Law
2 days ago
Residents of Sobi Poly Feeder at Oke-Fomo in Ilorin West Local Government Area (LGA), which comprise 44 communities, on Tuesday staged
2 days ago
The Federal High Court, Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $835,081.46, traced to the dollar wallet of SDQ Facilitators Limited in Leatherback, (also known as Rexel Nigeria Limited).
2 days ago
The states went to court challenging the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency, and the Attorneys General were the ones who handled the matter.
2 days ago
Amidst the increasing clamour for his freedom, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that his release should be based on adherence to the rule of law rather than an act of clemency, pardon, or amnesty.
2 days ago
Excited over the publication of his book, “Justice Uwaifo: A Legacy of Jurisprudential Wisdom and Substantive Justice” the retired jurist, Justice S.O. Uwaifo, has expressed the hope that the judiciary would continue to help in shaping the society.
2 days ago
A human rights organisation, the Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT), has raised the alarm over the police role in a property dispute involving a 79-year-old woman.
2 days ago
Justice Olabode Adegbehingbe of the Court of Appeal has charged Government-owned agencies to adequately fund their legal departments and also ensure periodic training of lawyers to achieve proper service delivery.
7 Feb
A landlord, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma-Odii, has taken the Lagos State building and planning agencies to the State High Court for allegedly approving a permit for a six-storey building on Plot B-7, Banana Island, contrary to the original building model specification for the area.
4 Feb
Stakeholders in the justice sector have argued that the death penalty as a punishment for grievous offences does not deter crime. Speaking to The Guardian at separate interviews, they insist that offences like armed robbery and murder would have been reduced
4 Feb
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has said that effective legal frameworks for tax administration are integral to fostering good governance and accountability.
4 Feb
The legal team of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has faulted the recent Appeal Court ruling affirming the Federal Government’s proscription of IPOB and vows to appeal against it at the Supreme Court.
28 Jan
The Community Court of Justice, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), has officially adopted the Instructions to the Chief Registrar and Practice Directions (2025).
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An increasing number of importers, evading multiple and soaring taxation across Nigerian ports, are heading to neighbouring West African countries, especially Togo, Ghana and Benin, to remain in business.
10 mins ago
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has concluded plans to unveil a policy document on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its academic activities.
14 mins ago
The bulls have strengthened holds on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited(NGX) as many blue-chip stocks appreciated, causing investors wealth to soar by N1.2 trillion in three trading days.
30 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu has stressed the need for Nigeria to lead artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Africa and is ready to partner with Google to achieve this mission.
32 mins ago
A revolutionary new treatment called Targeted Thermal Therapy (Triple T) has shown promise as a safer, faster alternative to surgery for patients suffering from high blood pressure caused by Primary Aldosteronism.
40 mins ago
Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has uncovered multiple private accounts fraudulently used by individuals to divert public funds. Besides, it lamented missing funds, running into billions of naira through those accounts illegally operated before the new leadership came on board.
40 mins ago
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has heightened its night surveillance operations, leaving no room for individuals who dispose of waste at illegal locations under the cover of darkness. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental laws, ensuring that offenders are identified and prosecuted.Speaking on the renewed measures, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…
41 mins ago
The Oyo State government released last year’s Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Scorecard, which evaluated key performance indicators (KPIs) and assessed progress in the healthcare sector.
42 mins ago
Valentine’s Day is upon us, and love is officially in the air! This is the perfect time to express your feelings and create magical moments with your special person. If you’re still wondering how to plan the ultimate date, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here are seven unique, simple and meaningful date ideas that will…
43 mins ago
One of the important areas the government promised to pay much attention to is manufacturing. Other important sectors to pay attention to apart from manufacturing are agriculture and technology.