Kanu’s Lawyers Demand Bail or Charge Withdrawal
The legal team representing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the Federal Government to either drop the terrorism charges against him or…
EU and NBA Provide Free Legal Aid in Ikorodu
The European Union (EU), in partnership with the International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA), is collaborating with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to provide free legal advice and…
Reps Push for Judicial Reforms on Pre-Trial Delays
The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to review cases involving individuals who have been in prolonged pre-trial detention and…
Court Summons Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over ₦110 Billion Fraud Allegations
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has summoned former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to appear before the court on October…
Access to the Internet: Bridging the gap for women and girls
For some years now, I have found it difficult to celebrate the 1960 independence from the perspective of celebrating past victories- specifically freedom. Freedom means so many things these days,…
Ex-Taraba Governor Ishaku Granted Bail in N150m Fraud Case
The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Sylvanus Oriji, granted bail to former Taraba State Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku and former Permanent Secretary Bello Yero in N150…
Court Limits VIO Powers, Bans Vehicle Confiscation
In a landmark ruling, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has curtailed the Vehicle Inspection Office’s (VIO) powers, declaring that the directorate lacks the authority to confiscate vehicles…
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NBA-NHIA GIFSHIP
The NBA-NHIA GIFSHIP is a Group, Individual and Family Social Insurance Programme that allows members of the Association who are in good standing (i.e. the payment of Bar Practicing Fees…
ASUU Nsukka Zone Warns of Possible Strike Over Unresolved Issues
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nsukka Zone, has reiterated its warning to the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that a fresh strike might be inevitable due to unresolved…
Court Strikes Out Charges Against Great James Oil and Gas Ltd Over Firearms Importation
On Wednesday, Justice Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed the charge against Great James Oil and Gas Ltd, a company accused of illegally importing 1,570 firearms.…