…According to him, the offences contravene Sections 168(d) and 365 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 365 prescribes a three-year jail term for forgery, while Section 168(d) prescribes a two-year jail term for conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The Mag…

…Area near Ogbomoso, seizing 46 pupils and teachers, including school principal Folawe Alamu. During the attack, the assistant headmaster of L.A. Primary School, Joel Adesiyan, was killed while trying to escape. Days into the captivity, Mathematics teacher Michael Oyedokun was beheaded by the abductors. The captives wer…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has threatened to institute legal proceedings against the Federal Government over the allocation of newly built luxury houses to judges in Abuja’s Katampe district, describing the gesture as discriminatory and contrary to the principle of equality before…

…woman didn't react. She just looked calmly at the woman who was going to be my mother-in-law (MIL) before turning back toward me.That was when I saw Daniel's face go pale.And then the woman said the sentence that made me pull my hand away immediately."Tell her what your mother said in the hospital."Everyone stared at D…

By Yinka Kolawole The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality to assess the impact of the government’s economic reforms on the living standards of Nigerians. He said the move…

…drug kingpin, 3 associates wanted, blocks N9.8billion in accounts The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k.a Ekene Okwuna…

…of how the world should handle the potential impacts of AI. “We should put in place laws and regulations, technological monitoring, early warning, and emergency response systems, in order to… ensure AI is always under human control,” Xi told the conference, calling for a “people-centric” approach. On Thursday, Foreign…

…to expand the jurisdiction of Shari’a Courts of Appeal beyond Islamic personal law matters, saying the current limitation has denied many Muslim litigants access to justice under […] The post Expand Shari’a court jurisdiction, ex-grand Khadi urges FG appeared first on Tribune Online.

…the session included GIL Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gbolahan Lawal; Group General Manager, Commercial and Business Development, Oilserv Group, Cheta Okwuosa; Chief Executive Officer of Tolusi, Tosin Joel; and Transformation Manager at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, Dilys-Ann Owen.

…Alhaji Hassan Taiwo Fajimite, on his election as the National President of the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN). A statement issued in Abeokuta […] The post Ogun Muslim Council lauds Fajimite’s emergence as MULAN president appeared first on Tribune Online.

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…