…wield the big stick to check what it termed the embarrassing conduct of charge-and-bail lawyers. The body is responsible for the call of graduates of law school to the Nigerian Bar as well as the regulation of the legal profession in Nigeria. The BoB expressed concerns about the quality and standard of those admitted t…
…his approach. He described Lagos residents as civic-minded people whose cooperation with law enforcement made policing considerably more effective. He also highlighted the conduct of local government elections across 20 LGAs and 37 Local Council Development Areas as evidence of improved security, saying not a single ba…
…then 6 months later we're seeing breakup TikToks. So I really hope, behind the cameras, lawyers and elders sat them down and did the right thing. Love is good. But love + clarity is better.Love + agreement is what lasts. Congrats to Javis and Peller.I pray their home stands. But I also pray it was built with sense, not…
…something I wish I had learned much earlier. 'Being a single mother is not a character flaw. 'It is not proof that a woman is immoral. 'It is not evidence that she failed. 'Sometimes it simply means she loved someone who failed her. 'Sometimes it means she stayed longer than she should have because she was trying to sa…
…girlfriend. Shorunke, whose residential address was not provided, is charged with unlawful recording of intimate content and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The Prosecution Counsel, SP Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendant committed the offence in December 2025 at No. 8 Rev. Kwakpovwe St. Agb…
…"He reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to strengthening international law enforcement cooperation through INTERPOL and other strategic partnerships to combat transnational crime and protect endangered wildlife." by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 10:29 PM | Share this Story
…in Ogun State, was dismantled on Wednesday by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency after a Lagos court ordered its removal over environmental concerns. An AFP correspondent who visited the site alongside NDLEA officials observed local artisans dismantling large cooking cauldrons, filtration equipment…
…when those opinions disturb or provoke disagreement," the companies said.Fedorova's lawyer, Emmanuel Piwnica, said his client would immediately appeal the expulsion order, insisting she is a journalist who has always carried out her work professionally. "This decision is a serious infringement of the freedom of express…
…in Nigeria. According to Onoh, the claims reflected a misunderstanding of the laws regulating tertiary institutions, noting that under the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, as amended, federal universities enjoy institutional autonomy. He explained that decisions relating to the employment of academic staff,…
…our land became degraded,” he said. Yakubu reiterated that the state government had outlawed charcoal production and warned residents against entering forests to cut trees for the purpose of making charcoal. He added that forest guards and other security personnel had been enforcing the ban by arresting offenders and p…
…the decision to newsmen in Akure. But the move has drawn strong condemnation from lawyers to another contender, with allegations of contempt of court. Addressing neswen in Akure, the state capital, the solicitor to Prince Solomon Animasahun Adelakun, Barrister Tolu Babaleye, accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and two of…
…of the society that those who Impregnate girls will be held accountable under the law. He said that the law protects the dignity, welfare and future of women and children, saying that the court will not hesitate to enforce that protection whenever called upon. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 5:51 PM | Share this Story
…headquarters in Port Harcourt and was witnessed by representatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, the Department of State Services, other security agencies, freight forwarding associations and industry stakeholders. The statement read, “The Nigeria Customs Service, Port Harcourt Area I Command, on Wednesd…
…defended the policy, saying the administration was committed to enforcing immigration laws. "This administration is working diligently to ensure that aliens in our country illegally can no longer fly unless it is out of our country to self-deport," the spokesperson said. The department, however, did not confirm whether…
…a letter appointing the chief executive officer or principal officer and the enabling law establishing the organisation. She noted that the Office of the Head of the Civil Service had processed similar requests from hundreds of federal agencies over the years without encountering a similar case. “Over the years, this o…
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill outlawing quackery in the state’s health sector, in a move lawmakers say will shield residents from unqualified practitioners and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The bill, titled “A Law to Prohibit Quackery Practices i…
…the information provided about the products they buy. They must also know that where the law gives them the right to a refund, replacement, or repair, that right will be respected,” Bello said. He stressed that when consumers have confidence in the marketplace, they are more willing to spend, businesses attract loyal c…
…controversial red card in Argentina World Cup clash against Switzerland despite its lawmakers confirming decision was wrong FIFA has defended the controversial decision to send off Switzerland striker Breel Embolo during his side's 3-1 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, despite the International Football…
Rapper Kanye West settles s3xual assault lawsuit with ex-assistant Kanye West and his former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, have reached an out-of-court settlement in the s3xual harassment lawsuit she filed against the rapper in 2024.According to court documents filed in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday, July 28,…
…operational capacity, safeguard national security and strengthen public confidence in law enforcement. The NFIU Director was accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising the Chief of Staff, Mohammed Ahmed; General Counsel, Felix Obiamalu; Chief Operating Officer, Law Enforcement Agencies, Emmanuel Sotande; Chief O…
…Oyebamiji for the poll, in a letter addressed to the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal.. Reacting to the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, the Chairman of SDP State Chairmen in Nigeria, Mr Femi Olaniyi (Ferrari),said the Osun chapter of the party remained intact and had not endorsed any politica…
…been denied communication and access to his children despite involving the police and law institution. According to him, his ordeal began in January 2026 when he returned home from work to discover that his wife and children had left and all efforts to reach her have been unsuccessful. Sharing an emotional video of the…
Update: In-laws finally vacate home of young widow after public outcry The mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law of young widow, Tosin, who cried out after she was allegedly harassed and intimidated by her husband's family eight days after his demise, have all vacated his home. The mother-in-law, brother-in-…
…who emerged as the overall best and second-best graduating students at the 2026 Nigerian Law School graduation ceremony, rewarding them with N5 million each and promising to sponsor their postgraduate studies abroad. The governor announced the gesture in a Facebook post on Wednesday, following a reception held for the…
…was unclear what kind of wanted notice Russia had issued and whether other countries or law enforcement bodies would accept or comply with it. – Social media war – Moscow frequently targets political enemies on charges of supporting “terrorism” or “extremism”, including those who have left the country. The FSB alleged…