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11 Feb
The states went to court challenging the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency, and the Attorneys General were the ones who handled the matter.
20 Jan
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) on Monday adjourned hearing in the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo, against the conduct of the September 21, 2024, election to tomorrow (Tuesday) following a delay in the service of the petitioners' list of witness schedule on the…
17 Dec
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has cautioned
11 Dec
In a bid to strengthen the administration of justice system and boost employment drive, Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf recently approved the recruitment of 70 fresh lawyers in the state. The initiative is to also reduce the level case density with manpower deficit at the state ministry of Justice while enhancing effective service…
6 Dec
The lawyers representing Afe Babalola, SAN, founder of Afe Babalola University, have stated that Dele Farotimi, the embattled human rights lawyer, will be freed if he can provide proof of the allegations he made against the elder statesman. Babalola’s legal team, led by Owoseni Ajayi, Olakanmi Falade, and Lawrence Fasanmi, held a press conference in…
6 Dec
Lawyers under the auspices of Deji Adeyanju & Partners have requested the intervention of the Attorney-General of Sokoto State over the
8 Nov
A Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has finally apologised to a House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State in the National Assembly, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, for insulting him when he went to deliver a package to him. In a video personally released to the press, Mr Abuwatseya begged Nigerians to forgive him and…
8 Nov
Lawyers offering pro bono legal services in the case involving the alleged assault of Bolt driver, Mr Stephen Abuwatseye, by Alex Ikwechegh, member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, have announced the withdrawal of their legal representation. In a statement signed by Zainab Otega on behalf of Deji Adeyanju & Partners, the firm cited…
8 Nov
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) on Thursday advised legal practitioners in the country to embrace partnership in the law profession. Prince Fagbemi stated that partnership in legal practice enhances expertise, increased capacity, risk management etc. The AGF spoke in Abuja at the commissioning of a multi-million…
7 Oct
President Bola Tinubu on Monday identified frivolous appeals, alleged intimidation of judges by lawyers, and judgments delivered on grounds of technicalities as some of the major challenges impeding the fight against corruption in Nigeria. He said, until these challenges are curtailed, they will continue to hamper the speedy adjudication of corruption cases. President Tinubu, who…
30 Aug
Donald Trump's lawyers late Thursday filed a request to have his hush money case moved to federal court as they seek a way to overturn the former US president's felony conviction. READ ALSO:Trump pledges free IVF for all in second term In their filing, the lawyers cited the recent…
21 Aug
As the legal industry continues to evolve with increasing complexity and demands, legal professionals must stay ahead by continually updating their skills and knowledge. To address this critical need, Formation Exceptionelle is set to host an intensive training program titled “Practical Training on Contract Drafting and Review, Risk Management, and Company Secretariat.” This event is…
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Worried by rising security concerns and fraudulent activities within Ogun State’s informal transport sector, the Commercial Motorcycle (Okada) Riders Associations have announced a bold digital transformation aimed at revolutionizing riders’ accountability and public safety. Speaking on behalf of the chairmen of all affiliated motorcycle riders’ associations yesterday, Kayode Showunmi said the decision was reached during…
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The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other stakeholders to engage with the duly constituted Assembly to promote stability and progress in the state. In a communiqué signed by the Director General, Busari Sarafadeen, on behalf of the Chairman, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the…
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A civil society group, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has urged the Police Service Commission (PSC) to order an independent investigation into the alleged kidnapping, extortion, and abuse of power involving members of the Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force. RULAAC's appeal followed allegations by one Mr. Olu Agwu,…
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At just 26, DJ Khalipha is reshaping Nigeria’s electronic dance music scene with his pioneering genre—originally known as Mara and now rebranded as Street House. In this exclusive interview, he discusses his early passion for DJing, his creative process, and his ambitious vision for the future of Nigerian EDM. Nigeria’s electronic dance music (EDM) scene…
37 mins ago
A founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has faulted the claim by Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members defecting to the APC lack conscience. Answering questions from journalists on Tambuwal’s position, Okechukwu said that Tambuwal cannot truly talk of conscience when he connived to wreck…
38 mins ago
Determined to address the perennial acute water shortage in Kano, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has taken delivery of 10 heavy submersible water
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The former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has listed the construction of the Zungur/Bagel Dam as a key project designed to serve the Bauchi local government with water and generate power for about seven local councils in the state. Dogara, who spoke during the commissioning of a 2.5km road project awarded by…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday. Mallam El-Rufai is an administrator, scholar, and politician. He is a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and is highly regarded for his resourcefulness and brilliance. He served as governor of Kaduna State for eight years, and prior to elective…
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Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artiste to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. She achieved this milestone through her contribution to Future’s hit song 'Wait For U', which also features Canadian rapper Drake. Released in May 2022, the track samples Tems’ song Higher and…
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Following the weekend killing of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, by a Facebook lover, Abdulrahman Bello, in Ilorin, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has directed all Muslim clerics to prioritise moral lectures in their weekly Friday khutbah…