…challenges. “Well, I want to correct one impression. President Tinubu is not making this law because of the 2027 election. President Tinubu is anxious about this law because, from what he explained to us and to me, he’s concerned about the safety of Nigerian people,” Kalu said. The former Abia State Governor explained…

Law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) stormed the doorstep of the attorney-general of the federation, protesting what they called the continued exclusion of over 4,000 qualified graduates from the Nigerian Law School since 2020. The demonstrators, operating under the platform ‘Backlog of NOUN…

…He said they are facing charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, membership of an unlawful society, unlawful assembly, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, disorderly conduct, unlawful possession and use of suspected cannabis, prostitution, operating and managing an unlicensed brothel, living on the earni…

…mining will no longer be tolerated. Sponsors, financiers and perpetrators of these unlawful activities should know that they will continue to face the full weight of the law. We will sustain these operations until illegal mining is brought under control.” Reacting to the operation, the Minister of Solid Minerals Develo…

…in the state to immediately renounce their activities or face the full weight of the law. The police commissioner stressed that there would be no hiding place for cultists in Lagos, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to identifying, arresting and prosecuting those involved in cult-related violence and other criminal…

…of Justice to resolve the complaints. “We have decided to seek redress in the court of law because we believe the judiciary remains the last hope of the common man. “We will seek justice for victims of overbilling and other unjust treatments allegedly meted out to electricity consumers in Ebonyi,” Agbo said. He accused…

…Akoni A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has sentenced a 67-year-old lawyer, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for violating the state’s environmental laws. Abidemi was convicted after pleading guilty to a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at an unau…

…come in large numbers but remained optimistic business would improve. Similarly, Seun Olawale said he had received only a few orders, noting that many male students now preferred outfits they could wear after the ceremony instead of expensive suits. Education stakeholders who spoke with NAN said the growing extravaganc…

…N450m for the victims to regain their freedom Kogi state sector Commander of FRSC, Lawal Fagge, confirmed the incident, saying nine mourners, including two operatives of the commission, were abducted in the attack. He said the corpse was later abandoned around Ejule community, and has been handed over to the family for…

…the vow during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, stating that his lawsuit against Okonkwo was not intended to silence him but to compel him to substantiate his repeated claims.The NDC presidential hopeful noted that Nigerians deserve to know the true character and background of anyone seeking public…

…a crime, including members of his family, should be arrested in accordance with the law. Speaking at a stakeholders’ interface on credible elections organised by the International Press Centre, IPC, in partnership with the European Union, EU, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, explained why the c…

…encouraging news for the country. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the successful rescue demonstrated the effectiveness of coordinated security operations in tackling kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes across Nigeria. He commended the Nigerian Arme…

Akinwole Okenile, a human rights lawyer, has called for greater transparency and an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the controversy raises broader questions about institutional accountability and government oversight. Ok…

…risks. Cleaner subscriber records help reduce fraud, improve traceability and support lawful investigations. In a country battling identity fraud, cybercrime and financial scams, this is not a minor benefit. This is why the clean-up should not be seen as a punishment of the industry. It should be seen as preparation fo…

…Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has deepened as several CSOs and lawyers rejected the directive by President Bola Tinubu to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to investigate the matter and come up with a report within 30 days. Some of the civil society organizations and lawyers w…

By Allison Abanum The leadership path of Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, the lawmaker representing the Edo Central Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, can be beautifully captured by a profound adage native to the Esan dialect. The proverb tells of a resourceful individual who once used nothing more than a…

…transit fees. The United States has rejected the move, arguing that international law protects freedom of navigation through the waterway, which is one of the world's most important routes for global oil and gas exports.Araghchi travelled to Oman on Saturday, July 11, for talks related to the administration of the stra…

…statutory obligations, saying that defaulters would be dealt with in accordance with the law. According to him, the ministry has continued to organise stakeholders’ engagements to obtain residents’ feedbacks. He said that such feedbacks had informed improvement works in government housing estates. On ageing estates, To…

…become world-class because their residents respect public infrastructure and obey the law. The governor stated this on Saturday while announcing the commencement of the removal of illegal shanties and market stalls erected on the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. According to him, the ongoing reconstruction of th…

…Act. CP Gotan urged residents of Osun State to remain calm and continue their lawful activities, assuring the public that a full investigation is ongoing. The Osun police boss also appealed to residents of the Ibuaje Community and surrounding areas with relevant information to assist investigators, and disclosed that t…

…found collecting graduation levies or fees from pupils and students in violation of the law. A statement released by the Public Relations Officer, Duru Marvellous, of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Abia State, on behalf of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi disclos…

…at Zuma Rock Resort, Niger State. The governor, represented by the Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal, said KASEDA had reached a defining moment that would determine what the agency becomes over the next decade. "At the end of this retreat my expectation is that, we would have laid the foundation for an institution that is no…

…5, one Mrs. Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the Police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been k!dnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown persons. Following the report, the Command says it immediately commenced a coordinated investigation, deployin…

…Commission, PSC, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, to deploy at least one police lawyer to every police station across the country in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020. The landmark judgment, on Friday, by Justice O. Anuwe in the suit marked NICN/ABJ/264/2025, was in the case between the Incorpora…

…— Presidential candidate of the Accord Party for the 2027 general election, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has commended Nigeria’s security agencies for rescuing victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after about 50 days in captivity. Hashim said the successful operation demonstrated that Nigeria’s s…