…access to justice programmes. He said the partnership also provided opportunities for Nigerian lawyers to participate in international conferences, training programmes, research initiatives and professional exchanges. Reflecting on his tenure, Osigwe said the administration had strengthened the institutional foundation…

…throw away my marriage simply because my husband cheated or impregnated another woman - Nigerian lawyer says A Nigerian lawyer, Stella Nnennaya, has laughed off the idea of divorcing her husband if he cheats or impregnates another woman. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 31, the mother of two stated that she won't t…

…3. I fought UNILORIN for 14 years over my withheld certificate — Lawyer, Adeshina Nigerian lawyer, Rasheedat Adeshina, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO how she embarked on a 14-year legal battle with the University of Ilorin for withholding her certificate, the struggles, sacrifices and eventual victory after a Supreme Court rulin…

…the EFCC in identifying, investigating and prosecuting the perpetrators under applicable Nigerian laws.Following investigations by the Commission, Adekunle was arrested and brought before the Commission. The Commission says in a similar vein, the FBI also sought the extradition of Olawale over a seven-count charge, inc…

…Act. “Error three — the Charter Act was not confronted. The Charter Act is domesticated Nigerian law. In Abacha v Fawehinmi (2000) 6 NWLR (Pt. 660) 228, Ogundare JSC held that it possesses “a greater vigour and strength than any other domestic statute.” It is inferior only to the Constitution. Ogugu v The State (1994)…

…regarding the aforementioned infringements and probable commission of offences against Nigerian laws. “Cause him to be prosecuted after investigation for impersonation, conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and violation of the Electoral Act 2026. “Restrain him from further parading himself as a candidate to preven…

…those who kill suspected criminals could face m#rder charges and severe punishment under Nigerian law. "The punishment is severe, and it will be enforced. Anybody who assaults or summarily executes a suspected criminal is guilty of murder, which is punishable by de@th. Section 319 of the Criminal Code and section 221 o…

…Third Quarter Hybrid Meeting held on August 13, 2026, at the headquarters of the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, Abuja. In a statement signed by Aderonke O. Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration, and posted on the Council’s official page on Monday, the moratorium followed its finding that Atiba Un…

…them. If he believes Tinubu is legally unqualified, he should make his case under Nigerian law,” Ngoforo said. He urged Nigerians to reject political strategies that could expose the country’s electoral process to what he described as undue external influence. Ngoforo also called on voters to support Tinubu based on wh…

…legal realm, the state takes pride in figures like Akintola Sapara-Williams, the first Nigerian lawyer, and Hon. Justice Olumuyiwa Jibowu, the first Nigerian judge to sit on the Supreme Court bench. It gave Nigeria Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, the first indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria, as well as legendary legal luminar…

…a fierce online debate after asserting that DNA tests hold secondary status under Nigerian law when determining child paternity. In a viral video, the lawyer explained that Nigerian courts rely more on traditional customs and marriage rules to decide who a child's father is, rather than scientific tests. According to A…

…on the EFCC to investigate the incident over possible naira abuse violations under Nigerian lawPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A video showing Hajiya Maryam Wadada, wife of Nasarawa State APC governorship hopeful Senator Ahmed Wadada, distributi…

…alleged mob attacks across the country. He made reference to relevant provisions of Nigerian law, stressing that those who participate in mob attacks could face serious criminal charges. "Anybody who assaults or summarily executes a suspected criminal in the name of mob action is guilty of murd£r. And the punishment fo…

…because of their political affiliation or choices should be investigated under relevant Nigerian laws and dealt with through due process. “We acknowledge reports that the Police have interviewed Senator Fadahunsi. However, the matter should not end with an interview. “The allegations should be thoroughly investigated a…

…admitted into unapproved Law programmes would not be eligible for admission into the Nigerian Law School. In a public notice issued on Monday but dated August 14, 2026, the Council said any university admitting students into a Law programme without its approval would be acting contrary to the provisions regulating lega…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A prominent Nigerian lawyer, Stan Alieke, has backed the Nigerian Police Force's position that bail at police stations must not cost anyone a single naira, calling on legal practitioners and ordinary Nigerians to speak out whenever such demands…

…law to drive home his arguments. Nwobike called Kasunmu “the last of the golden era of Nigerian lawyers”, saying his death would be deeply felt by the Bar, Bench and the wider legal community. Dr Sonny Ajala, SAN, also described Kasunmu as an iconic figure in legal scholarship, advocacy and professional ethics. “Prof.…

The Nigerian Law Society has rejected the directive of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, asking lawyers to stop using “Barrister” as a title and adopt “Esquire” instead. The society argued that the directive has no clear basis in existing legislation. Recall that the CJN directed lawyers and co…

…The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the d3ath of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution's campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. LIB earlier reported that the deceased was found d3a…

…with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A Pan-African youth group has publicly backed a Nigerian lawmaker's push for Nigeria to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the call as timely and reflecting the frustrations of many African countries.The Pan-African Youth Development Network (PAYDN)…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Alayande, who reportedly died after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation…

Law School student allegedly commits su!cide at Lagos hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has d!ed in a suspected su!cide incident at the school's hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the deceased, identified as Alayande Faith Ajo…

Nigerian law professor and diplomat, Akasoba Duke-Abiola, has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola, the widow of the late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Abiola, disclosed this on Saturday…

…has consistently maintained that he possesses the qualifications recognised under Nigerian law. According to him, certificates do not build roads, attract investment, create jobs, stabilise the economy, provide security or improve citizens’ welfare. “These are achieved through competence, vision, sound judgment, discip…

…technologies for its security agencies. The development comes amid a broader push by Nigerian lawmakers and the Tinubu administration to strengthen local defence manufacturing and reduce reliance on imported military hardware. A presidential directive already mandates that military agencies and ministries, departments…