsey Asbille, dies off-screen between the end of Yellowstone and the start of Marshals.Are Rip and Beth in Marshals?Rip Wheeler and B…

…in camp. Drawn in Group C, the Super Falcons will begin their title defence against Malawi on July 28 before facing Zambia on August 1. They will conclude their group campaign against Egypt on August 5. Nigeria are chasing a record-extending 11th WAFCON title after defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in last year’s final to wi…

…what will happen for now.” Present at the event were the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal; the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga; other service commanders; the Director of the Department of State Services; the Garrison Commander; Commander 655 Base Services Group; the Commandant of the Nigeria S…

…of the presiding Justice, saying it aligned with the party’s understanding of the law. “We also note the dissenting judgment of the presiding Justice, which, in our view, more accurately reflects the settled position of the law and the party’s position,” the spokesman added. As the legal process unfolds, the party urge…

…Nigerian citizen who maintains an unwavering belief in equity, justice, and the rule of law,” he stated. Adeyemi contended that because the allegations involve institutions within the executive arm of government, an investigation conducted solely by agencies under the same government could face questions over impartial…

…Justice, which, in our view, more accurately reflects the settled position of the law and the party’s position,” the statement read. It urged party members and the millions of ADC supporters to remain calm, confident and focused. “The African Democratic Congress remains committed to the task of providing Nigerians with…

…the strategic route. Reuters reported that under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, ships have the right of unimpeded transit passage through international straits, including the Strait of Hormuz, and coastal states cannot impose charges solely for passage. Although Iran has argued that it is not boun…

…vehemently opposed Tehran’s desire to charge tolls in the strait, which international law generally forbids. The competing claims came as the two sides traded attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire came into effect. The US military said it hit dozens of targets early Monday, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard…

…(Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and failed to disclose such information to any law enforcement or security officer as soon as reasonably practicable. You thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 16(1)(b)of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. Count three: that you Muhammad Sani, Male, of N…

…and discouraging residents, traders and developers from continuing the dangerous and unlawful practice of building or operating businesses within restricted corridors. Operatives of OCHA Brigade carrying out the operation in one of the locations. Credit: OCHA The exercise targeted traders displaying goods on roads, wal…

…ongoing efforts to strengthen border management and ensure compliance with immigration laws.The African countries whose citizens remain subject to the UK's visa requirement are Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, The…

…and asked for a favour. She said the neighbour admitted she had told her visiting in-laws that she had a “close friend next door” because they believed she was too isolated and insisted on meeting the supposed friend. The lady revealed that she was still in her pyjamas when the request came but agreed after her neighbo…

…with other Persian Gulf or littoral states in line with the applicable international law and the sovereign rights of coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz," it stated. by Linda Ikeji at 13/07/2026 8:04 PM | Share this Story