…submitted during his ministerial screening in 2023. The ICPC also alleged that Nnaji unlawfully received about N29.5 million in salaries and allowances while serving as minister. When the charges, marked ABJ/CR/38902026, were read to him, Nnaji pleaded not guilty. Following his plea, his counsel, Chief Ogwu Onoja (SAN)…

…performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the scene before rushing the veteran lawmaker to George Washington University Hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.The medical emergency occurred just hours after Graham returned to Washington from an official diplomatic trip to Kyiv, Ukraine. Shortly befo…

…activities. He warned that anyone found encroaching on public spaces or using them for unlawful purposes would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with Lagos State laws. “We urge members of the public to respect and preserve our environment by refraining from converting public spaces into illegal markets or for an…

…immediately after university and is now a full-time housewife, despite being a trained lawyer. She said she asked her mother what would happen if the woman's husband suddenly lost his job or passed away, questioning whether she would be able to provide for the family. While stressing that she wasn't wishing anyone harm…

…President Tinubu signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law on June 26, repealing the 2007 legislation. The new law reinforces the “One Person, One Identity” policy by making the National Identification Number the country’s foundational identity credential for accessing government and e…

…the authorities to ensure that the case is prosecuted in accordance with the rule of law. Addressing journalists, the group’s Convener, Shuaibu Abdulkadir, said public office demands honesty, accountability and respect for the rule of law. He said, “Where criminal liability has been established through due process, the…

…No. LD/17040C/2021, found Odey guilty of murder contrary to Section 222 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. Odey was accused of k!lling Agara on April 3, 2021, at Block 33, Flat 102, Jakande Housing Estate, Lagos, by st@bbing him with a broken bottle in his hand, stomach, and other parts of his body. The prosecut…

…and avoidable. "He urged couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life. "The Command further reassures residents that the situation in Agyaragu and its environs remains calm and under control, while…

…Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the victim's family, the kidnappers contacted them shortly after the i…

Woman shares touching ways her mother-in-law treated her kindly and defended her always A woman's tweets about her mother-in-law has gained traction on X. The woman took to the platform to narrate how, from the first moment they met, her mother-in-law, a Muslim, treated her, a Catholic, kindly and with respect. She sta…

…procedures, the suspect and the recovered drugs were handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Command, for further investigation and possible prosecution. "Troops of 65 Battalion have recorded an operational success with the interception of a truck conveying a large consignment of il…

…fight against insecurity. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the Labour Party lawmaker said the operation had restored public confidence in Nigeria’s security architecture and demonstrated the resolve of security agencies to confront terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal elements. He congratulated Tinubu, th…

…was instituted by the NBA through its Section on Public Interest and Development Law to seek judicial interpretation and enforcement of provisions of the Police Act, 2020 and the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners, 2023. NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN), in a statement on the judgment on Sunday, said…

…successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family members of the kidnappers proved to be a decisive turning point. Read Also: Troops kill ISWAP cameraman, id…

…area of relations with a key partner. ​”There will also be changes among the heads of law enforcement agencies​,” the Ukrainian leader ​hinted, noting that he expects lawmakers’ cooperation in the process. ​The wartime cabinet rejig aligns with Ukraine’s renewed “political strategy.” Each priority area of foreign polic…

…2027 re-election campaign. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1426/2026, was filed by SERAP’s lawyers, Kolawole Oluwadare and Kehinde Oyewumi. The organisation is seeking an order of mandamus directing INEC to demand full disclosure from the governors and the APC on the alleged campaign fund, including the identities of contr…

…and avoidable. He urged couples and family members to embrace dialogue, patience, and lawful means of resolving disputes, stressing that no misunderstanding is worth the loss of a human life. While reassuring residents that the situation in Agyaragu and its environs remains calm and under control, the command said it i…

…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…