February 17
Nigeria: 'Remuneration Order Not Optional', NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared that the Legal Practitioners' Remuneration Order (LPRO) 2023 is not optional, but a binding regulatory instrument governing legal… Read more »
Nigeria: Unilag Law Students Excel in Mock Court
The Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, last Thursday, hosted a landmark mock court sitting, bringing students, legal mentors, and retired Judges together in a practical… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Police to Produce All Witnesses in N152m Property Fraud Trial
Justice Musa Kakaki, of the Federal High Court Lagos has ordered the Police prosecution to present all its witnesses at the next hearing in the ongoing N152 million property fraud… Read more »
Nigeria: Just in - Again, Terrorists Attack Borgu LG Communities in Niger State, Set Up Base At Konkoso
Barely 24 hours after the Governors of Niger and Kwara States met in Minna on the security situation in the border towns of the two states, terrorists have again struck in one of… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Detains El-Rufai As DSS Files Cybercrime Charges
Former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, has been detained by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: DHQ Confirms Arrival of U.S. Forces to Support Armed Forces of Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of approximately 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield to support ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Probes El-Rufai On Corruption Allegations, As DSS Files Cybercrime Charges Against Former Kaduna Gov Over Alleged Wiretapping of NSA Ribadu
Former Kaduna State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, is currently being interrogated by the personnel of the Economic and… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Kidnapping Charge - When Proof of Demand for Ransom Is Required
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February 16
Nigeria: Rights Activist Wants EFCC, DSS to Probe El-Rufai Over Alleged Corruption, Insecurity
An Abuja based lawyer and rights activist, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to probe… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Bloodbath As Bandits Kill 32 Farmers, Abduct Others, Set Houses Ablaze in Niger
No fewer than 32 farmers were feared dead yesterday in a series of attacks by bandits on Tugan-Makeri, Konsoko, and Pissa communities in Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Backs AU's Institutional Reforms On Peace, Security, Others
Nigeria has endorsed the proposed institutional reforms in the African Union (AU), with a focus on peace and security governance, strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Delta Coalition Demands Investigation of El-Rufai Over Phone Tapping Allegation
A coalition of Niger Delta groups has warned that any breach of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu's communication channels could undermine intelligence coordination and… Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Senate Explains Reasons for Deleting 'Real-Time' Mandate in Electoral Act Bill
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Nigeria: El-Rufai's Son Gives Condition to Dump APC, Says Except My Father Directs Me
A federal lawmaker and son of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Bello El-Rufai, has addressed speculation surrounding a possible defection from the All Progressives… Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: Again, Trial of Alleged Killers of Arise News Anchor Stalls
The trial of eleven defendants linked to the death of ARISE News correspondent, Somtochukwu Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, for the second time in one week failed… Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: LFZ Secures Nigeria Customs Approval for 'Green Channel' With Lekki Deep Sea Port
In a landmark move to progress Nigerian trade facilitation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially approved the activation of the Lagos Free Zone Green Channel. Read more »
February 12
Nigeria: NNPP Expresses Shock Over U.S. Proposed Visa Ban, Asset Seizure Against Kwankwaso, Others
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Kwankwaso's party, yesterday expressed shock over the reports that the US Congress is considering a bill, which named the party's national… Read more »
February 11
Nigeria: Court Jails Two Chinese for 46 Years Over Multi-Billion Naira Crypto, Cybercrime Fraud
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu, also known… Read more »
Nigeria: New U.S. Bill Targets Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah for Sanctions Over Alleged Christian Persecution
A bill before United States Congress has proposed targeted sanctions, including visa bans and asset freezes, against individuals and groups accused of involvement in religious… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Non-Passage of Electoral Bill - Consequences On the 2027 Elections
For months, the National Assembly has been embroiled in bickering and palpable tension, over the passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Reenactment) Bill 2025. Many looked… Read more »
Nigeria: Power of Court of Appeal to Assume Jurisdiction Like Court of First Instance
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Nigeria: The Senate and the Electoral Act
Nigerians expected bold reforms that would finally protect their votes in 2027. Instead, the Senate has delivered a cynical betrayal--one that raises a troubling question: does the… Read more »
February 11
Nigeria: Supporters Seek Tinubu's Intervention Over Continued Detention of Enugu Lawmaker
Constituents and supporters of Hon. Bright Emeka Ngene, the detained member representing Enugu South Urban I Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, have appealed to… Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Trial of Alleged Killers of Arise News Anchor, Maduagwu, Begins
The trial of alleged killers of ARISE News Correspondent and Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, commenced on Tuesday, at a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate in Rowdy Session, Makes U-Turn, Passes Amended Electronic Results Transmission Bill
In a dramatic, tense and at times disorderly emergency session on Tuesday, the Senate made a surprise U-turn on its earlier decision on electronic transmission of election results,… Read more »
