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COURT JAILS FAKE LAWYER WHO PRACTISED FOR 10 YEARS
The NBA Aba Branch has secured another conviction in its campaign against legal impersonation, as a 38-year-old man who reportedly…
NBA DEMANDS PROBE INTO 37 NSCDC CUSTODY DEATHS
The Nigerian Bar Association has demanded a thorough, independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of 37 persons in NSCDC…
NBA: NBA PRESIDENT VISITS EFCC, SEEKS CLARITY ON FOREIGN CURRENCY LEGAL FEES
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb(UK), has met with EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede over…
NBA SEEKS SAFEGUARDS IN LAGOS ANTI-BEGGING BILL
The NBA Lagos Branch has backed efforts to tackle organised street begging while warning lawmakers that enforcement must not turn…
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CHARGE SHEET RAISES QUESTIONS IN OYO REMAND DEATH
Documentary evidence has raised fresh questions about the circumstances in which a 30-year-old man was prosecuted and remanded following an…
EIGHT CHARGED AS 22-MONTH-OLD GIRL WHO VANISHED FROM CHURCH REMAINS MISSING
Nearly three months after a 22-month-old girl disappeared during a church service in Bayelsa State, police have charged eight suspects…
ACCESS BANK SHUTTING DOWN? TWO WOMEN REMANDED OVER VIRAL FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP CLAIM
A viral message allegedly warning Nigerians that Access Bank would shut down on September 23 and urging customers to withdraw…
37 DIE IN NSCDC CUSTODY AS SURVIVOR ALLEGES 65 DETAINEES WERE CRAMMED INTO CELL
Disturbing survivor accounts have deepened the mystery surrounding the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger…
EFCC RETURNS ₦140M RECOVERED IN LOAN FRAUD PROBE
The EFCC has returned ₦140 million to an investment and money-lending company following an investigation into allegations surrounding a ₦500…
DSS RE-ARRAIGNS FIVE OVER OYO SCHOOL ABDUCTION
Five defendants accused of involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State have returned before the Federal…
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ECOWAS COURT TARGETS JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT GAPS
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is bringing judges, governments, lawyers and regional institutions together in Dakar for high-level talks on…
JUDGES WARN AGAINST AI OVERRELIANCE IN COURTS
Nigerian jurists have sounded a caution over the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal research and judgment writing, warning…
COURT JAILS FAKE LAWYER WHO PRACTISED FOR 10 YEARS
The NBA Aba Branch has secured another conviction in its campaign against legal impersonation, as a 38-year-old man who reportedly…
ENUGU JUDICIARY WORKERS RESUME STRIKE OVER FINANCIAL AUTONOMY
Court administration in Enugu faces renewed disruption as judiciary workers return to industrial action, alleging that agreements on financial autonomy,…
IBA WARNS OF RULE-OF-LAW GAPS AS NIGERIA JOINS GLOBAL SURVEY
A major International Bar Association survey involving legal professionals across more than 64 countries, including Nigeria, has exposed a troubling…
Appeal Court Affirms ₦85m Award Over Account Freeze
The Court of Appeal has reinforced limits on freezing bank accounts after affirming an ₦85 million award arising from a…
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LP Chieftain Sues for Peter Obi’s Academic Records
A Labour Party chieftain has approached the Federal High Court seeking orders compelling public institutions to release records connected with…
Huawei Criminal Trial Opens in United States
Huawei has entered a landmark US criminal trial involving allegations of racketeering, trade-secret theft, sanctions breaches and misuse of the…
HURIWA Questions Handcuffing of Hospitalised Detainee
HURIWA is challenging the alleged handcuffing of a hospitalised detainee, raising fresh questions over custodial security, dignity and medical rights.
PETER OBI BLOCKED IN BENUE: WHERE DOES THE LAW BEGIN AND POLITICS END?
he blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue is more than a political incident; it is a disturbing test of…
Two Ex-Police Officers Remanded Over Obodo Killing
The disciplinary proceedings over Anthony Obodo's death have moved into the criminal justice system, with two dismissed police officers remanded…
Court Extends Order Restraining NAICOM in Universal Insurance Dispute
The Federal High Court has extended an order restraining NAICOM and Universal Insurance's appointed receiver pending the determination of the…
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ECOWAS COURT TARGETS JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT GAPS
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is bringing judges, governments, lawyers and regional institutions together in Dakar for high-level talks on…
ECOWAS COURT OF JUSTICE SET TO HOLD ITS 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN DAKAR, SENEGAL
The ECOWAS Court of Justice will gather judges, government officials, lawyers, academics, and other regional stakeholders in Dakar from September…
NIGERIA WINS MAJOR MAMBILLA ICC ARBITRATION
Nigeria has defeated a major arbitration claim arising from the long-running Mambilla hydropower dispute, removing a substantial international legal obstacle…
UN EXPERTS CITE POSSIBLE US WAR CRIMES, IRAN CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY
A UN-backed investigation has levelled grave findings against both Washington and Tehran, saying there are reasonable grounds to believe US…
US IMMIGRATION AGENT CHARGED OVER SHOOTING AND ALLEGED FALSE ACCOUNT
An American immigration enforcement officer has been arrested over a January shooting after prosecutors alleged that video evidence contradicted his…
DUTERTE DUE AT ICC HEARING IN THE HAGUE TODAY
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to return publicly before the International Criminal Court today, bringing renewed attention to…
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ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE: WHAT NIGERIAN LAWYERS MUST PROVE BEFORE ADMISSIBILITY
From WhatsApp messages and emails to bank statements, CCTV recordings and downloaded documents, digital evidence now dominates modern litigation —…
Atoyebi SAN Calls for Stronger Legal Framework to Boost Foreign Investment in Nigeria
Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, says Nigeria’s challenge in attracting sustainable foreign investment goes beyond having adequate laws, stressing that regulatory…
AFTER THE ROBE: WHO LOOKS AFTER NIGERIA’S RETIRED MAGISTRATES?
After decades handling thousands of criminal and civil cases, the welfare of retired magistrates is coming under renewed scrutiny, with…
ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE: WHAT NIGERIAN LAWYERS MUST PROVE BEFORE ADMISSIBILITY
From WhatsApp messages and emails to bank statements, CCTV recordings and downloaded documents, digital evidence now dominates modern litigation —…
Dollar Legal Fees: Where Does Nigerian Law Draw the Line?
The EFCC's warning over dollar-denominated legal fees has opened a more complicated legal question: where does professional regulation end and…
Judicial Integrity: Reforming the Bench Beyond Rhetoric
Restoring confidence in Nigeria's courts may require more than condemning individual misconduct. A newly published paper argues that appointments, discipline,…
