April 23
Nigeria: The Essence of Copyright Day
There is need to strengthen enabling laws to fight the scourge of piracy Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC, Yahaya Bello and the Law
The Advocate Read more »
April 16
Nigeria: The Process and Flaws of the Impeachment Law
Definition of Impeachment Read more »
April 02
Nigeria: Beyond Better Remunerations for Judges
Besides good welfare package, the recruitment process must be above board Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Declares Eight Persons Wanted Over Killing of 18 Military Personnel
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 18 military personnel in Delta State. Read more »
March 27
Nigeria: The NIMC and Data Protection
The data breach must be investigated and the culprit brought to justice Read more »
March 24
Nigeria: 287 Abducted Kaduna Schoolchildren Regain Freedom
The 287 schoolchildren abducted by terrorists in Kaduna State on March 7 have regained their freedom, the state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has announced. Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: With Collapse of Local Govts, 287 Pupils, Teachers Kidnapped in Kaduna
The kidnap, yesterday, of some 287 students and pupils of the LEA Primary and Secondary Schools, Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, as well as some of their… Read more »
March 05
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Suspends Forex Trading Licences of GTBank, FBN Bank Amid Regulatory Breaches
The Bank of Ghana has issued a temporary suspension of the Foreign Exchange Trading Licences of Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited (GTB) and FBNBank Ghana Limited (FBN) starting… Read more »
Nigeria: New Justices of the Supreme Court
REUBEN ABATI Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Anyaoku - Current Constitution Cannot Resolve Nigeria's Economic Challenges
Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has said the current Nigerian Constitution would not adequately address the nation's economic predicaments and… Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Nationwide Protest - Falana Writes FG, Says NLC Not in Contempt of Court
· Insists Nigerians don't require permit to demonstrate in public interest matters Read more »
February 25
Nigeria: Fagbemi Asks NLC to Shelve Proposed Nationwide Protests, Says Planned Action Will Be Contempt of Court
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its proposed nationwide protests. Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Again, We Say No to the NGO Regulation Bill
From the 8th National Assembly when the idea was first mooted, proposals to regulate civil society groups have come under different nomenclatures. Despite being shot down by… Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Protest in Minna Over High Cost of Living
Scores of Women and youth on Monday protested the high cost of living in Nigeria. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Corruption Body Moves on 'More Holistic' Approach, Uses Religion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) flagged off some programmes and activities under the theme, "Youth, Religion and the Fight Against Corruption". This is an… Read more »
January 24
Nigeria: Obiano Pleads Not Guilty to N4bn Money Laundering Charge
A former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the nine-count charge of money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial… Read more »
January 22
Nigeria: Kidnappers Are Wreaking Havoc in Nigeria - The Economist
As Nigeria's worsening insecurity continues to attract international attention, The Economist, a weekly British magazine, has described President Bola Tinubu's security plan as… Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Tackling the Rising Wave of Kidnapping
Security agencies must do more to stem the scourge Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Greed, Ethics, and Public Service in Nigeria
Nigeria, a country with a rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources, has grappled with the complex interplay of greed, ethics, and public service throughout its… Read more »
January 07
Nigeria: Tinubu Orders Investigation of Payments Into Private Account By Humanitarian Affairs Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details of payments of… Read more »
December 31, 2023
Nigeria: The Spiral of Violence in Plateau State
The authorities must bring the perpetrators of the violence to justice Read more »
December 24, 2023
Nigeria: Former Central Bank Governor Meets Bail Conditions, Regains Freedom
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after fulfilling his bail conditions. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Purported Court Order Surfaces Ahead of Ruling, More Woes for Judiciary
An order of a Federal High Court, allegedly, written by Justice Donatus Okorowo, halting the removal of 27 lawmakers in Rivers State House of Assembly, who recently defected from… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Still On Death Row Inmates
Governors should either commute judicial sentences or order speedy executions Read more »